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Boiron is a town in the administrative district of Upper Bavaria in the German state of Bavaria, not an independent state. It is located about 50 kilometers south of Munich on the banks of the Isar River in the northern foothills of the Alps and has a population of about 3,500. The town is known for its rich history, its Catholic Benedictine abbey and its natural beauty.
The Abbey of Boiron, founded in the 8th century, is the central landmark of the area and is known for its Baroque architecture and collection of religious art. The town retains its traditional Bavarian houses, hosts annual Christmas markets and other folklore events, and is surrounded by forests and hills, making it ideal for hiking and cycling tours.
The economy is based on tourism, agriculture and small crafts, with easy access to Munich and the Austrian border by road and rail. Boiron embodies the tranquility and cultural heritage of the Bavarian countryside and is an ideal stopover for exploring the German pre-Alpine region.
Located in the central part of Shanxi Province, Pingyao, Shanxi, is the best-preserved ancient county town of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China and one of the World Heritage Sites. The ancient city was first built in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and after many repairs, it still retains the street pattern and buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as city walls, temples and market buildings. The city's four main streets, eight side streets and 72 winding alleys form a tortoise-shaped bagua layout, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. Pingyao is one of the birthplaces of China's Jin merchant culture, and the Rishengchang Ticket Company, known as "the originator of modern banking in China," has witnessed the rise of the modern financial industry. There are 3,797 traditional residences preserved here, of which 22 are state-protected units, condensing the life scenes and business wisdom of Jin merchant families. The annual Pingyao International Photography Exhibition has given the ancient city a new color and become an important window to showcase China's traditional culture.