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Located in the western part of Fujian Province, China, Longyan is a regional center city at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces. As a famous old revolutionary area and a major settlement of Hakka people, Longyan is rich in red culture and Hakka traditions. The city's hilly terrain, high forest coverage and beautiful ecological environment make it known as the "Green Treasure of Fujian".
Longyan's economy is characterized by resource-based industries, with the Zijinshan Gold and Copper Mine famous throughout the country, as well as the development of machinery manufacturing, new materials and cultural and tourism industries. The transportation is convenient, with quick access to coastal cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou via high-speed rail and highways. The city is rich in tourism resources, including world heritage sites such as Fujian Tulou (Yongding), the Danxia landform of Guanzhi Mountain and the former site of the Gutian Conference, among other well-known attractions.
As an important birthplace of Hakka culture, Longyan retains unique Hakka language, food and folk activities, attracting a large number of tourists every year to experience the original Hakka flavor.
Vik is a small town on Iceland's southern coast, with a population of less than 300, but known for its spectacular natural beauty. With Europe's southernmost coastline, the iconic black sand beaches are made of volcanic basalt, and the waves lapping against the black pebbles create a striking visual impact. Nearby, the Reynisfjara waterfall plunges into the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by a cluster of basalt columns, which legend says are the work of giants. The town is also surrounded by glaciers, volcanoes and tundra, making it an ideal spot for viewing the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. Though small, Vik epitomizes Iceland's natural beauty and attracts visitors from all over the world to explore this rawness and purity.