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Baode County is located in the northwestern part of China's Shanxi Province, under Xinzhou City, on the east bank of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, across the river from Fugu County in Shaanxi Province. The county has a long history and is an important cultural node in the Yellow River Basin. It is known for its rich coal resources and belongs to the core area of the Golden Triangle of Energy in Jin, Shaanxi and Mongolia. Baode has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons, and agriculture is dominated by miscellaneous grain cultivation, while industry is anchored by energy and mineral development.
Baode has a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, the Tianqiao Hydroelectric Power Station and the natural landscape of the Yellow River, which combines the simple folklore of northwestern Jin and the history of the Red Revolution. Local specialties such as Baode Bowls and Yellow River Fresh Fish are quite attractive. In recent years, Baode has been actively promoting eco-tourism and rural revitalization, and has become an important transit point connecting the tourism routes of Jin, Shaanxi and Mongolia.
Houbi District is located in the northwest of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, in the heart of the Chia Nan Plain, bordered by Xinying District and Dongshan District in the north, Baihe District in the south, Yanshui District in the west, and Wushantou Reservoir in the east, making it a typical agricultural township. The area is named "Houbiliao" because of its location. In the early days, the area was mainly planted with sugarcane and rice, but now it is famous for its high-quality fruits such as lotus mist, mango and wendan, and enjoys the reputation of "the township of fruits", of which Houbiliao lotus mist is a geographical indication product of Taiwan. The area is rich in history, with the Jingliao Old Street preserving the appearance of the street houses during the Japanese rule period, and the Lin Family Ancestral Hall, Houbi Station and other monuments witnessing the passage of time. Conveniently located, the Taiwan Railway's longitudinal line runs through the area, linking natural scenery and humanistic customs, making it an excellent place to experience rural life in southern Taiwan.