Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Huilai County is located in the southeastern part of Guangdong Province, China, under Jieyang City, and is situated in the coastal economic zone of eastern Guangdong, bordering the South China Sea, with a total area of about 1,253 square kilometers. Known for its marine resources and agricultural economy, Huilai is an important aquaculture base and production area for lychee and longan in Guangdong. The local area is rich in coastline resources and natural landscapes, such as Shenquan Harbor and Jinghai Beach, and tourism is gradually developing. Huilai also focuses on the energy industry, with large-scale wind power and thermal power projects built. With a population of about 1.4 million, the city has a rich cultural heritage, with a distinctive Chaoshan culture and a predominantly Chaoshan language. The economy is based on fisheries, agriculture and energy, and is in the process of modernizing and transforming its industries.
Alien is an administrative district located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, situated at the junction of the Tainan Plain and the hills, with agriculture and traditional industries as its main focus. The area has a long history and is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscapes, such as the famous A-lien Tin Hau Temple and the surrounding idyllic scenery. The population of Alian is about 30,000, mainly Minnanese, with Minnanese as the common language. The economy is based on rice and fruit cultivation and small and medium-sized manufacturing industries, and in recent years it has gradually developed leisure agriculture and tourism. The transportation is convenient, connecting to major cities via the Taiwan Railway and Kaohsiung MRT systems. With its simple folkways and unique local characteristics, Alien has become one of the representative areas to experience Taiwan's rural culture.