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Fengning Manchu Autonomous County is located in the northwestern part of Chengde City, Hebei Province, China, at the confluence of the northern foothills of the Yanshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Inner Mongolian Plateau. As an important part of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei ecological barrier, the area is known for its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. With a total area of 8,765 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, Fengning County is a multi-ethnic area inhabited by Manchu and Han Chinese.
Fengning boasts natural landscapes such as the Damshang Grassland and the Yunwu Mountain Forest Park, and the average summer temperature of 21°C makes it a popular summer vacation spot in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The birthplace of the Luan River and Chao River is listed as an important water source protection area. The annual Grassland Cultural Tourism Festival attracts a large number of tourists to experience horseback riding, cross-country and other special activities.
As a Manchu autonomous county, Fengning retains a rich traditional Manchu culture, including national intangible cultural heritages such as paper-cutting and cloth paste painting. Historical buildings such as the Yan-Qin Great Wall Ruins and Fengshan Ancient Theatre Building exist in the county, witnessing the course of the intermingling of the Central Plains culture and the grassland civilization.
Fengning's economy is dominated by eco-agriculture, clean energy and tourism, and it is an important wind power base and supply of organic agricultural products in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. after exiting from the sequence of national-level poverty-stricken counties in 2020, it is realizing the revitalization of the countryside through the development of eco-tourism.
Located about 100 kilometers southeast of the main island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, Île des Pins is one of the outlying islands of French New Caledonia. With an area of about 150 square kilometers, the island is famous for its dense pine forests, pure white sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons, and is known as "the island closest to paradise".
Mare Island is blessed with unique natural features including the famous Piscine Naturelle, a shallow lagoon surrounded by coral reefs, and the mangrove waterways of Baie d'Upi. Covered with native pine trees (Araucaria columnaris) and inhabited by rare sea turtles and birds, the island is a popular destination for eco-tourism.
The island's original inhabitants are Kanaks, who have preserved their traditional tribal culture and crafts. Historically used as a French exile, the ruins of a 19th century prison exist. The local population is mainly engaged in fishing and tourism, and visitors can experience cultural activities such as canoeing and snorkeling.
The island of Mare is connected to Nouméa (the capital of New Caledonia) by regular flights and has resorts and homestays. The best time to travel is during the dry season from May to November, with a recommended touring period of 2-3 days, and the main activities include hiking around the island, diving in the lagoon and visiting cultural villages.