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Asia/Taipei |
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UTC+8 |
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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. |
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.
Siming District is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, and is the center of Xiamen's urban area and the core economic and cultural district. The name of the district is derived from "Siming Zhou", the memorial site of the national hero Zheng Chenggong, which means "remembering the Ming Dynasty". With a total area of about 84 square kilometers, Siming District is densely populated and highly urbanized, and is known for its thriving commerce, long history and beautiful seaside environment.
The district is home to several famous attractions, such as Gulangyu Island (a World Heritage Site), Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University, which attract a large number of tourists. Economically, Siming District is one of the most developed districts in Xiamen, led by service, finance, tourism and high-tech industries. In addition, its mild subtropical climate and modern infrastructure make it a hotspot for livability and investment.