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Erdenet is the second largest city in Mongolia, located about 240 kilometers northwest of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, at an altitude of about 1,300 meters above sea level. As the capital of the Orkhon Province, the city is famous for the Erdenet Mining Company, the world's fourth largest copper and molybdenum mine, and the development of mineral resources forms the backbone of its economy.
With a population of approximately 100,000, Ergun is an important industrial and cultural center of Mongolia. The city retains elements of traditional nomadic culture, while incorporating modern industrial features. The city hosts annual national festivals such as the Naadam, and the surrounding steppe landscapes and yurt camps demonstrate the typical steppe way of life.
The city is situated in the eastern foothills of the Hangai Mountains, surrounded by forest and grassland landscapes, with a pleasant climate in summer. The main attractions include the Ergen mine observation deck, the local museum and the traditional handicraft market, making it a unique destination for experiencing Mongolia's industrial culture and natural beauty.
Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County is located in the southwestern part of Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and is home to the famous Huangguoshu Waterfalls. The county is dominated by the cultures of the Buyi and Miao ethnic groups, with rich ethnic flavors and a rich natural landscape and human heritage. Zhenning has a mild climate, abundant rainfall and rich natural resources, and is known for its agriculture, including tea, bee-sugar plums and the specialty food Bobo sugar.
Zhenning is the core area of the Huangguoshu Waterfall Group, with spectacular and wondrous waterfalls, listed as a World Natural Heritage Site, attracting a large number of tourists every year. Traditional villages, batik crafts and festivals (e.g. March 3) of the local Buyei ethnic group show a deep cultural heritage. The economy is dominated by tourism and agriculture, and the local specialties of honey plums and bobo candies are renowned throughout the country. Zhenning is conveniently connected to Guiyang and Anshun via highways, making it an important node for tourism on the western route of Guizhou.