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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 |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Located in the southwestern part of Yilan County, Taiwan Province of China, the township is situated in the transition zone between the Lanyang Plain and the Central Mountain Range, with the terrain dominated by plains and hills, and the climate is mild and humid, which makes the township known as the "Breadbasket of Yilan". The area has a well-developed agricultural industry, producing high-quality rice, tea, citrus, and other agricultural products, and the traditional settlements have retained their Min-Yueh style and Min-Nan style architectural features. In terms of natural landscape, the Yuanshan Huanhu Park is a local recreational destination, where you can ride and stroll among the lakes and mountains, and there are also ecological attractions such as the Pillow Mountain Leisure Farm, which serves as both an agricultural experience and a nature education. As an important township in Yilan County, Yuanshan combines idyllic scenery with cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to experience rural life in eastern Taiwan.