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. |
Yongqing County is located in the central part of Langfang City, Hebei Province, China, in the core region of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, about 60 kilometers away from both Beijing and Tianjin, and is an important node city on the Beijing-Tianjin corridor. With a total area of about 776 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Yongqing's economy is based on agriculture, producing vegetables, fruits and forests, known as the "Beijing-Tianjin food basket"; rapid industrial development, focusing on high-end manufacturing, modern logistics and new energy industries. The area has historical and cultural heritages such as the Songliao Ancient Battle Road and Yongqing Nuclear Sculpture, as well as several ecological parks and hot springs resorts, with outstanding tourism potential.
As a beneficiary of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Cooperative Development Strategy, Yongqing is actively undertaking the relocation of non-capital functions. With convenient transportation (Beijing-Taiwan Expressway and Langcang Expressway), Yongqing is positioned to be a green, eco-friendly and livable city as well as a carrier of regional industries in the future.
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.