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Helan County is located in the northwestern part of Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in the Ningxia Plain and the eastern foot of Helan Mountain, named after the mountain, known as the "Pearl on the Seas". With the lofty Helan Mountains in the north, the rich Yinchuan Plain in the south and the Yellow River passing through the city, the area has nurtured a unique history of blending farming and nomadic civilization. As a world cultural heritage, Helan Mountain petroglyphs record the life totems of ancient ancestors and are the outstanding representatives of northern petroglyphs; while the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain are the world-recognized golden production area of wine grapes, where famous wineries such as Zhangyu and Ningxia are gathered, and the wines they produce have won many international awards. In recent years, Helan, relying on natural and cultural resources, has vigorously developed cultural and tourism integration industry, and has become an important window to show the style of "South River on the Seas" in Ningxia, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the gifts of history and nature.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.