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Gresham, located in Sauk County in central Wisconsin, USA, is a small, quiet village nestled along the Wisconsin River in a beautiful, forested natural setting. With a population of about 500 and a close-knit community atmosphere, agriculture and small businesses are the mainstay of the economy.The area sprang up in the late 1800s due to railroad development, and retains a number of historic buildings, such as the old train station and wood-frame houses, that attract history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is suitable for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and bird watching, making it a relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Despite its small size, the local residents are friendly and the pace of life is soothing, showcasing the unique charm of rural Wisconsin.
Changqing District is part of Jinan City, Shandong Province, China, located in the central and western part of Shandong Province, on the east bank of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. As an important urban area in the western part of Jinan, Changqing has a total area of 1,178 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. The district has a long history, with Lu County established in the Qin Dynasty, Sui named Changqing, and the county was abolished and set up as a district in 2001.
Changqing is an important birthplace of Qilu culture, with the starting point of the Qi Great Wall, a world cultural heritage site. Lingyan Temple in Changqing is regarded as the first of the "Four Famous Temples of the Sea", preserving forty colorful statues of Lohan from the Song Dynasty. Xiaodang Mountain Han Shi Shrine is the earliest surviving ground house in China, and Wufeng Mountain is listed as a "heavenly blessing" by Taoism.
Changqing is now the core area of the western new city of Jinan, with a university science and technology park (Jinan Innovation Valley) and a concentration of more than ten universities, including Shandong Normal University. The economy is dominated by equipment manufacturing and food processing, as well as cultural tourism and eco-agriculture. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway and the Beijing-Taiwan high-speed railway running through the whole area, and the West Jinan Railway Station is only a 15-minute drive away.