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 in Bayin'guoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang, Yuli County is situated at the northeastern edge of the Tarim Basin and the lower reaches of the Tarim River, relying on the Taklamakan Desert in the south and the Kuruk Mountains in the north, and is the key point of the northern route of the ancient Silk Road. It is famous for its unique desert-oasis landscape, and has the largest area of primitive poplar forests in the world, the Tarim Poplar Forest, which is full of golden leaves in the fall, and is known as the hometown of "Desert Hero Tree". Yuli is also China's "hometown of long-staple cotton", with vast fields of high-quality cotton, giving rise to "gold in cotton". At the same time, this is the important birthplace of the Lobo culture, the ancient fishing and hunting culture of the Lobo people, the unique "grilled fish", "Kumaiqi" cuisine, as well as the mysterious ruins of Lobo, giving it a deep historical heritage. In recent years, relying on ecological and human resources, Yuli has developed desert tourism and folklore experience, and has become a unique and attractive tourist destination in the southern border of Xinjiang.
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.