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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.
Du'an Yao Autonomous County is located in the west of the center of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the middle reaches of Hongshui River, it is a Yao-populated county under the jurisdiction of Hechi City, and it is known as "Du'an Yao Autonomous County in China - Township of Underground River". The karst landforms here are widely spread, and the underground river system of Disu is 241 kilometers long, which is the largest underground river group in Guangxi, giving birth to unique natural wonders. As one of the autonomous counties with the highest proportion of Yao population in the country, Du'an retains a strong ethnic flavor, with unique non-heritage culture such as Yao costumes, copper drum dance and monkey drum dance. The area is rich in wild mountain grapes and Du'an Mountain Wine is famous. It is also the hometown of bamboo and rattan weaving handicrafts in China, and the traditional handicrafts are exported to overseas. In recent years, relying on ecological resources and ethnic culture, Du'an is gradually creating a sample of development in the Yao region that integrates tourism experience, cultural heritage and specialty agriculture.