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.
Taimali is located in the northeastern part of Taitung County, Taiwan Province of China, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east, and is an important township on the Nanhui Highway. It is famous for its stunning sunrise view, known as the "Township of the Rising Sun", and attracts a large number of tourists on New Year's Day every year to greet the first dawn on Taiwan's main island.
Taimali is home to such well-known attractions as the Golden Needle Mountain Recreation Area and the Millennium Dawn Memorial Park, and the sea of golden needles that fills the mountains in summer is particularly spectacular. The coastline is long and includes coastal landscapes such as Huayuan Bay and Doryang Tourist Station, while preserving the cultural traditions of the Paiwan aboriginal people, making it an area characterized by both nature and culture.
The area is rich in agricultural products such as saga, golden needles, loquats, etc., and is especially famous for Taimali saga. The climate is conducive to the growth of crops, and the combination of agriculture and tourism has become an important economic model for the region, with the annual Golden Needle Flowering Season effectively boosting the development of the local industry.