Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shangqiu is located in the east of Henan Province, at the junction of four provinces, Henan, Shandong, Suzhou and Anhui, and is an important strategic city in the Central Plains Economic Zone. As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Shangqiu has a civilization history of more than 5000 years, and was known as "Bo" in ancient times, which was the capital city of the early Shang Dynasty, and has the reputation of "the source of Yin Shang". It is the birthplace of ancient civilizations such as Suiren's drilling for fire and Xiongnu's stargazing, and there are many historical and cultural relics such as the Ancient City of Shangqiu, Yingtian Academy, and Suwang Mausoleum. Shangqiu is also the "Hometown of Chinese Fire Culture" and "Hometown of Chinese Calligraphy", with deep cultural heritage. Nowadays, as a transportation hub city, where the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Longhai Railway meet, Shangqiu is an important economic and cultural center in the eastern part of Henan Province, with active economic development, synergistic development of agriculture and manufacturing industry.
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.