Time Zone |
Pacific/Majuro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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. |
The Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean, consisting of 29 coral atolls and 5 small islands spread over approximately 2 million square kilometers of ocean, with the capital city of Majuro as the political and economic center. The country's official languages are English and Marshallese, the U.S. dollar is commonly used, and the economy is based on fishing, foreign aid, and a small amount of tourism. Bikini Atoll, a historical site of World War II and nuclear testing, is now known as a diving and eco-tourism destination with its crystal clear lagoons and abundant marine life. The Marshall Islands is culturally unique, with traditional seafaring techniques and coral reef architecture demonstrating the local people's reverence for nature, making it a hidden Pacific destination for its tropical flavor and pristine ecology, despite its decentralized nature.
Located in Taichung City, Taiwan, Dajia is a town full of history and culture. It is famous for its A-Mazu faith, and the century-old Zhenlan Palace attracts millions of worshippers every year. The A-Mazu circumambulation in March of the lunar calendar is one of the most important folk events in Taiwan, and is classified as an important intangible cultural asset. Dajia is not only rich in religious culture, but also in culinary culture, with mouth-watering specialties such as Dajia taro, phoenix-eye cake, and strawberry kuey teow. Conveniently located only 30 minutes from downtown Taichung, Dajia is an important tourist and religious center in central Taiwan, displaying the unique charm of Taiwan's diverse cultures.