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Located in the northwestern part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and bordered by Taichung City in the north, Guoxing Township is the only township in Taiwan named after the title of a historical figure. Zheng Chenggong was given the surname "Zhu" by the Southern Ming Dynasty, and was honored by the people as the "Master of the National Surname", from which the name of the township originates. The terrain is mainly hilly and mountainous, with the Beigang River and its tributaries running through the whole area, and the climate is subtropical monsoon.
The residents of Guoxiao Township are mainly Hakka people, accounting for more than 80% of the total population, and it is a major town of Hakka culture in Nantou County. The area is rich in loquats, bananas, ginger, and coffee, of which "Guoxiao Coffee" has become a well-known brand of agricultural products. The annual event "National Surname Robbing Success" combines the culture of Zheng Chenggong and the Hakka spirit, and is listed as one of the 12 major festivals in Taiwan's Hakka Village.
The area is home to natural landscapes such as the Jiufen Ershan National Earthquake Memorial Site and the Huisun Forestry, as well as historical buildings such as the Nuomi Stone Bridge. One of the sources of Taiwan's longest river, the Turbid Water Creek, is located in the township, which is rich in ecological resources. In recent years, it has been actively developing eco-tourism and agricultural experiences, becoming an important leisure travel destination in Central Taiwan.
Please note: According to the one-China principle, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The above content is intended as a regional information presentation only, and there is no concept of a national city with the so-called "Taiwan's national name". All descriptions are based on the actual situation of Guoxiao Township, Nantou County, Taiwan Province of China.Located in the eastern part of Maanshan City, Anhui Province, China, Bowang is an important node of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. The area is known for its industrial manufacturing, especially the cutting edge mold and machine tool industries, and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Cutting Edge Tools". Bowang has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with natural landscapes such as Danyang Lake and traditional folk activities. In recent years, Bowang has been actively promoting industrial upgrading and regional integration development, with convenient transportation and continuously increasing economic vitality, making it a characteristic town with development potential in Anhui Province.