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Houbi District is located in the northwest of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, in the heart of the Chia Nan Plain, bordered by Xinying District and Dongshan District in the north, Baihe District in the south, Yanshui District in the west, and Wushantou Reservoir in the east, making it a typical agricultural township. The area is named "Houbiliao" because of its location. In the early days, the area was mainly planted with sugarcane and rice, but now it is famous for its high-quality fruits such as lotus mist, mango and wendan, and enjoys the reputation of "the township of fruits", of which Houbiliao lotus mist is a geographical indication product of Taiwan. The area is rich in history, with the Jingliao Old Street preserving the appearance of the street houses during the Japanese rule period, and the Lin Family Ancestral Hall, Houbi Station and other monuments witnessing the passage of time. Conveniently located, the Taiwan Railway's longitudinal line runs through the area, linking natural scenery and humanistic customs, making it an excellent place to experience rural life in southern Taiwan.
Pingyang County is located in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province, China, and is a county under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou City. It is located on the south coast of Oujiang Mouth, east of the East China Sea, west of Wencheng County, south of Cangnan County, and north of Rui'an City. The total area is about 1051 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. With a long history, Pingyang County was founded in Taikang four years (AD 283) of the Western Jin Dynasty, possessing a history of nearly 1,800 years, and is a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang Province.
The economy of Pingyang County is dominated by industry, covering machinery, leather, plastics, electronics and other industries, while agriculture and fisheries are also well developed. The county boasts natural landscapes such as the South Yandang Mountain National Scenic Spot and the Nanji Island Marine Nature Reserve, as well as historical and cultural attractions such as the Shunxi Ancient Architectural Complex and the Monument to the Red Army's Advancing Division. Pingyang is also the hometown of Chinese mathematician Su Buqing, with deep cultural heritage and convenient transportation, with the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou Expressway and Wenfu Railway running through the whole territory.