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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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America/New_York |
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UTC-5 |
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Dulan County is located in the southeastern part of Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China, in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of 3,100 meters. As an important node of the South Road of the ancient Silk Road, it carries a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Dulan is famous for the ancient tomb complex of Tugu Hun, which is known as the "Oriental Pyramid".2018 The archaeological discovery of the No.1 Tomb of Blood Wei shocked the world, and a large number of silk fabrics and cultural relics unearthed bear witness to the splendor of cultural exchanges between China and the West during the Tang Dynasty. It also retains a unique multicultural fusion of Tibetan and Mongolian ethnic groups.
The county is blessed with the majestic Kunlun Mountains, vast grasslands and desert landscapes, and the Balong International Hunting Ground is a well-known eco-tourism destination. Dulan is at the same time an important animal husbandry base and mineral resource-rich area in Qinghai, with excellent quality of wolfberry and other specialty agricultural products.
Nowadays, relying on the transportation advantage of Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Dulan actively develops eco-tourism and green industry, and has become an important gateway connecting Tibet and Xinjiang in Qinghai Province, displaying a unique charm of blending tradition and modernity.
Pendleton is a historic town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 30 miles from the city of Greenville. The town is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture and deep cultural heritage.
Founded in 1790, Pendleton is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. The town center is home to more than 50 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Pendleton Borough Historical Museum, built in 1826. The town is also known for the Pendleton Farmstead National Historic Landmark, which showcases a unique look at an early farming community.
Each spring, Pendleton hosts the famous Pendleton Spring Festival, which attracts a large number of visitors who come to experience traditional crafts, music and food. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is close to the Savannah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to hike and fish.
Pendleton's economy is dominated by tourism and small businesses, while its proximity to Clemson University benefits from the radiation of educational resources. Its tranquil atmosphere and rich historical heritage make it a highly sought-after residential and tourist destination in the Upcountry region of South Carolina.