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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Dublin |
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UTC+0 |
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UTC+1 |
Shixing County is located in the northern part of Guangdong Province, southeast of Shaoguan City, at the junction of Guangdong and Gan, and is the "Hometown of Hot Spring in China", "Hometown of Wai Lau in China", and an important ecological barrier in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area. It has a long history, with a history of more than 1,600 years since the establishment of the county in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The ruins of the Qin City and the ancient city walls of the Han Dynasty tell the story of its history. Che Baling National Nature Reserve is located here, with well-preserved primitive monsoon rainforest, is the gene pool of biodiversity. The Hakka culture of Shixing has a deep foundation, and the magnificent buildings such as the Mantang Dawei are known as the "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture" because of their integration of defense and residential functions. Relying on ecological and cultural resources, the area has developed eco-tourism and specialty agriculture (such as Shixing Shiitake Mushroom and White Hair Tea), making it a famous city in northern Guangdong that combines the beauty of nature with the flavor of humanity.
A seaside town in Ireland's capital, County Dublin, Gowran (Howth) is located at the northern end of Dublin Bay, only about 12 kilometers from the city center, and is a popular short-distance destination for locals and tourists alike. Known for its magnificent coastline, it boasts the iconic Gowran Cliff Walk, which takes walkers overlooking the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, as well as breathtaking views of the Wicklow Mountains in the distance. The town's fishing port, with its historic red brick buildings and moored fishing boats, is a local specialty for fresh seafood, especially lobster and shellfish, and the latest seafood can be sampled in the harbor-side restaurants. Gowran is also home to the 12th century Gowran Castle and colorful Victorian cottages, making it an ideal place to experience the Irish seaside with its blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.