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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.
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia, located in the southern part of the country's Copperbelt Province, and is one of Zambia's major economic centers. As the capital of the Copperbelt Province, Ndola has become a core base for copper mining, smelting and processing based on its rich mineral resources, and has a diversified economic structure of manufacturing, agriculture and commerce. Conveniently located, the city is an important transportation hub connecting Zambia with neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, with the Ndola International Airport and a number of major highways. Ndola is also known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, with attractions such as the Ndola Museum, St. Guido's Church, and the natural beauty of its surroundings, making it a gateway city for exploring Zambia's Copperbelt region.