Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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. |
Shapingba District is located in the western part of the main city of Chongqing, China, and is one of the nine districts of the main city of Chongqing, covering an area of 396 square kilometers. As a major town of science, education and culture in Chongqing, Shapingba is known as the "Smart City of Chongqing" as it is home to 26 colleges and universities, including Chongqing University and Southwest University of Political Science and Law, as well as nearly 40% of the city's scientific research institutes.
Shapingba is steeped in history and culture, and the ancient town of Maguikou is Chongqing's most representative showcase of Bayu style, attracting more than ten million tourists every year. Red attractions such as the Red Rock Revolutionary Memorial Hall and the White House record the heroic epics of the war period. Three Gorges Plaza, the largest commercial pedestrian street in the west, is a concentrated manifestation of modern urban vitality.
The district relies on the construction of the core area of the Western (Chongqing) Science City, focusing on high-tech industries such as integrated circuits and artificial intelligence. With a multi-dimensional transportation network including Chongqing West Station of the Chengdu-Chongqing High Speed Rail, Rail Line 1/Loop Line/ Line 9, and 30 minutes to Jiangbei International Airport, it is an important hub node of the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin Cities Economic Circle.
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.