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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Ximeng Wa Autonomous County is located in the southwestern part of China's Yunnan Province, belonging to Pu'er City and bordering on Myanmar, and is the core settlement of Wa culture in China. Located in the southern section of the Hengduan Mountains, with an average altitude of about 2,000 meters, Ximeng has a subtropical monsoon climate, with a forest coverage rate of more than 60%, and boasts natural landscapes such as Longtan and Mengshuo Lake. Ximeng is famous for its primitive Wa culture, preserving traditional customs such as wooden drum sacrifices and plagiarizing cows, and the architecture of the county town incorporates elements of Wa totems, which is known as "China's First Eco-City".
The economy is dominated by tea, rubber and sugar cane cultivation, and the specialty Ximeng rice buckwheat is highly respected. Transportation is mainly by highway, about 260 kilometers away from Pu'er city. In recent years, tourism has been developed on the basis of Wa culture (such as the Wooden Drum Dance and the Hair-Shaking Dance) and natural scenery, and important festivals include the New Rice Festival and the Wooden Drum Festival. Ximeng is an important destination for the study of Chinese minority cultures and cross-border tourism.