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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Kathmandu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the south-central part of Changhua County, Taiwan, and bordered by the Taiwan Strait to the west, Puyan, formerly known as "Puyan Township", is famous for its traditional salt culture and has been called the "Salt Township". In the early days, due to the vast coastal mudflats, the salt industry was well developed here, and some of the remains of the salt fields are still preserved today, making it a window into the history of Taiwan's salt industry. The terrain is flat, and agriculture is based on growing rice, melons and fruits, with the sweet and juicy "Puyan Melon" as a specialty, which is quite famous. With convenient transportation and the proximity of Changhua City, the pace of life is leisurely, retaining a strong southern Fujian flavor and rural atmosphere. The local temple culture is flourishing, with the Fu'an Palace in Puyan as the center of faith, attracting many believers to participate in the annual temple fair. In recent years, Poyan has developed tourism by combining the salt industry culture, and has become a low-key town in southern Changhua with both historical heritage and idyllic atmosphere.
Simikot, the capital of Humla District in Nepal's Far Western Province, is situated at a high altitude of about 2,900 meters above sea level in the western section of the Himalayas and is an important gateway to the traditional trade routes between Nepal and Pran District of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. As the political, economic and cultural center of Humla region, Simikot is the starting point for trekkers to enter the remote mountainous region of Nepal, from where they can trek across the Trekking Pass to Tibet, enjoying the magnificent snow-capped mountains, pristine highland ecosystems, and unique Tibetan culture along the way. -The local population is mostly of Tibetan origin, preserving ancient Buddhist customs and lifestyles. Due to the high altitude, the climate is cold and dry, with a significant temperature difference between day and night. April-June and September-November are the best travel seasons, offering a deep experience of both adventure and cultural exchange.