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Koping County is located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belonging to the Aksu Region and situated on the northwestern edge of the Tarim Basin. It has a total area of about 12,000 square kilometers and a population of about 50,000, with Uyghur as the main ethnic group. The county is connected to Wensu County in the north, Awati County in the east, Wush County in the west, and Aheqi County in the Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in the south.
Keping County is located in the hilly area at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with a typical temperate continental arid climate. The average annual temperature is 10.3℃, and the annual precipitation is about 70 millimeters. The main rivers are Keping River and Tiegek River, etc. Agriculture relies on glacial meltwater irrigation. There are natural landscapes such as Yardang Landform and Red Mountain Canyon in the territory.
Koping was an important post on the ancient Silk Road, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The ruins of the ancient camel bell road of the Tang Dynasty and the beacon tower of the Han Dynasty still exist. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing jujubes, walnuts, apricots and other specialty fruits, known as the "hometown of jujubes". In recent years, the tourism industry has been vigorously developed, and the Keping Grand Canyon and the ruins of Qilan Ancient City have become popular tourist destinations.
The local area retains a unique traditional Uyghur culture, which is characterized by Mukam art, Sainam dance and handmade embroidery. Traditional cuisines include naan pit barbecue, kebing baked buns and medicinal tea. Folk events such as the Apricot Blossom Festival and the Picking Festival are held every year, attracting a large number of tourists to experience the frontier flavor.
Lukut, a coastal town in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan, bordering the Straits of Malacca and about 30 kilometers from the capital city of Seremban, attracts tourists with its rich historical sites and tranquil beaches.From the 18th to 19th centuries, Lukut was an important Malay trading kingdom, and the remnants of its history are witnessed by the old fortress of Kota Lukut, which has become a popular historical attraction where tourists can climb up to the fortress for a view of the sea. Visitors can climb up to the fortress for a panoramic view of the sea. The town's Lukut Museum showcases local culture and traditional handicrafts. In addition, the Lukut coastline is ideal for sailing, fishing and other activities, and is also surrounded by the resources of well-known tourist destinations such as Port Dickson, making it an ideal place to experience Negeri Sembilan's history and natural beauty.