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Cork, Ireland, the country's second largest city, is located on the south coast and is known as the "Capital of the South". As a major economic center, Cork is known for its manufacturing, technology and biomedical industries, and has attracted many multinational companies. The city is both historic and modern, with historical landmarks such as St. Fin Barre's Cathedral and the Inglaterra Library, as well as the annual Cork Film Festival adding to its cultural appeal. The University of Cork and other educational resources are abundant and interact well with local industry. With the convenience of the Port of Cork and its beautiful natural environment surrounded by green spaces, Cork is the ideal gateway to explore the South West of Ireland, offering a unique blend of urban prosperity and natural tranquillity.
Located in the western part of China's Yunnan Province, Dali is the capital of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture and is situated at the junction of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Hengduan Mountains. Famous for its natural landscape of Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Sea, its long history and culture, and its unique Bai ethnic flavor, this city is one of the popular tourist destinations in China.
Dali is home to the 4,122-meter-high Cangshan Mountain and the ear-shaped Erhai Sea, a highland lake, which creates a unique scenery of "wind, flower, snow and moon". As the ancient capital of the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, it retains historical relics such as the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple and Dali Old Town. Intangible cultural heritages such as Bai tie-dyeing and Three Way Tea show the charm of local ethnic culture.
Dali Airport and train lines provide convenient transportation connections. Tourists can visit Butterfly Spring, Xizhou Ancient Town and other attractions, and taste specialties such as milk fan and fish in casserole. The best travel seasons are spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) with pleasant weather and abundant festivals.