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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Xiangxiang, a county-level city in Hunan Province, is administered by Xiangtan City. It is located in the central part of Hunan Province, in the middle reaches of the Lianshui River, and has been the "Pearl of Xiangzhong" since ancient times. As a thousand-year-old county, it was founded in the Western Han Dynasty with a history of more than 2,200 years, and is one of the important birthplaces of Hunan culture. It is known as the hometown of Hunan Army, and is famous for the rise of Hunan Army in the late Qing Dynasty. Famous ministers such as Zeng Guofan and Liu Jintang all came from here, and the spirit of Hunan Army, which is to "set up a hard fortress and fight to the death", has had a profound impact on the area. The Dongshan Academy in Xiangxiang is the place where Mao Zedong studied as a young man, and is now a national key cultural heritage unit, witnessing the ups and downs of China's modern history. Today, Xiangxiang is a charming city that combines historical heritage and modern development, while preserving its ancient townscape and non-heritage folklore (e.g. Xiangxiang Tantou New Year's Paintings), and continuing to write a new chapter in the new era with the economic vitality of the "Top 100 Counties in China".
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.