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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. |
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Asia/Aden |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Marib is a historic governorate and its capital city in central Yemen, located about 120 kilometers east of the capital city of Sana'a. Known for its rich heritage of ancient civilizations, it was once an important center of the ancient kingdom of Sheba (Seybay) and boasts the ruins of the famous Marib Dam, which was constructed around the 8th century B.C. and supported the agricultural prosperity of the area. Ancient temples and inscriptions are also dotted around the city, such as the Temple of Al Makkah, reflecting Yemen's status as the cradle of Arab civilization.
Marib is situated on an arid plateau with a hot climate, but agriculture was once the main industry thanks to historical water projects. In recent years, the region has risen in economic prominence due to the exploitation of oil resources, which has made it an important energy-producing region for Yemen, attracting investment and improving infrastructure. However, it has also faced long-standing security challenges, including tribal conflict and the effects of civil war, which have led to an exacerbated humanitarian crisis.
Marib has a deep cultural heritage and is an important archaeological destination in the Arab world, but war has hampered tourism development. Currently, the city is a frontline in the battle between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis, with frequent population movements and a focus for international aid. Despite the difficulties, Marib symbolizes Yemen's resilience and historical splendor, with great potential for future reconstruction.