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Leishan County, located in the southeast of Guizhou Province, in the hinterland of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, is one of the important birthplaces of the Miao culture, and is regarded as the "Center of China's Miao Culture". It has the world's largest Miao settlement village, Xijiang Thousand Houses Miao Village, where the footstools are built on the mountains and cascade over one another, showing the wisdom and aesthetics of Miao architecture, and attracting countless tourists every year to experience non-heritage cultures such as the Year of the Miao, Miao embroidery, and silver jewelry forging. In addition, the Leigong Mountain National Nature Reserve straddles the county, with over 80% forest coverage, a treasure trove of plant and animal genes, and an average summer temperature of 15°C, making it a resort for summer vacation and recuperation. Leishan is a perfect blend of pristine natural landscapes and rich Miao flavor, making it an ideal place to explore ethnic culture and return to 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.