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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.
Yongdeng County, belonging to Lanzhou City in Gansu Province, is located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau, northwest of Lanzhou, an important node of the ancient Silk Road. The county has a long history, with Neolithic sites such as the Majiayao Culture and the Qijia Culture, and the Lutushi Yamen is a national key cultural relics protection unit, witnessing the history of multi-ethnicity intermingling. The local area is famous for "Bitter Water Rose", which is one of the main production areas of roses in China, and the rose industry drives the economic development; at the same time, the water conservancy project of bringing big water into Qin has improved the agricultural conditions in the area, and shaped the reputation of "the town of melons and fruits". Yongdeng, with its natural and humanistic charms, is an important part of the Lanzhou metropolitan area.