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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.
Qitai County is located in the northeastern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, under the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. As an important post on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, Qitai has a long history and used to be the center of commerce and trade in the western region. With a total area of 19,300 square kilometers and a total population of about 300,000, the county is characterized by multi-ethnic settlement of Han, Kazakh and Uyghur.
Qitai County is home to the Jiangbrak National 5A-level Tourist Scenic Spot, famous for its magnificent Tianshan wheat fields, snowy mountain forests and grassland scenery. Ruins such as Han Shule City and Tang Chaodun Ancient City exist in the territory, witnessing the glorious history of the Silk Road. With a well-developed agriculture, the area is an important grain production base in Xinjiang and is known as "Golden Qitai".
Qitai is famous for its high-quality wheat, garlic, cantaloupe and other agricultural products, and is rich in mineral resources, with coal reserves among the highest in Xinjiang. Traditional foods such as Qitai's over-oiled meat and baked buns are well loved. In modern development, Qitai is relying on the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, and is actively creating a new development model combining cultural tourism and green energy industries.