Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Located in the northeastern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Baihe is famous for its lotus flowers. The region is known for its abundance of lotus flowers, and the Baihe Lotus Festival is held every summer, attracting a large number of tourists who come to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of acres of lotus fields. Local specialties include lotus meal, lotus root tea, and other delicacies derived from agricultural products.
Located in the border zone between the plains and foothills of the Jia Nan, Baihe boasts the Guan Zi Ling Hot Spring Scenic Area, whose mud hot springs are a rare geological landscape in Taiwan. The main agricultural products include rice, citrus and other crops in addition to lotus flowers, featuring both agricultural and tourism industries.
Transportation can be arranged by transferring to a shuttle bus from the Taiwan Railway Houbi Station, and National Highway No. 3 passes through the area. It is recommended to visit the area during the lotus blossom season from May to August, and it can be combined with the Dongshan Mountain Coffee Highway to form an in-depth tourism line.