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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 northernmost tip of Yilan County, Taiwan Province of China, Toucheng is the oldest town in Yilan County, and was the first city of Kailan in the Qing Dynasty. Bordering the Pacific Ocean to the east, it boasts natural landscapes such as Turtle Island and Toucheng Beach, as well as humanistic sites such as the Old Street of Toucheng and Qingyuan Palace. Agriculture is based on rice, green onions and garlic, and fishing is well developed, with Wushi Harbor being an important fishing and sightseeing port. The Toucheng Orphan Robbery Folklore Event is held every year, which is classified as an important intangible cultural asset.
Toucheng is connected to New Taipei City in the north and Jiaoxi Township in the south, with the Yilan Line of the Taiwan Railway and National Highway No. 5 running through the whole area, and is about 50 minutes' drive from Taipei City, making it a popular sightseeing town in Northern Taiwan. The jurisdiction includes Turtle Island, which covers an area of about 100 square kilometers.
Toucheng integrates marine and humanistic tourism resources, where you can enjoy whales and dolphins on Gushan Island, experience surfing at Wushi Harbor, and appreciate the mixed architectural style of Toucheng's Old Street, as well as attractions such as the Dali Tien Kung Temple and the Lanyang Museum, which form a dynamic line of mountain, sea, and humanistic tourism.