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Boiron is a town in the administrative district of Upper Bavaria in the German state of Bavaria, not an independent state. It is located about 50 kilometers south of Munich on the banks of the Isar River in the northern foothills of the Alps and has a population of about 3,500. The town is known for its rich history, its Catholic Benedictine abbey and its natural beauty.
The Abbey of Boiron, founded in the 8th century, is the central landmark of the area and is known for its Baroque architecture and collection of religious art. The town retains its traditional Bavarian houses, hosts annual Christmas markets and other folklore events, and is surrounded by forests and hills, making it ideal for hiking and cycling tours.
The economy is based on tourism, agriculture and small crafts, with easy access to Munich and the Austrian border by road and rail. Boiron embodies the tranquility and cultural heritage of the Bavarian countryside and is an ideal stopover for exploring the German pre-Alpine region.
Located in the southern part of Miaoli County, Taiwan Province of China, Sanyi is a famous town for wood carving art and is known as the "Hometown of Wood Carving". This Hakka settlement is about 400 meters above sea level and has a pleasant climate. There are historical relics from the Japanese colonial period such as Shengxing Station and Longteng Broken Bridge. The Sanyi Woodcarving Museum is the only thematic museum in Asia that focuses on woodcarving, and the International Woodcarving Festival is held annually. Local specialties include Hakka cognac sticks, wood carving crafts and sour citrus tea, and the Taiwan Railway Old Mountain Line Railway Bike is an emerging popular attraction. Sanyi Township combines traditional culture, natural landscapes and artistic creations to become an important cultural tourism destination in Miaoli County.