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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Wushan County is located in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, China, northwest of Tianshui City, in the upper reaches of the Wei River, an important route on the ancient Silk Road. The total area is about 2011 square kilometers, with a population of about 500,000 people. Wushan County is an agriculture-oriented county with a national vegetable industry, and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Chives".
Wushan has a long history of human activities as early as BC, and is one of the birthplaces of Qin culture. The county has the famous Waterfall Cave Grottoes, a treasure of Buddhist art in the Northern Dynasties period, which is famous with the Maijishan Grottoes. Wushan is also an old red revolutionary area, where the Red Army's Long March once passed through.
Wushan has beautiful natural scenery, Danxia landforms, hot springs and alpine grasslands. Major attractions include Wolniu Mountain Forest Park, Hot Spring Resort and Shimen Snow Mountain. The Wei River flows through the county, creating a unique river valley landscape suitable for eco-tourism and outdoor adventure.
Wushan is known for its green agriculture, with an abundance of vegetables, Chinese herbs and fruits. The local jade carving craft is famous, and Wushan Yuanyang Jade is one of the four famous jades in China. In addition, Wushan rotary drums and other folk cultures are listed as intangible cultural heritage, showing strong local characteristics.