Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Hormuz is an island city in the south of Iran, located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, and is part of Hormozgan Province. The island covers an area of about 42 square kilometers and is known for its unique red soil and salt mounds, often referred to as the "Rainbow Island". Strategically located, Hormuzgan was historically a key node in the Persian Gulf trade routes, and remains a choke point for global oil transportation.
Khormuj has spectacular red beaches and colorful hills with an ochre-red hue due to its rich iron oxide content. The local economy is based on fishing, salt mining and tourism, and visitors can experience traditional fishing boat trips and see wild flamingos. The ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle have been preserved on the island, reflecting the colonial past. Residents are mostly engaged in handicrafts, such as making artistic bottles from colored sand.
The city controls the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy lifeline through which about one-third of seaborne oil passes. Despite the scarcity of resources, the location has allowed for the development of transshipment trade. In recent years, the Iranian government has promoted eco-tourism projects, such as the construction of geoparks, to foster sustainable development. With its natural wonders and geographic value, Khormouj has become a potential specialty tourist destination in Iran.
Located in the southeastern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan, Pinglin is a famous tea township in Taiwan, famous for producing high-quality Wenshan Baojiao tea. With its beautiful mountains and humid climate, the unique natural environment here produces tea with a delicate aroma and sweet flavor. The old street of Pinglin retains the buildings of traditional tea houses, and you can feel the strong atmosphere of tea culture when strolling in it. Visitors can visit the tea factories and experience the fun of handmade tea, or enjoy the scenery of the rolling tea plantations along the Tea Country Trail. The tea picking season and the Tea Culture Festival in the spring of each year attracts many tea lovers to make the pilgrimage. Pinglin is not only a tea-tasting destination, but also an excellent place to experience Taiwan's traditional tea culture, allowing one to experience Taiwan's idyllic beauty and humanistic heritage in the aroma of tea.