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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Dili |
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UTC+9 |
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Located in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province, China, in the transition zone between the Guanzhong Plain and the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi, Yaozhou District is an ancient place name with a long history. Its name began in the Tang Dynasty, and it is famous for the production of Yaozhou porcelain (Yaozhou Kiln) in its territory, which is one of the important birthplaces of ancient Chinese ceramic culture. Yaozhou Kiln is famous for its celadon, which reached its peak in the Song Dynasty, and is regarded as the representative of northern celadon, with far-reaching influence on Chinese and foreign ceramic art.
With a total area of about 1,617 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, the district has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The economy is dominated by agriculture, energy and tourism, producing agricultural products such as apples and walnuts, and rich in coal resources. The transportation is convenient, with Baomao Expressway and National Highway 210 passing through the city, and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is about 1 hour's drive away.
It is rich in cultural tourism resources, with attractions such as the Medicine King Mountain (the hermitage of Sun Simiao), Yaozhou Kiln Museum, and Daxiangshan Temple, integrating ceramic culture, medicine culture and Buddhist culture. Listed as a National Famous Historical and Cultural City, Yaozhou is an important destination for experiencing the deep humanistic heritage of Shaanxi.
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.