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Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Located in the northeastern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Baihe is famous for its lotus flowers. The region is known for its abundance of lotus flowers, and the Baihe Lotus Festival is held every summer, attracting a large number of tourists who come to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of acres of lotus fields. Local specialties include lotus meal, lotus root tea, and other delicacies derived from agricultural products.
Located in the border zone between the plains and foothills of the Jia Nan, Baihe boasts the Guan Zi Ling Hot Spring Scenic Area, whose mud hot springs are a rare geological landscape in Taiwan. The main agricultural products include rice, citrus and other crops in addition to lotus flowers, featuring both agricultural and tourism industries.
Transportation can be arranged by transferring to a shuttle bus from the Taiwan Railway Houbi Station, and National Highway No. 3 passes through the area. It is recommended to visit the area during the lotus blossom season from May to August, and it can be combined with the Dongshan Mountain Coffee Highway to form an in-depth tourism line.