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Avoca is a picturesque village in County Wicklow, Ireland, located about 60 kilometers south of Dublin. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Avoca and Derry and is surrounded by the lush Wicklow Mountains, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The village has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages, and was once an important wool weaving center.
Avoca is known for its eponymous craft store, Avoca Handweavers, Ireland's oldest handweaving mill offering traditional textiles and gourmet food. The nearby Avoca Valley and Powerscourt Estate attract many walkers, while film and TV fans may be familiar with the area from the BBC series Ballykissangel, which was filmed here. The village has a peaceful atmosphere and is perfect for experiencing rural Irish life.
Tourism is the backbone of Avoca's economy, with visitors enjoying walking, fishing and local farmers' markets. As the gateway to Wicklow, the "Garden of Ireland", it is easily accessible for day trips or relaxing vacations. With its blend of nature, history and art, Avoca is an ideal destination for exploring the east of Ireland.
Located in the southeastern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan, Pinglin is a famous tea township in Taiwan, famous for producing high-quality Wenshan Baojiao tea. With its beautiful mountains and humid climate, the unique natural environment here produces tea with a delicate aroma and sweet flavor. The old street of Pinglin retains the buildings of traditional tea houses, and you can feel the strong atmosphere of tea culture when strolling in it. Visitors can visit the tea factories and experience the fun of handmade tea, or enjoy the scenery of the rolling tea plantations along the Tea Country Trail. The tea picking season and the Tea Culture Festival in the spring of each year attracts many tea lovers to make the pilgrimage. Pinglin is not only a tea-tasting destination, but also an excellent place to experience Taiwan's traditional tea culture, allowing one to experience Taiwan's idyllic beauty and humanistic heritage in the aroma of tea.