Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwest of New Taipei City and at the mouth of the Danshui River, Danshui, Taiwan is one of the oldest towns in Taiwan and is known as the "birthplace of Taiwan". As early as the 17th century, Spanish and Dutch colonizers set up their strongholds here, leaving behind historical sites such as the Red Hair City, which was also used as an important military stronghold during the Zheng Chenggong era. Due to the natural harbor formed by the Danshui River and Keelung Harbor, Danshui was once the gateway to northern Taiwan, where trade flourished, and still retains a strong imprint of the intermingling of Southern Fujian and Western cultures. It boasts the famous sunset view of the Tamkang River, and attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Danshui Old Street, and the ancient building complex of the Truth University attract many tourists, while specialty snacks such as Ah Zhi and Fish Crisp fill Danshui with fireworks. As one of the important birthplaces of Taiwanese culture, Danshui combines historical heritage with natural beauty, making it a must-visit place to experience the diverse charms of Taiwan.
Zigui County is located in the west of China's Hubei Province, belonging to the city of Yichang, located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the banks of the Xiling Gorge, is the hometown of Qu Yuan and the Three Gorges Reservoir District, an important county and city. With a total area of 2427 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, it is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Zigui is the hometown of the great poet Qu Yuan, and organizes the International Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan Cultural Tourism Festival every year. It is also the hometown of Chinese navel oranges, producing zigui navel oranges, with agriculture and cultural tourism as the economic pillars. After the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Zigui became a key area for resettlement of immigrants in the reservoir area, and the new county town was built along the river with modern facilities.
Well-known attractions include Qu Yuan Temple, Jiuwanxi River, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, etc. Combined with the Three Gorges Tourist Route, it attracts a large number of tourists. Conveniently accessible via the Hurong Expressway, the Yangtze River waterway and Yichang Three Gorges Airport, it is an important node of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.