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Asia/Taipei |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Douliu City is the county seat and political, economic and cultural center of the county. The city is located in the northern part of the Jia Nan Plain and has a subtropical monsoon climate with mild and pleasant seasons. Douliu is famous for its agriculture, producing pomelo, willow and rice, and is known as the "Agricultural Capital".
Douliu is rich in history and culture, with attractions such as Taiping Old Street, Xingqi Memorial Hall and Yunlin University of Science and Technology. Local delicacies, such as Douliu Yuanzai Ice, Bowls of Kuey Teow and Pork Dumplings, are popular among tourists. In recent years, Douliu has been actively promoting tourism and agriculture, combining traditional and modern features to become a livable city in central Taiwan.
Yunlin County is located in the central and western part of Taiwan Island, bordered by Changhua County in the north, Chiayi County in the south, Nantou County in the east and the Taiwan Strait in the west. The terrain here is flat, with the Chianan Plain running across the whole area, giving rise to a wealth of agricultural products, such as the high-quality vegetables of the "Yunlin Urtica", the traditional sugar of the "Huwei Sugar Factory", and the unique flavor of the Gukeng Coffee, which has earned it the reputation of being the "Barn of Taiwan". The unique flavor of Gukeng coffee has earned Yunlin the reputation of "Taiwan's barn". Yunlin has a rich cultural heritage. The Chaotian Palace in Beigang Township is an important center of Taiwan's Mazu faith, attracting millions of believers to participate in the annual Mazu circumambulation, and cultural symbols such as the Budai Opera and the Huwei Longshan Temple also highlight local characteristics. In recent years, Yunlin has actively promoted agricultural transformation and tourism development, combining ecological resources and folk culture, and has become one of the representative areas for experiencing the charm of the countryside in central Taiwan.