Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Leishan County, located in the southeast of Guizhou Province, in the hinterland of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, is one of the important birthplaces of the Miao culture, and is regarded as the "Center of China's Miao Culture". It has the world's largest Miao settlement village, Xijiang Thousand Houses Miao Village, where the footstools are built on the mountains and cascade over one another, showing the wisdom and aesthetics of Miao architecture, and attracting countless tourists every year to experience non-heritage cultures such as the Year of the Miao, Miao embroidery, and silver jewelry forging. In addition, the Leigong Mountain National Nature Reserve straddles the county, with over 80% forest coverage, a treasure trove of plant and animal genes, and an average summer temperature of 15°C, making it a resort for summer vacation and recuperation. Leishan is a perfect blend of pristine natural landscapes and rich Miao flavor, making it an ideal place to explore ethnic culture and return to nature.