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Located in west-central Idaho, USA, McCall is a picturesque mountain town in Ware County, situated on the shores of Payette Lake. Located about 165 kilometers from Boise, the state capital, and at an elevation of more than 1,500 meters above sea level, the city is known as the "Pearl of the Mountains and Lakes" in Idaho.
McCall is known for its spectacular natural beauty, backed by the Frank Church Wilderness Area, with skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and the annual Winter Carnival in February, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors. The summer months are popular for hiking, fishing, and boating, and Payette Lake and the surrounding forests provide an abundance of outdoor activities.
McCall has a resident population of approximately 3,000 and an economy centered on tourism, supplemented by forestry and small businesses. The town center retains a strong western feel, with locally owned restaurants and boutiques along with annual events such as art shows and music festivals providing a unique community culture.
McCall can be reached via State Highway 75, and a small nearby airport offers seasonal flights. Named one of America's Best Small Towns multiple times for its low crime rate, clean air and close-knit community atmosphere, it is an ideal place to live for those seeking a natural lifestyle.
Xiling Gorge of China mainly refers to Xiling Gorge located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, the western section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, starting from Xiangxikou in Badong County in the west and ending at Nanjinguan in Yichang in the east, with a total length of 76 kilometers, which is the longest canyon in the Three Gorges, known as the "dangerous" canyon. With steep cliffs on both sides, strange peaks, and fast-flowing river, it is known as "Xiling Gorge, with heavy rocky peaks and hidden sky and sun". As a meeting place of ancient Ba-chu culture, Xiling Gorge not only carries Qu Yuan, Zhaojun and other historical legends, but also due to the completion of the Three Gorges Project to form the high gorges and flat lakes, a blend of natural wonders and humanistic heritage, and become an important node on the Yangtze River Golden Tourism Route, attracting tourists to appreciate the beauty of the "landscape painting gallery" and the weight of the millennium cultural lineage.