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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 |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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 the northern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Qishan is a famous historical, cultural and agricultural town. The area is famous for its banana industry, known as the "Kingdom of Bananas", and the bananas produced in the area are of high quality and abundant. Qishan Old Street retains the baroque architectural style of the Japanese colonial period and incorporates traditional elements of southern Fujian, forming a unique cultural landscape. Important landmarks include the Qishan Railway Station (formerly the Sugar Railway Station), which was built in 1915, and the Gothic-style Qishan Catholic Church. The annual Banana Cultural Festival and special banana food (such as banana cake and banana ice) attract a large number of tourists. The Chishang Mountain area is also rich in natural landscapes, such as Meinong Lake and the surrounding hilly terrain, making it an important tourist and agricultural demonstration area in Southern Taiwan.