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Located in western Massachusetts, on the banks of the Connecticut River and part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Holyoke was an important hub of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, and is known as the "Paper City" - famous for having housed nearly half of the nation's paper mills in the late 1800's. Today, the city combines industrial history with natural charm, and is home to Mount Tom State Park, which is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. Today, this city combines industrial history and natural charm with Mount Tom State Park, which offers panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, and a downtown with a collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings, including the Holyoke Canal System, which still stands as a testament to the prosperity of water transportation in the days of yore. As a multicultural community, the city retains its history and continues to revitalize itself with traditional events such as the annual Three County Fair and educational institutions such as Holyoke Community College.
Located in the northeastern part of China's Guizhou Province, Shichian County is part of Tongren City, with a total area of 2,173 square kilometers. Located in the Wuling Mountains, it has a humid climate and excellent ecological environment, and is famous for its karst landforms and geothermal resources.
Shiqian has a thousand years of hot spring culture, the ancient hot spring group is known as "China's hot spring township". At the same time, it is the birthplace of Chinese moss tea, and Shiqian moss tea is a national geographical indication product. Multi-ethnic settlement (mainly Gelao, Dong), retaining a unique Nuo opera, crying marriage song and other intangible cultural heritage.
The ancient architectural complexes of Ming and Qing dynasties, such as Shiqian Prefecture Wen Temple and Wanshou Palace, are well preserved, and Chengnan Hot Spring Scenic Spot combines natural and humanistic landscapes. Yao Shang Gelao Cultural Village offers original folklore experience, and the Fodingshan National Nature Reserve within its territory is a biodiversity hotspot.