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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
Located in Hualien County, Taiwan Province of China, Guanshan Mountain is a well-known landmark in the middle section of the Central Mountain Range, with an altitude of about 3,124 meters, and is known as the "Alps of Taiwan". Due to the steep mountainous terrain and year-round clouds, the magnificent "Guanshan Sea of Clouds" is formed, especially in the early morning and dusk, when the sea of clouds is like a fairyland, which is a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts to take pictures. The climate is cool, with an average temperature of about 18°C in summer, making it an excellent place to escape the heat and enjoy stargazing (one of the three major stargazing spots in Taiwan). In addition, the Guanshan Railway has a deep culture. The branch line of the old Alishan Forest Railway used to wind through the area, and the existing Guanshan Station and tunnel ruins are strung together with bicycle paths, allowing visitors to ride through the mountain scenery and experience the blend of history and nature. As an important ecological and humanistic attraction in eastern Taiwan, Guanshan Mountain, with its majestic landscapes and railroad sentiments, is a must-see site for exploring the charms of the Central Mountain Range.