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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 |
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.
Changhua City is located in the central and western part of Taiwan Province of China and is the administrative center and economic core of Changhua County. Located in the center of the Changhua Plain, it covers an area of about 65.7 square kilometers and has a population of about 230,000 people. As an ancient city with a long history in Taiwan, Changhua City was founded in the Yongzheng Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. It is known as the "Half-line City", and there are cultural assets such as the National Monument Confucius Temple and the Fan Shaped Garage.
Changhua City is famous for its traditional snacks. Local delicacies such as meatballs, cat and mouse noodles, and slow-braised pork rice are unique. The annual Lugang Celebration of Duanyang series attracts tourists from all over Taiwan. As an agricultural town, the surrounding area is rich in rice and fruits, and is known as the "Rice Warehouse of Taiwan". The city has convenient transportation, with the Taiwan Railway Longitudinal Line and a number of highways running through the entire area, and is about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Taichung.
Changhua's traditional industries are mainly manufacturing, including hardware, textiles, food processing, etc. In recent years, Changhua has been actively promoting the development of the tourism industry. Important landmarks include the Baguashan Buddha Scenic Area, the Yongle Street shopping district, and the Changhua Museum of Art, which blend history and culture with modern urban style, showcasing the unique regional characteristics of central Taiwan.