Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Xiluo Township is located in the northern part of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, and is an important agricultural town on the south bank of Turbid Water Creek. The town is famous for its specialty agricultural products, especially Xiluo rice, soy sauce and watermelon. Xiluo Yanping Old Street, which was built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, retains its baroque historical buildings and displays strong architectural characteristics of the Japanese colonial period. The landmark Xiluo Bridge (Hongqiao) is 1,939 meters long and was once the longest highway bridge in Taiwan, connecting the major north-south transportation routes. The annual Xiluo Taiping A-Ma Cultural Festival attracts many tourists and presents a rich religious and cultural heritage. As an important agricultural logistics center in Taiwan, Xiluo Township is a perfect blend of traditional industries, history and culture, and local culinary specialties.
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.