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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.
Wuqiu, formally known as Wuqiu Island, is located in the southern part of the Taiwan Strait, belonging to Kinmen County, Taiwan Province of China, and consists of the islands Daqiu and Xiaoqiu, about 70 kilometers from Putian City, Fujian Province. The island has a flat terrain, mild climate, rich marine ecological resources, and the surrounding waters are popular for diving and fishing. Built in 1874, Wuqiu Lighthouse is an important navigation landmark in the Taiwan Strait, witnessing a century of maritime transportation history. The local residents are mainly fishermen, and retain the traditional cultural characteristics of Fujian and Taiwan, such as the belief in Mazu and the exchange of Minnan language. As one of Taiwan's outlying islands, Wuqiu combines natural beauty with humanistic heritage, making it a unique window to explore the culture of the Taiwan Strait.