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. |
The Hebei Canal of China is an important part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, mainly covering the Hebei section of the Wei Canal and the South Canal, flowing through Handan, Xingtai, Hengshui and Cangzhou, with a total length of more than 300 kilometers. As a golden waterway for ancient transportation, it witnessed the economic and cultural exchanges between the north and the south from the Sui-Tang Dynasty to the Ming-Qing Dynasty, and gave birth to such cultural heritages as the Iron Lion of Cangzhou and the Xiejiaba of Lianzhen along its banks. Nowadays, the Hebei Canal continues to play an ecological, cultural and tourism value as a "living heritage", linking up the construction of the Grand Canal National Cultural Park (Hebei Section), and becoming an important link to show the historical vein of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei synergistic development, with a sense of historical gravity and modern vitality.
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.