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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. |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the western part of Nantou County, Taiwan Province of China, Chi-Chi Town is a famous historical and cultural town in Taiwan. The town is famous for the Chi-Chi Railway branch line, and boasts the Chi-Chi Station (a wooden station) built during the Japanese colonial period, which is now one of the oldest train stations in Taiwan. The town's specialties include bananas, dragon fruits, and other agricultural products, and the annual Chi-Chi Green Tunnel Marathon attracts many tourists. The main attractions include the Mingxin Academy, the Chiji Barrage Weir, and the Military History Park, featuring both humanistic and natural landscapes.
Visitors can take the Jiji Railway or drive on National Highway 3. We recommend cycling through the Green Tunnel, visiting the 921 Earthquake Site, and enjoying a traditional banana egg roll. The best time to visit is from October to April, when the weather is cool enough for outdoor activities.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.