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Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
Longwy is a historic border town in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, bordering Luxembourg and Belgium. The city is known for its spectacular star-shaped fortresses and military fortifications, and its 17th-century fortress complex, designed by the military engineer Vauban, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Located in the heart of Europe, Longwyck is an important industrial town in France, particularly known for its traditional enameled ceramics (Émaux de Longwy), whose fine porcelain is internationally renowned.
The history of Longwy dates back to the Middle Ages and its strategic location made it a place of war. The Vauban fortress is a fine example of European military architecture and has survived well. The city is divided into an upper town (ville haute), which retains its ancient walls and defenses, and a lower town (ville basse), which is dominated by industrial development. The enameled ceramics of Ronck, a fusion of oriental elements and European art, are known as "masterpieces of fire and earth", and the local museum has a large collection of valuable ceramics.
Located in the heart of Europe's transnational economic zone, just 30 kilometers from Luxembourg and 10 kilometers from the Belgian border, Ronck is an important hub for economic exchanges between France and its neighbors. Traditionally known for its steel and mining industries, in addition to ceramics, the city has gradually shifted to logistics and high-tech industries in recent years. The city is well connected to the major cities of Luxembourg, Metz and Nancy by a network of highways and railroads, attracting many cross-border commuters.
Visitors can experience a unique border culture by exploring the ruins of the fortress in Ronk, the church of St. Denis and the Ceramics Museum. The annual summer ceramics festival and Christmas market are important local events. Ronck is also known for its culinary specialties that combine French and Luxembourg flavors, such as French beer stew and Moselle Valley wines. The natural beauty of the city's surroundings lends itself to hiking and historical and cultural excursions.