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Located on the Adrar Plateau in west-central Mauritania, Hinguetti is a historic city on the edge of the Sahara Desert. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was once an important hub of the trans-Saharan trade routes and a center of Islamic scholarship.
Founded in the 11th century, Hinguetti evolved into one of Mauritania's "Seven Holy Cities". The old city retains its distinctive Sahrawi-Sudanese architecture, including the famous Friday Mosque and its leaning minaret. The Library of the Handwritten Koran contains centuries of Islamic literature.
Today, Hinguetti is a popular destination for experiencing Saharan culture. Visitors can explore the red stone complexes, ride camels through the sand dunes and visit traditional handicraft markets. The city is also surrounded by spectacular desert landscapes and ancient rock art sites.
Situated in the western part of the Sahara Desert, Hinguetti has an extremely arid climate. The best season to travel is from November to February, when temperatures are mild enough for desert safaris.
Changle, Fujian, belonging to Fuzhou City, is located on the south bank of the Minjiang River and is a famous overseas Chinese hometown and "seaside Zulu". It has a long history and a deep cultural lineage, and Zheng He's seven expeditions to the West were all stationed at Taiping Harbor, leaving a maritime imprint. As an economic powerhouse in Fujian, Changle has a well-developed textile industry and enjoys the reputation of "China's Famous Warp-Knitting City", while the digital economy and airside economy are also booming. Nature and humanity are blended in Changle's territory, and the seaside scenery is exquisite. Monuments such as Xianying Palace and Nanyang Chen Ancestral Hall carry the memory of a thousand years, and Bingxin Literature Museum highlights the cultural heritage. Relying on the development of Fuzhou New Area, Changle is taking an open stance, integrating tradition and modernity, and creating a charming city with a waterfront that is pleasant to live and work in.