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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yining, the capital of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, is located in the northern foothills of Tianshan Mountain and the central part of the Ili River Valley, and is the key point of the northern route of the ancient Silk Road and an important window for opening up the border to the west. With a temperate climate and rich soil and water, it is known as "Jiangnan outside the Seychelles" and "City of Flowers", where grasslands, rivers, forests and humanistic landscapes are intertwined, and the grasslands of Nalati and Karajun are surrounded by a unique natural picture scroll. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Uyghur, Han, Kazakh, Hui and other 13 ethnic groups live here in harmony, with diverse cultures, rich folk customs, and vibrant Bazaar (bazaar), Ayites (folk art) and so on. Economically, Yining is the center of commerce and trade in the Ili River Valley, with developed agriculture and animal husbandry, lavender, wine and other specialties, while relying on the advantages of the ports, it has become an important hub connecting Central Asia, with both the beauty of nature and the charm of humanity.
Pi-tou Township is located in the central part of Changhua County, Taiwan Province of China, in the heart of the Changhua Plain, with a total area of 42.75 square kilometers. The township's main industry is agriculture, producing rice, vegetables and fruits, and is known as the "Barn of Taiwan". With the old Turbid Water Creek flowing through its territory, it is rich in water resources and has a well-developed irrigation system for farmland.
Pi-tou Township has convenient transportation, with major roads such as the Taiwan 19 line and County Highway No. 148 running through the whole area, and is about 20 minutes' drive from Changhua City. Famous local attractions include the Sanzun sluice gate, which serves both irrigation and sightseeing functions, and the historic Hexing Palace. There is also the Mingdao University in the township, which is an important educational institution in the region.
The area has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of about 23°C and an annual precipitation of 1,500-2,000 millimeters. Residents are mostly of southern Min descent, speak Taiwanese and Mandarin, and retain traditional temple culture and farming practices. In recent years, it has gradually developed agricultural product processing and leisure agriculture, forming a characteristic industrial system.