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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.
Xinjiang County, located in the southwest of Shanxi Province and known as "Jiangzhou" in ancient times, is a national-level historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,200 years. As the ancient capital of the State of Jin, it was once the seat of the "Capital of Jin", with a deep historical and cultural heritage. Longxing Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty, and the "Bixia Cave" and "Daxiong Bao Dian" in the temple are national cultural heritage units; Jiangshou Jiuyuan Pond is one of the oldest gardens in northern China, which was built in the Sui Dynasty and combines the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens and northern architecture. Xinjiang is also the "hometown of Chinese drum music", and the drum music of Jiangzhou is included in the national non-legacy list, which is magnificent and famous at home and abroad. Nowadays, the ancient city still retains the street and alley pattern of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the ancient architectural complexes such as "Three Buildings of Jiangzhou" (Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Music Tower) reflect each other, attracting many tourists to explore the historical imprints.