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. |
Located on the southeast coast of Fujian Province, China, Shishi is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Quanzhou City, and is situated in the core of the Golden Triangle Economic Zone in southern Fujian. As a famous hometown of Chinese overseas Chinese and a famous garment city, Shishi is famous for its private economy and textile and garment industry, and has one of the largest garment wholesale markets in Asia. With an area of about 160 square kilometers and a population of about 690,000, the city has an active economy and a GDP per capita that ranks among the highest in Fujian.
Shishi is a pioneer area of reform and opening up, known for its "small commodities, big market" model, with a complete industrial chain of garments, shoes and textiles, and products exported to the world. Culturally, Shishi is a blend of southern Fujian tradition and marine culture, retaining a large number of southern Fujian customs and monuments, such as the Gushu Pagoda and Yongning Ancient Acropolis. With an excellent geographical location near Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport and Xiamen Port, Shishi is conveniently located and is an important node city of the Maritime Silk Road.
Shishi is rich in tourism resources, including seaside attractions such as the Gold Coast and Hongta Bay, which attract a large number of tourists. Economically, relying on its e-commerce and foreign trade advantages, Shishi continues to promote industrial upgrading and build a modern industrial and trade port city. Its vigor and innovative spirit make it one of China's models for county economic development.
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.