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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.
Located in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Daxi is a famous historical and cultural town in the northern part of Taiwan, known as "Taiwan's Little Kyoto". It is famous for its old street culture, traditional crafts and humanistic landscapes. The old streets of Daxi (such as Heping Road and Zhongshan Road) have preserved the street house buildings from the Japanese colonial period and the early Republican period, with red-brick arcades intertwined with wooden window panes, making a stroll through them akin to traveling back in time. Daxi is also a major religious and cultural town, with the Jaiming Temple flourishing for a hundred years, and the Daxi Lantern Festival held every year during the Lunar New Year is a well-known cultural event in Taiwan. In addition, the area is famous for traditional snacks such as tofu, taro cake, and peanut candies. Combined with the surrounding attractions such as Cihu Mausoleum and Daxi Mausoleum, the area has become a tourist attraction that combines both historical flavor and natural scenery, attracting many tourists to explore its unique local charms.