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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Ganquan County, located in the south of Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, in the middle reaches of Luo River, is a bright pearl in the hinterland of Loess Plateau. It has a long history, with the ruins of the Qin Straight Road winding through it, witnessing the trade and cultural exchanges between the ancient Central Plains and the north; the thousand-year-old town of Dao Town is located by the mountains and by the water, preserving the rich folk customs of northern Shaanxi. The natural scenery of Ganquan Grand Canyon is the most shocking. The canyon landscape formed by hundreds of millions of years of geological sculpture, with red cliffs, waterfalls and streams, is known as the "Colorado on the Loess Plateau". In addition, Ganquan tofu has become a local food card because of the delicate and smooth tofu made from the high-quality water of Luo River. With its rich history and dynamic landscape, Ganquan is an excellent place to experience the flavor of northern Shaanxi.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.