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Gaozhou City is located in the southwestern part of Guangdong Province, China, under Maoming City, and is situated in the junction area of Guangdong and Guangxi. As a famous historical and cultural city in Guangdong, Gaozhou has a history of more than 1,400 years of founding, and was the seat of Gao Liang County in ancient times and the birthplace of Lady Xian culture. The city has a total area of 3,276 square kilometers and a population of about 1.6 million, with a predominantly hilly and mountainous landscape and a subtropical monsoon climate.
Gaozhou is a large agricultural county in Guangdong, known as "China's first city of fruits", litchi, longan, banana planting area and production ranks first in the country. The industry mainly focuses on processing of agricultural products, metal products, textile and garments, and in recent years, it has been actively developing eco-tourism industry. The city has a well-developed transportation network, with the Baomao Expressway and Shanzhan Expressway running through the whole territory, and is about one hour's drive from Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport.
Gaozhou preserves Ming and Qing Dynasty monuments such as Baoguang Pagoda, Xian Tai Temple, Guanshan Temple, etc., among which the belief culture of Madame Xian has been listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Natural landscapes include eco-tourism scenic spots such as Xianren Cave and Fushanling, which receive more than 3 million visitors annually. In terms of education, Gaozhou Middle School is a key middle school in Guangdong Province, and the quality of basic education is well known in the western part of Guangdong.
Located in the eastern part of Burgenland, close to the Hungarian border, Rust, Austria, is a small town famous for its wine and unique wetland landscape. As one of the most important wine regions in Burgenland, Rust is internationally renowned for its high quality Riesling and Viessner white wines, and its vineyards cover the surrounding hills in a charmingly idyllic setting. The city's well-preserved medieval old town with its colorful houses, cobblestone streets and old wine cellars is steeped in history. Rust is also part of the Lake Neuchiedler-Hanschatz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage wetland that provides a habitat for birds and attracts nature lovers. The annual wine festival in the fall is the biggest event in the region, where visitors can taste great wines and experience traditional wine culture. This small town with its blend of nature and culture perfectly showcases the charm of life in eastern Austria.