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Beigang, Taiwan, China: Home of Mazu Culture and Traditional Snacks

Beigang, located in the northwest of Chiayi County, Taiwan Province of China, with the Taiwan Strait to its west, is an important historical and cultural town and religious shrine in Taiwan. Named after the Beigang River, Beigang was once one of the four major commercial ports in Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, and is now known as the birthplace of A-Ma culture. The Chaotian Palace in the town was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and enshrines the statue of A-Ma. Every year during the Lunar New Year and A-Ma's birthday, it attracts millions of pilgrims, making it one of the most influential A-Ma temples in Taiwan. Beigang not only has a strong religious atmosphere, but is also known for its traditional snacks, such as beef tongue cake, noodle thread paste, sweet kuey teow and other local delicacies, which allow visitors to savor Taiwan's ancient taste in a culturally inspired way. Conveniently accessible by high-speed rail to Chiayi Station and then transferring to passenger transportation, Beigang is a must-visit place to experience Taiwan's folklore.

Introduction to Baode, Shanxi, China

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.

Cultural and Tourism Resources

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.