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Mojokerto is a historical city located in East Java, Indonesia, about 50 kilometers from the provincial capital of Surabaya. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, especially as an important site area of the empire of the Manchu Boei, once one of the centers of the ancient Javanese kingdom. The city is surrounded by many archaeological discoveries such as temples and ancient inscriptions that attract history buffs to explore. Economically, Mertero is dominated by agriculture, small-scale industry and tourism, with a warm and humid climate suitable for growing crops such as rice. With a population of about 130,000, the city has a slower pace of life, making it suitable for experiencing traditional Indonesian culture.
Located in the lowland plains of East Java, close to the Brentas River, Mertero has easy access to major cities such as Surabaya by road and rail. The climate is tropical rainforest type, warm all year round, with the rainy season concentrated from November to March, and the suitable time for traveling is from April to October in the dry season. The natural environment is beautiful, surrounded by rural landscapes and nature reserves.
Mertero is a must-visit for Indonesian history buffs, and nearby are the ruins of Manjaboyi such as the temple of Trowulan, which showcases ancient Hindu and Buddhist art. There are also local markets within the city where you can sample traditional cuisine such as satay and gado gado. Tourism is developing and offers simple accommodation and guided tours for short cultural trips.
Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.
Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".
Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.
Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".