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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Bucharest |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
Changqing District is part of Jinan City, Shandong Province, China, located in the central and western part of Shandong Province, on the east bank of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. As an important urban area in the western part of Jinan, Changqing has a total area of 1,178 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. The district has a long history, with Lu County established in the Qin Dynasty, Sui named Changqing, and the county was abolished and set up as a district in 2001.
Changqing is an important birthplace of Qilu culture, with the starting point of the Qi Great Wall, a world cultural heritage site. Lingyan Temple in Changqing is regarded as the first of the "Four Famous Temples of the Sea", preserving forty colorful statues of Lohan from the Song Dynasty. Xiaodang Mountain Han Shi Shrine is the earliest surviving ground house in China, and Wufeng Mountain is listed as a "heavenly blessing" by Taoism.
Changqing is now the core area of the western new city of Jinan, with a university science and technology park (Jinan Innovation Valley) and a concentration of more than ten universities, including Shandong Normal University. The economy is dominated by equipment manufacturing and food processing, as well as cultural tourism and eco-agriculture. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway and the Beijing-Taiwan high-speed railway running through the whole area, and the West Jinan Railway Station is only a 15-minute drive away.
Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.