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.
Yong'an, located in the west-central part of China's Fujian Province, is a county-level city under provincial jurisdiction and is administered by Sanming City. Located in the mountainous area of central Fujian, this city is famous for its Danxia landforms and forest resources, and boasts ecological landscapes such as the Tianbaoyan National Nature Reserve. Yong'an has a long history, founded in the third year of Ming Jingtai (1452), and was once the temporary capital of Fujian Province during the war. The economy is dominated by forestry, building materials industry and tourism, and the bamboo shoots and bamboo industry is especially prominent, known as the "Hometown of Bamboo Shoots and Bamboo Shoots in China". The transportation is convenient, with the Yingxia Railway and several highways running through the whole area. The local culture is a blend of Hakka and Minzhong characteristics, and snacks such as Yongan kuey teow and live meat are very flavorful. Overall, Yongan is a livable city with both nature and humanity.