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Located in the northwestern part of the Portuguese region of Lisbon, about 30 kilometers from the capital, Mafra is a fascinating city that combines Baroque art with natural beauty. Its centerpiece, the Palácio de Mafra, is one of Portugal's most magnificent Baroque complexes, built in 1717 as a palace, convent and royal library, with a collection of 25,000 ancient books and an organ that is one of Europe's greatest treasures. The city is surrounded by the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where you can explore the breathtaking scenery and forests of the Atlantic coast on foot or by bike. In June, the "Festival of Mazan" is a vibrant celebration of the local culture with traditional music, food and folklore events, attracting visitors to experience the unique charm of this "living history museum".
Shibei District is one of the main urban areas in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, located in the central part of Qingdao city, which is the birthplace of Qingdao's century-old history and the core area of the city. As the political, economic and cultural center of Qingdao, Shibei District brings together many historical and cultural heritages with modern cityscapes, such as the German Style Street and Qingdao Hill World War I Ruins Park, which bear witness to Qingdao's colonial history and urban development. The area is conveniently located with a comprehensive subway network and trunk road system, and a thriving commercial district with vibrant business districts such as Taidong Pedestrian Street and Liaoning Road Science and Technology Street. In recent years, Shibei District has been actively promoting the renewal and industrial upgrading of the old city, focusing on the development of finance and technology, modern business, culture and tourism, etc. It is an important bearing area for Qingdao to build a major node city of the "Belt and Road" New Asia-Europe Continental Bridge Economic Corridor, which is characterized by both historical heritage and modern urban charm.