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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+1 |
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Gaoping District is located in the southeastern part of Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, in the middle reaches of the Jialing River, and is an important transportation hub and regional economic growth pole in northeastern Sichuan. It has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with natural and humanistic landscapes such as Lingyun Mountain and Longmen Ancient Town, of which Lingyun Mountain is a national forest park, blending Buddhist culture with the wonders of karst landscapes. As one of the main cities in Nanchong, Gaoping has a solid foundation of modern agriculture, with obvious advantages in citrus, sericulture and other specialty industries, while relying on the Nanchong High-tech Industrial Park to actively develop electronic information, equipment manufacturing and other modern industries. The national intangible cultural heritages, such as Sichuan North Puppet and Sichuan North Shadow, have been inherited here, showing the unique folklore charm. In recent years, Gaoping has relied on ecological resources such as the "Jialing River Flow" to create a modern urban area suitable for living, working and traveling, and is an important node for the development of the northeast Sichuan urban agglomeration.
Shtip is an important city in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia, located on the banks of a tributary of the Vardar River, about 77 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. As the administrative, economic and cultural center of the Shtip District, the city has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its textile industry and higher education, with institutions such as the University of Goce Delchev.
The history of Štip dates back to Roman times, with remnants of medieval castles and Ottoman-era buildings. The city is multicultural and hosts annual traditional music and wine festivals, attracting visitors to experience local folklore and cuisine.
The economy is based on textile manufacturing, and the city is known as the "Textile Capital of Northern Macedonia". Tourist attractions include Shtip Castle, the Archaeological Museum and the nearby Koca Waterfalls, which are ideal for both historical exploration and nature tourism.