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Ziguan District is located on the southwest coast of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, neighboring Nanzi District in the north, Qiaotou District in the east, bordering the Taiwan Strait in the west, and Yanshao District in the south, making it an important area for combining agriculture and fishery in Kaohsiung City. Known for its fertile alluvial plains and warm climate, the area produces high-quality agricultural products such as Ziguan watermelon and Wendan pomelo, and is known as the "Fruit Township". The coastal Chikan Fishing Harbor provides fresh seafood, and the culture of the fishing village is strong. The Ziguan Watermelon Festival held every year attracts many tourists. The Ziguan Daitianfu (Daitian Mansion), a monument in the area, is dedicated to the Chifu Senju, and is the center of local beliefs, with a history dating back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Ziguan combines idyllic scenery with coastal features, making it a good place to experience traditional life and natural scenery in southern Taiwan.
Zhashui County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, China, under Shangluo City, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, and is a mountainous county known for its ecotourism and natural resources. It has a total area of about 2,332 square kilometers and a population of about 160,000 people. The county is named after the abundance of Quercus trees and has a forest coverage of over 78%, making it a national ecological demonstration area and the core area of the Qinling National Forest Park.
Zhashui County has famous scenic spots such as Niubieliang National Nature Reserve and Zhashui Cave, of which Zhashui Cave is known as the "Wonders of the North" and is a typical karst landscape. Zhujiawan Village was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Leisure Village", and Qianyou River Source Wetland was listed as an important wetland in Shaanxi Province. The area is rich in traditional Chinese medicines and green agricultural products, and is a key area of biodiversity in the Qinba Mountain area.
The Xikang Railway and Baomao Expressway run through the whole area, and it is only an hour's drive from Xi'an, which is known as the "South Garden of Xi'an". The economy is based on eco-tourism and specialty agriculture, focusing on the development of fungus, Chinese herbal medicine planting and leisure and recreation industries. Zhashui fungus has been recognized as a national geographical indication product, and in 2020, it received national attention for being a model of "small fungus and big industry".