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Hukou County is located in the north of Jiangxi Province, southeast of Jiujiang City, at the intersection of the south bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the entrance of Poyang Lake into the river, which is known as "the lock and key of the Yangtze River and Lake, and the thoroughfare of the three provinces". It is named "Hukou" where Poyang Lake enters the Yangtze River and is the water gateway of Jiangxi Province. The golden waterway of the Yangtze River and the water system of Poyang Lake meet here, forming the magnificent scene of "the lake lapping at the shore and the waves surging in the sky".
Hukou has a rich cultural heritage, Su Shi, a writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, wrote the famous piece "The Record of Shizhong Mountain", which makes it "the first mountain of China's ancient strange sound"; the territory has the national cultural heritage unit of Shizhong Mountain Scenic Spot, the ruins of the Huaiwang Palace of the Ming Dynasty and other monuments, as well as Hukou Cao Long, Qingyang Cavity, and other national non-heritages, which have been inherited for thousands of years. As a strong industrial county in Jiangxi, Hukou relies on the Yangtze River shoreline resources, layout of new materials, new energy and other industries, is an important manufacturing base in northern Gan. Meanwhile, the Poyang Lake Wetland Migratory Bird Sanctuary attracts hundreds of thousands of cranes and other rare birds to overwinter here every year, which is called "Migratory Bird Paradise", where nature and humanities meet.
Pendleton is a historic town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 30 miles from the city of Greenville. The town is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture and deep cultural heritage.
Founded in 1790, Pendleton is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. The town center is home to more than 50 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Pendleton Borough Historical Museum, built in 1826. The town is also known for the Pendleton Farmstead National Historic Landmark, which showcases a unique look at an early farming community.
Each spring, Pendleton hosts the famous Pendleton Spring Festival, which attracts a large number of visitors who come to experience traditional crafts, music and food. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is close to the Savannah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to hike and fish.
Pendleton's economy is dominated by tourism and small businesses, while its proximity to Clemson University benefits from the radiation of educational resources. Its tranquil atmosphere and rich historical heritage make it a highly sought-after residential and tourist destination in the Upcountry region of South Carolina.