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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.
Qingzhou, a county-level city in Weifang, Shandong Province, located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula, is one of the ancient "nine states", with the reputation of "Pearl of Haidai" and "Ancient Oriental State". History can be traced back to 7,000 years ago, was the seat of the state of Qingzhou, as the political, economic and cultural center of Shandong for more than a thousand years, leaving a wealth of historical relics. Natural landscapes such as Yunmen Mountain, Hunchback Mountain and Yangtian Mountain are intertwined with humanities such as Buddhist statues at Longxing Temple and the ancient city of Qingzhou, where the Qingzhou Museum has a collection of more than 50,000 cultural relics, especially famous for Buddhist statues from the Northern Qi Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. Nowadays, Qingzhou is characterized by its flower industry, enjoying the title of "Hometown of Flowers and Trees of China", and at the same time, blending historical heritage with modern vitality, making it a model city for the integrated development of culture and tourism.