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.
Xinghai County is located in the southeast of Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the hinterland of Sanjiangyuan, the upper reaches of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of more than 3,200 meters, is an important node of the ecological barrier of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The Yellow River meanders through the territory, giving birth to the vast Heka Grassland, Saizong Mountain and other natural landscapes, of which Saizong Monastery is an important monastery of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism, with a profound religious culture. The place is dominated by Tibetans, retaining the traditional nomadic culture and folk customs, the grassland flowers and snowy mountains in summer, and silver in winter, showing the magnificent beauty of the plateau. As a treasure of ecotourism and folklore experience, Xinghai, with its pure natural environment and unique ethnic charms, has become a window to explore the blend of humanity and nature in southeast Qinghai.