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Located in the central part of China's Zhejiang Province, Dongyang City belongs to Jinhua City and is situated at the eastern edge of the Jinqu Basin. It has a total area of 1,747 square kilometers and a resident population of about 1.08 million. Dongyang is known as the "Hometown of Hundreds of Craftsmen", "Hometown of Education", "Hometown of Architecture", and it is also recognized by UNESCO as the "World Capital of Woodcarving".
Dongyang has a history of more than 1,800 years since the establishment of the county in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which has given birth to a unique woodcarving culture, bamboo weaving craft and ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Dongyang wood carving and Chinese classical architecture are perfectly combined, Lu House Suyong Hall, Baitan Service Hall and other ancient buildings are called the model of Jiangnan residential. Modern Dongyang has formed an industrial system dominated by magnetic electronics, medicine and health, and high-end equipment manufacturing, while Hengdian Film and TV City has become the world's largest film and TV shooting base.
Dongyang has 5A-level scenic spots such as Hengdian Film City, Guangzhou Street-Hong Kong Street, and Ming and Qing Dynasty Palace, which receive more than ten million tourists annually. In terms of education, there are many famous schools such as Dongyang Middle School, which is known as the "hometown of doctors" and has cultivated 13 academicians. The transportation is convenient, with the Yongjin Railway and Zhunyong Expressway passing through the city, and Yiwu Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.
Roca Castle (Spanish: Rocafuerte) is a town in the province of Chimborazo in central Ecuador, located in the highlands of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of about 2,800 meters. Named after Vicente Rocaforte, Ecuador's first president, the city retains a strong colonial architectural style, with colorful houses and stone streets intertwined to create a unique historical flavor.
Surrounded by mountains such as the Chimborazo Volcano (Ecuador's highest peak), the area is dominated by agriculture and handicrafts, producing crops such as corn and potatoes. The landmark Santa Ana Church in the central plaza of Castillo de Roca is a landmark, and there is a weekly traditional market where you can experience indigenous handicrafts and specialties such as cuy (roasted guinea pig).
As the gateway to the Chimborazo Nature Reserve, the town is a stopover for hikers and ecotourism. Visitors can participate in community tourism programs and learn about the Quechua indigenous culture while exploring the surrounding hot springs and waterfall landscape. The city is easily accessible via Highway 35, which connects it to major cities such as Ambato and Riobamba.