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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.
Liling City is located in the eastern part of Hunan Province, China. It is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhuzhou City, located at the border of Hunan-Ganxi, and is known as the "Gateway to Eastern Hunan". The city is famous for its ceramics industry, is an important ceramics production and export base in China, and is known as the "Famous City of Chinese Ceramics History and Culture". Liling ceramics are known worldwide for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique style, especially the underglaze colorful porcelain is highly respected.
In addition to ceramic culture, Liling is also rich in natural and cultural landscapes, such as the Bryan River Academy, Xianyue Mountain and the former residence of Li Lisan, a red tourist attraction. The local economy is dominated by ceramics manufacturing, along with agriculture, tourism and light industry, and is conveniently connected to major cities such as Changsha and Nanchang via a network of high-speed railways and highways. Blending tradition and modernity, Liling is an important destination for exploring the cultural and industrial characteristics of Hunan.