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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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.
Taitung is located in the southeastern part of Taiwan, China, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the east, and is the third largest county in Taiwan. The terrain is dominated by high mountains, longitudinal valleys and coastlines, and it boasts natural landscapes such as the Taimali Golden Needle Mountains, Green Island and Orchid Island. With a population of about 210,000, Taitung County is the most well-preserved area of Taiwan's aboriginal culture, with rich and diverse traditional cultures of the Amis, Bunun, and other ethnic groups.
Taitung boasts diverse natural landscapes, including famous scenic spots such as Chihpen Hot Springs, Sanxiantai, and Baxian Cave. The eastern coastline is 231 kilometers long, rich in coral reef ecology, and the waters around Green Island and Orchid Island have been classified as marine protected areas. The longitudinal valley plains produce high-quality rice, sakura and other agricultural products, and the annual hot air balloon carnival attracts a large number of tourists.
Taitung retains a strong indigenous culture, and the annual Harvest Festival held in July and August is an important celebration. The Tihua Village Music Settlement and the Taiwan Prehistoric Culture Museum showcase local art and history. Transportation has become more convenient with the improvement of the Nanhui Highway, and Taitung Airport offers flights to and from Taipei and Kaohsiung, making it an important destination for eco-tourism and cultural experiences.