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Dege County, located in the northwestern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a historical region centered on Tibetan culture. It is known as "one of the three major birthplaces of Tibetan culture" and is famous for its deep religious and academic traditions.
The Dege Institute of Sutra Printing is one of the most important Tibetan scripture printing centers in Asia, preserving a large number of Buddhist classics and documents, and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is also an important place for the transmission of Derge Tibetan opera, thangka painting and traditional Tibetan medicine.
Located on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Derge County is blessed with magnificent alpine, grassland and river landscapes, such as the Jinsha River Gorge and the Quel Mountain Natural Scenic Area. Tourism is gradually developing, attracting tourists to experience unique Tibetan style and trekking adventures.
The economy is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and cultural tourism, and the local production of Derge Tibetan paper and handicrafts enjoys a great reputation. Derge is striving to balance the preservation of traditional culture with modern development to become an important cultural destination in western Sichuan.
Bade District is located in the northwestern part of Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and is one of the most important administrative districts in Taoyuan City. Originally known as "Badeh Chu", the district was reorganized as a county municipality in 1995 due to population growth, and was renamed to its current name in 2014 when Taoyuan County was elevated to the status of a municipality. With an area of 33.71 square kilometers and a population of over 200,000, it is a densely populated metropolitan area in Northern Taiwan.
Bade District is located in the Taoyuan Tableland, adjacent to the core areas of Taoyuan District and Jhongli District. The transportation network is well-developed, including National Highway No. 2, Provincial Highway No. 4 and other major arteries, and it is about a 20-minute drive from the Taoyuan International Airport, providing both metropolitan convenience and living functions.
Manufacturing is the main industry in the area, including electronics, machinery and food processing. Famous landmarks include the Bade Hingren Garden Night Market and Pi Tong Ecological Park, etc. Meanwhile, it retains the traditional triad architecture of southern Fujian, demonstrating the coexistence of humanity and nature. In recent years, due to the construction of the MRT Green Line, it has become a key development area in Taoyuan.