Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Xiaying District is located in the southwestern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, adjacent to Xuejia District in the north, Xinying District in the east, bordering the Taiwan Strait in the west, and connecting to the military district in the south, with a total area of about 53.2 square kilometers. During the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to Zhuluo County, and later became a military fortress due to its important geographical location, hence the name "Xiaying". The area has a well-developed agricultural industry and is famous for crops such as Mandan, pineapple, and rice, among which Mandan has been cultivated for more than a century and is of high quality. Famous attractions include the Xiaying Wetland (a habitat for migratory birds), the Maogangli Tianhou Temple (built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and a Grade III monument) and the coastal Qingshan Fishing Harbor, which combine natural ecology with humanistic features. The local area retains the traditional Minnan culture, and the annual A-Mazu parade in the third month of the lunar calendar attracts many believers, making it an important window for experiencing the folk culture of southern Taiwan.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.