Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Mingxi is located in the northwest of Fujian Province, the center of Sanming City, the southern foot of Wuyi Mountain Range, bordering Jiangxi Province, and is an important ecological county in western Fujian. The forest coverage here is as high as 81.9%, and the concentration of negative oxygen ions is one of the highest in the country, which is known as "Natural Oxygen Bar". As the "Hometown of Chinese Red Bean Pine", Mingxi has the world's largest population of Southern Red Bean Pine and is rich in rare plant and animal resources. The ancient villages in the area, such as Yulie Village, have retained the Hakka architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and have a profound Hakka culture. In recent years, Mingxi has relied on its ecological advantages to develop the cultural, tourism and recreational industry, while cultivating agricultural specialties such as kiwifruit and oil tea, making it a green home for ecological sightseeing, cultural experience, and leisure and vacation.
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.