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Located in western Portugal, about 30 kilometers from the capital city of Lisbon, Cascais is a picturesque seaside town on the Atlantic coast at the foot of Mount Estevra. Historically home to the summer palace of the Portuguese royal family, today it is known for its excellent beaches, luxury marinas and vibrant vacation atmosphere.
Cascais has golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, such as the famous Ginicho Beach. Historic buildings such as Cascais Castle and the Church of the Assumption can be found throughout the city, while the Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth) sea caves offer spectacular views of the waves lapping at the shore. The promenade is lined with restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
A popular weekend getaway in Lisbon, Cascais offers a wealth of water sports, golf courses and casino entertainment. International music festivals and surfing events are held annually and attract many visitors. Convenient rail links make it an ideal base for exploring Lisbon's west coast.
Zigui County is located in the west of China's Hubei Province, belonging to the city of Yichang, located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the banks of the Xiling Gorge, is the hometown of Qu Yuan and the Three Gorges Reservoir District, an important county and city. With a total area of 2427 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, it is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Zigui is the hometown of the great poet Qu Yuan, and organizes the International Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan Cultural Tourism Festival every year. It is also the hometown of Chinese navel oranges, producing zigui navel oranges, with agriculture and cultural tourism as the economic pillars. After the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Zigui became a key area for resettlement of immigrants in the reservoir area, and the new county town was built along the river with modern facilities.
Well-known attractions include Qu Yuan Temple, Jiuwanxi River, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, etc. Combined with the Three Gorges Tourist Route, it attracts a large number of tourists. Conveniently accessible via the Hurong Expressway, the Yangtze River waterway and Yichang Three Gorges Airport, it is an important node of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.