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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.
Hestur is one of the 18 islands of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, west of the island of Strymer, where the capital Tórshavn is located. The island covers an area of about 6.1 square kilometers and has a steep and rugged coastline, with the highest point, Múlin, reaching 421 meters above sea level. The island is sparsely populated with only small settlements, and is characterized by traditional fishing and sheep farming, retaining its unspoiled natural beauty and peaceful rural atmosphere.
The western side of Hester Island boasts spectacular bird cliffs, which are home to puffins, guillemots and other seabirds. The island's vegetation is dominated by grassland and tundra, and the undulating terrain is ideal for exploring on foot. Dolphin and whale activity is common in the surrounding waters, making it a popular spot for bird watching and nature photography. The harbor on the east coast of the island serves as a docking point for fishing boats and is connected to neighboring islands by regular ferries.
The island's villages have brightly colored houses, churches and old straw-roofed houses in the traditional Faroese architectural style. Most of the inhabitants work in the fishing industry or commute to nearby islands for work. Visitors can reach the island by ferry from Tórshavn or Korte and experience Nordic island life away from the hustle and bustle. With its untouched and unspoiled nature, Hester Island is a secluded and charming destination in the Faroe Islands.