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Holvik is a seaside town in Rogaland county in southwestern Norway, located at the entrance to the famous Lysefjord and next to the tourist town of Stavanger. A classic settlement in the fjord region, Holvik is known for its magnificent natural beauty and peaceful fishing village atmosphere.
The town has a unique view of the fjord, the mountains and the North Sea, and is surrounded by hiking trails and viewpoints. Natural wonders such as the famous Preikestolen and Kjerag are within easy reach, making it an important gateway for exploring the fjords of Norway's west coast.
The economy has traditionally been based on fishing and sailing, but in recent years the fjord tourism industry has seen a rise in local lodging, catering and guide services. Høvik retains its typical Norwegian wooden architecture, and the Midnight Sun in summer and the Aurora Borealis in winter add to its seasonal charm.
Holvik is about an hour's drive or boat ride from Stavanger. The town is an important stop on the Lüsserfjord cruise route and one of the starting points for the hiking trail to the Budapest, offering visitors an original Norwegian fjord experience.
Mingshan, Liaoning, China, known as Mingshan District, Benxi City, Liaoning Province, is located in the southeastern part of Liaoning Province, in the hinterland of Liaodong Peninsula urban agglomeration, and is one of the core urban areas of Benxi City, which is adjacent to the capital city of Shenyang, with an advantageous geographic location. As the political, economic and cultural center of Benxi City, Mingshan District has a long history and deep cultural heritage, blending Manchu tradition with modern urban style. The district has convenient transportation, with the Shendan Railway and Shendan Expressway running through the district, and a thriving business community with mature commercial facilities and educational and medical resources. In terms of natural ecology, Mingshan is surrounded by mountains, and the Taizi River meanders through the area, constituting a unique landscape of "the city in the mountains and the water in the city", which makes it a modern urban area suitable for living and working.