Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Puning is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, China, which is located in the coastal economic zone of eastern Guangdong and is one of the important birthplaces of Chaoshan culture. As a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, Puning has about 2 million overseas Chinese, and its economy is mainly based on light industry, commerce and specialty agriculture, with well-developed garment, medicine and food processing industries, and is known as "China's Textile Industry Base".
Puning has a rich cultural heritage, preserving ancient architectural complexes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as intangible cultural heritages such as English songs and dances and Teochew Opera. Local food culture is rich, Puning bean sauce, beef meatballs and other Chaoshan flavor snacks enjoy a good reputation. The International Shirt Festival and Textile and Garment Expo held annually attracts businessmen from all over the world.
Located in the middle reaches of the Lianjiang River, the city has a southern subtropical monsoon climate and is evergreen in all seasons. It has ecological scenic spots such as Dasan Mountain Forest Park, and specialty agricultural products such as green plums and green olives are famous nationwide. The high-speed railway Puning Station is an important transportation hub in the eastern part of Guangdong, and is about 40 kilometers away from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport.
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.