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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.
Located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia in northwestern Finland, Kemi is an important gateway city to Lapland, just an hour's drive from the Arctic Circle. This small seaside town of 19,000 attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique polar landscapes and world-famous ice architecture.
Kemi's most famous landmark is the Ice Castle, rebuilt every winter, a magical castle made of sea ice that includes a hotel, church and art gallery. Visitors can also experience an icebreaker trip on the Sampo, where they can feel the shock of ice breaking up on the frozen sea and take part in the unique activity of floating on the ice.
As an aurora spot, Kemi is home to the Northern Lights from September to March. In the summer, the spectacle of the Midnight Sun takes place, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing can be enjoyed during the white nights. The city is also home to Havisanda, the longest food street in Northern Europe, offering authentic Lappish specialties.
Kemi is easily accessible by plane or train from Helsinki. The best seasons to visit are December to April (ice activity) and June-August (Midnight Sun). It is advisable to book accommodation in ice hotels in advance and prepare cold weather gear for extreme temperatures of -30°C.