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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.
Dunhua, located in the western part of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province, is an eco-tourism city in the hinterland of the Changbai Mountains, and is known as the "Ancient Capital of a Thousand Years and a Hundred Years County". It was once the capital city of the Bohai Kingdom (698-926), and the existing Bohai Kingdom ruins bear witness to the splendor of ancient civilization in Northeast Asia. As a hub of tourism in Northeast Asia, Dunhua is located in the Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, with the world's largest nunnery, Zhengjue Temple, and the world's tallest bronze statue of Sakyamuni. With 78% forest coverage and the Mudan River running through the city, Dunhua is a natural "oxygen bar" and a town of green food with rich animal and plant resources. Relying on the historical heritage and ecological advantages, Dunhua has integrated folk culture, red tourism and recreation industry, and has become a unique and charming livable and touristic city in the eastern part of Jilin.