Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Ruisui is located in the northern part of Hualien County, Taiwan, in the heart of the Hualien-East Longitudinal Valley, with the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Central Mountain Range to the west, making it a leisure town with both agricultural heritage and natural scenery. The local area is best known for the "Ruisui Pasture", where visitors can experience milking cows, feeding animals and other rural activities, making it a popular choice for family trips; the neighboring "Maizuru Scenic Area" combines hot springs, waterfalls and walking trails. The Maizuru Hot Spring has clear water, rich in minerals, and is known as the "Beauty Soup". Mizuho is also an important aboriginal settlement of the Amis people, and its traditional tribal culture has been well preserved, with festivals such as the Harvest Festival full of ethnic flavor. In addition, the local area is rich in high-quality agricultural products such as gold needles, shakya, and pineapples, and combines idyllic scenery with humanistic flavors, making it a tranquil stop not to be missed on a trip to the East Huadong Valley.
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.