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Pendleton is a historic town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 30 miles from the city of Greenville. The town is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture and deep cultural heritage.
Founded in 1790, Pendleton is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. The town center is home to more than 50 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Pendleton Borough Historical Museum, built in 1826. The town is also known for the Pendleton Farmstead National Historic Landmark, which showcases a unique look at an early farming community.
Each spring, Pendleton hosts the famous Pendleton Spring Festival, which attracts a large number of visitors who come to experience traditional crafts, music and food. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is close to the Savannah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to hike and fish.
Pendleton's economy is dominated by tourism and small businesses, while its proximity to Clemson University benefits from the radiation of educational resources. Its tranquil atmosphere and rich historical heritage make it a highly sought-after residential and tourist destination in the Upcountry region of South Carolina.
Donglan County, belonging to Hechi City of Guangxi, is located in the hinterland of northwest Guangxi, with the Hongshui River running through it, and is famous as the "hometown of generals" and the old revolutionary area. The peasant movement led by Wei Baiqun has been flourishing here, and Deng Xiaoping, Zhang Yunyi and other revolutionaries of the old generation have fought here, so the red culture is profound. The karst landforms in the area are very beautiful, known as "Natural Oxygen Bar", and the stalactites in the caves such as Xian/Dong/Yan/Ram are of various shapes and sizes, and the scenery along the Hongshui River is exquisite. The Zhuang culture is rich, with the art of copper drums and the custom of singing pike inherited for thousands of years, and specialties such as Donglan ink rice wine and chestnut aroma are unique. Nowadays, Donglan relies on red resources and ecological advantages to develop red tourism and eco-agriculture, which is a charming place to feel the humanities and nature of northwest Gui.