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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of Shandong Province, China, Linqing City is subordinate to Liaocheng City, situated at the junction of Lu and Hebei provinces, and is an important node city of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Linqing has a long history, more than 2,000 years since the establishment of the county in the Western Han Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Linqing became a famous commercial port due to the prosperity of the canal transportation, and was known as "the prosperous press of the two capitals" and "the small Tianjin".
The city has a rich cultural heritage, including national key cultural relics protection units such as Linqing Canal Banknote Gate, Aotouji, and Sherry Pagoda. Linqing is also one of the backdrops for the story of "The Plum in the Golden Vase" and has a rich traditional culture. In terms of industry, Linqing is famous for bearing manufacturing, cotton textile industry and specialty snacks (such as Linqing siu mai). As a representative city of canal culture, Linqing continues to promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, showing the unique charm of blending the ancient and the modern.
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Dashu District is situated in the western foothills of the Central Mountain Range, and is a typical mountainous administrative area, neighboring Kaohsiung Taoyuan District in the east, connecting with Dacheng and Renwu Districts in the west, and connecting with Dashu and Dacheng Districts in the south, and adjoining Meinong District in the north, with a total area of about 78.73 square kilometers. The rolling hills in the district, with streams such as Nanzixian Creek and Laonong Creek meandering through it, have given rise to a wealth of ecological resources and natural landscapes, such as Dagui Lake, Longmei Well, and Bamboo Foot Forest Nature Reserve, making it a popular destination for hiking, stream tracing, and bird-watching. Dashu District is rooted in agriculture and is rich in tropical fruits such as pineapple, lychee, longan, etc. In particular, "Dashu Pineapple" is famous all over Taiwan, and in recent years it has developed special tours such as "Pineapple Crisp DIY" and "Farm Experience" in conjunction with leisure agriculture. In recent years, the area has developed "Pineapple Cake DIY" and "Farm Experience" in conjunction with leisure agriculture. In addition, the area retains the culture of traditional Hakka settlements, such as Guangxing Palace, Xingshun Palace and other temples, as well as the centuries-old street "Jiuqu Tang Old Street," a blend of natural scenery and humanistic heritage, which has become a popular in-depth tour destination in Kaohsiung's suburbs.