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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 the western part of New Taipei City, Taiwan, China, Shulin District is an important satellite city of the Taipei metropolitan area. The district covers an area of 33.1288 square kilometers and has a population of about 184,000 people. Originally known as "Shulinzhuang", the district was named after the dense forests that covered the area in the early days, and was renamed Shulin during the Japanese colonial period and is still in use today.
Shulin District is bordered by Xinzhuang District to the east, Yingge District to the west, Sanxia District to the south, and Banqiao District to the north across the Dahan River. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Shulin Station on the Taiwan Railroad's Longitudinal Line, an important transportation hub. There is also the Shulin Shunting Yard in the district, which is the largest vehicle maintenance base of the Taiwan Railroad.
In the early days, the area was famous for its textile industry and was once known as the "Textile Kingdom". Today, the industry is diversified into manufacturing, retailing and services. The famous Shulin red yeast food culture is unique, and traditional snacks such as red yeast meatballs and red yeast rice cakes are popular.
Important attractions include the century-old Ji'an Palace, the Shulin Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Thirteen Cemeteries, and the Shulin Xingren Garden Night Market, which was built in recent years. The Red Yeast Cultural Festival held every year has become a local cultural event that showcases the unique food culture tradition.