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Located on the east coast of the Isle of Man, England, Derby Harbour is the only city and administrative center on the island. As the capital of the Isle of Man, Derby Harbour is not only a political, economic and cultural hub, but is also known for its Victorian architecture and rich history.
Situated in the middle of the Irish Sea, Derby has a natural deep water harbor and has been an important trading post since the Middle Ages. Named after the 17th century Earl of Derby, the city dates back to the Viking era and the old town still retains its ancient street layout.
As an international offshore financial center, the Port of Derby is home to a large number of financial firms and is known worldwide for its annual TT motorcycle race. City landmarks include the Romanesque St. Mary's Church, Victoria Dock and the Isle of Man Museum, which showcases Celtic artifacts.
Visitors can arrive by ferry from the UK or Ireland, and Derby Harbor's steam railway station still operates the century-old narrow-gauge railroad. The city is surrounded by coastal walks and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, combining urban convenience with natural beauty.
Guide County is located in the east of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of 2,200 meters, known as the "Plateau Little Jiangnan" reputation. It is famous for the unique landscape of "Guide Qing of the World Yellow River" - the Yellow River water is crystal clear when it flows through the area, which overturns people's traditional perception of the Yellow River.
Guide has the world's rare colorful Danxia landforms, and the red rock formations of the Ashigang Canyon are as brilliant as Xia under the sun. There is the Yuhuangge Ancient Architectural Complex, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Temple, a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the mineral-rich Zhacang Hot Spring. When the pear blossoms bloom in April every year, ten thousand mu of pear orchards form the spectacle of "a sea of pear blossoms at the foot of snow-capped mountains".
As an important ecological barrier on the Tibetan Plateau, Guide fusion of Chinese, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic cultures, retaining the traditional "June meeting" Nuo ritual activities. Its unique plateau temperate climate makes this place a summer resort, the Yellow River Clear Wetland Park, Thousands of lakes and other scenic spots perfectly show the ecological picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature.