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Guide County is located in the east of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of 2,200 meters, known as the "Plateau Little Jiangnan" reputation. It is famous for the unique landscape of "Guide Qing of the World Yellow River" - the Yellow River water is crystal clear when it flows through the area, which overturns people's traditional perception of the Yellow River.
Guide has the world's rare colorful Danxia landforms, and the red rock formations of the Ashigang Canyon are as brilliant as Xia under the sun. There is the Yuhuangge Ancient Architectural Complex, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Temple, a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the mineral-rich Zhacang Hot Spring. When the pear blossoms bloom in April every year, ten thousand mu of pear orchards form the spectacle of "a sea of pear blossoms at the foot of snow-capped mountains".
As an important ecological barrier on the Tibetan Plateau, Guide fusion of Chinese, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic cultures, retaining the traditional "June meeting" Nuo ritual activities. Its unique plateau temperate climate makes this place a summer resort, the Yellow River Clear Wetland Park, Thousands of lakes and other scenic spots perfectly show the ecological picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
Cajabamba is a city in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador, located in the highlands of the Andes at an altitude of about 2,600 meters. The city is known for its mild climate, colonial architecture and rich agricultural traditions, with corn, potatoes and fruits being abundant in the surrounding area.
Cajabamba retains its Spanish colonial churches and plazas, and the local population is mostly Mestizo (a mestizo ethnic group), with a deep blend of traditional culture and Catholic festivals. The annual harvest festival and religious processions attract many tourists.
The city is surrounded by natural landscapes such as the Chimborazo Volcano, which is suitable for hiking and eco-tourism. Cajabamba is also an important transit point to the Chimborazo Reserve and is known for its pristine Andean village atmosphere.
The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with handicraft making (e.g. wool weaving) as an important sideline. The cities are small and the pace of life is soothing, making it an ideal destination to experience the folklore of the Ecuadorian Andes.