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Narva is a border city in northeastern Estonia, located on the banks of the Narva River, across the river from Russia's Ivangorod. As Estonia's third largest city, Narva has a rich historical and cultural heritage, and its strategic location has made it a historically contested location for Sweden, Russia and Denmark. The city's most famous landmarks include the 13th-century Narva Castle and the 17th-century Hermann Tower, which displays a blend of Gothic and Baroque styles.
With a predominantly Russian-speaking and culturally diverse population, Narva is often referred to as "the gateway where East meets West". Economically, the city thrives on cross-border trade and manufacturing, and in recent years it has been actively promoting tourism, with visitors able to explore the Old Town, the Narva Museum and the riverfront. Despite being severely damaged in World War II, Narva has been rebuilt to retain its unique historical atmosphere and serves as a window into the history of the Baltic region.
Xiahe, belonging to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, is situated on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the cultural centers of the Amdo Tibetan area. It is famous for the Labrang Monastery, the world's premier Tibetan temple, which boasts six Buddhist schools, 108 Buddhist temples, and a large number of precious Buddha statues and thangkas, and is an important holy site for the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, attracting countless believers and tourists to come for pilgrimage and sightseeing every year. The Sanko grassland around the county is rich in water and grass, with green grass in summer and flocks of cows and sheep, where you can experience horseback riding, Tibetan home visits and other folk activities, and feel the rich Tibetan flavor. In addition, Xiahe also retains traditional horse races, Sun Buddha Festival and other folk activities, blending natural scenery and religious culture, is a must-visit place to explore the Gannan Plateau flavor.