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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 western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.
Situated in the western part of Penghu Islands, Taiwan Province of China, Xiyu is the second largest island in Penghu, with an area of about 16 square kilometers. It is known as Fisherman's Island in ancient times and is famous for its abundance of seafood such as seaweed and oysters. The island retains military relics of the Qing Dynasty such as the old fortress of Xiyu Xitai with a history of more than 400 years, which was listed as a national second-class monument in 1983. The local lighthouse, basalt geological landscape and intertidal zone are rich in ecological resources, which is an important part of Penghu National Scenic Area. With a resident population of about 1,500 and an economy based on fishery and tourism, it attracts many tourists every year to experience the culture and natural beauty of the island.