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.
Tancheng County is located in the southeastern part of Shandong Province, China, under Linyi City, at the junction of Lu and Su, the southern gate of Shandong Province. It has a total area of 1,195 square kilometers and a population of about 900,000 people. Tancheng has a long history and is the seat of the ancient state of Tancheng, one of the important birthplaces of Confucian culture, famous for the story of "Confucius taught Tancheng".
Tancheng is located in the Yishu River alluvial plain, rich in agricultural resources, is China's famous "hometown of the ginkgo" and "willow township", ginkgo planting area and production ranks first in the country. Industry is dominated by chemical industry, machinery manufacturing and food processing, and willow crafts are exported overseas.
There are historical relics such as the ancient city ruins of Tancheng, Xiaowu Mound and Yu Cemetery, as well as natural landscapes such as the Chinese Ginkgo Ecological Tourism Zone. The traditional willow weaving technique is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the Ginkgo Festival held every year attracts a large number of tourists.
Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and National Highway 205 run through the whole territory, and it is about 50 kilometers away from Linyi Airport, with convenient transportation. In recent years, it has been actively developing modern agriculture and rural tourism, creating the brand of "the hometown of ginkgo in Qilu", and promoting the high-quality development of the county's economy.