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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 Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China, Fenghuang Ancient Town is a famous ethnic minority cultural city with a long history. Founded in the Qing Dynasty, it is famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing architectural complexes, the Miao and Tujia ethnic groups and the scenery along the Tuo River. Core attractions include the Hongqiao Bridge, Shen Congwen's former residence and the Wanming Pagoda, which was listed as a Famous Historical and Cultural City of China in 2001.
As the hometown of literary giant Shen Congwen, Fenghuang combines natural landscape and humanistic heritage, and is known as "China's most beautiful small city". Visitors can experience hammock lodging, canoeing on the Tuojiang River, savoring the specialties such as duck in blood, and feeling the charm of unique folk culture and intangible cultural heritage of western Hunan.