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Located in the northern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Linluo is one of the townships with the highest percentage of Hakka settlements in Taiwan. It is bordered by Neipu Township to the east and Changzhi Township to the west, with a total area of 16.26 square kilometers and a population of about 11,000 people. The name Linluo originated from the phonetic translation of the Pingpu tribe's "Linluo" community. Linluo Village was established during the Japanese colonial period and was changed to Linluo Township in 1946.
Linluo's main industry is agriculture, producing cash crops such as lotus fog, bananas and betel nuts, among which "Linluo Lotus Fog" is famous for its high quality throughout Taiwan. The area retains a strong Hakka cultural tradition, and Hakka cultural festivals are held annually. In terms of transportation, Taiwan Line 1 runs through the whole area, and it takes about 15 minutes to drive from Pingtung City and 40 minutes to drive from Kaohsiung City.
Important facilities in Linluo include the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, the Experimental Forestry Farm of the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and the Linluo Bicycle and Railroad Park, the only railroad-themed sports park in Taiwan. The park utilizes the old railway tracks of the Pingtung Line of Taiwan Railway and has become a unique landmark that combines historical memory and recreational functions.
Located in the eastern part of Zhoushan Islands, Zhejiang Province, China, Putuo is one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China, famous for its Guanyin Dojo. The core area of Putuo Mountain is a national 5A level tourist attraction, known as the "sea and sky Buddhist country".
Putuo Mountain is home to thousand-year-old temples such as Puji Temple and Fayu Temple, blending Buddhist culture with island scenery. The surrounding attractions such as Zhujiajian Beach and Dongji Island are famous for their turquoise sea, golden sand and fishing villages, making it a unique destination for pilgrimage and vacation.
Visitors can experience vegetarian culture, beach hiking and the International Sand Sculpture Festival in summer. With both religious and humanistic heritage and natural ecological charm, Putuo is a popular choice for tourism in the Yangtze River Delta region.