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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.
Longmen County is part of Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, located in the northeast of the Pearl River Delta, with a total area of 2,295 square kilometers, dominated by mountainous and hilly landscapes, with a forest coverage rate of more than 76%, making it a national ecological demonstration area.
Longmen is famous for its hot springs resources, with several well-known resorts such as the Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden. Nankun Mountain National Forest Park is known as the "Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer", preserving a complete ecological system of subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests. It is also the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", and Longmen Peasant Painting has become a provincial intangible cultural heritage with its rich colors and local themes.
As an important ecological barrier of the Pearl River Delta, Longmen vigorously develops eco-tourism and modern agriculture, and is rich in agricultural products such as honey and Chinese tangerines. With the Guangzhou-Hebei Expressway and Wu-Shenzhen Expressway running through its entire territory, it is about 1.5 hours' drive from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, making it a popular short-haul travel destination in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.