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/Taipei |
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.
Located in the south-central part of Changhua County, Taiwan, and bordered by the Taiwan Strait to the west, Puyan, formerly known as "Puyan Township", is famous for its traditional salt culture and has been called the "Salt Township". In the early days, due to the vast coastal mudflats, the salt industry was well developed here, and some of the remains of the salt fields are still preserved today, making it a window into the history of Taiwan's salt industry. The terrain is flat, and agriculture is based on growing rice, melons and fruits, with the sweet and juicy "Puyan Melon" as a specialty, which is quite famous. With convenient transportation and the proximity of Changhua City, the pace of life is leisurely, retaining a strong southern Fujian flavor and rural atmosphere. The local temple culture is flourishing, with the Fu'an Palace in Puyan as the center of faith, attracting many believers to participate in the annual temple fair. In recent years, Poyan has developed tourism by combining the salt industry culture, and has become a low-key town in southern Changhua with both historical heritage and idyllic atmosphere.