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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.
Mingxi is located in the northwest of Fujian Province, the center of Sanming City, the southern foot of Wuyi Mountain Range, bordering Jiangxi Province, and is an important ecological county in western Fujian. The forest coverage here is as high as 81.9%, and the concentration of negative oxygen ions is one of the highest in the country, which is known as "Natural Oxygen Bar". As the "Hometown of Chinese Red Bean Pine", Mingxi has the world's largest population of Southern Red Bean Pine and is rich in rare plant and animal resources. The ancient villages in the area, such as Yulie Village, have retained the Hakka architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and have a profound Hakka culture. In recent years, Mingxi has relied on its ecological advantages to develop the cultural, tourism and recreational industry, while cultivating agricultural specialties such as kiwifruit and oil tea, making it a green home for ecological sightseeing, cultural experience, and leisure and vacation.