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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.
Located in the northeastern corner of Taiwan, Keelung is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the other, making it an important international commercial port and fishing base in Taiwan. Formerly known as "Chicken Cage", from the phonetic translation of the early Pingpu Ketagalan tribe, the city was officially named Keelung in 1886. As the maritime gateway to Northern Taiwan, Keelung Harbor stays open year-round and serves important functions such as container transportation, cruise ship docking and fishing operations.
Keelung is known for its unique rainy capital culture, with an average of more than 200 rainy days per year. The Miaokou Night Market is one of the most prestigious tourist night markets in Taiwan, bringing together local delicacies such as tempura, dingbian jiao, and nutritious sandwiches. The Chicken Cage Mid-Year Festival held every year on the Mid-Year's Day is also an important folklore celebration in Taiwan, and has been classified as an intangible cultural asset. The Heping Island Park, the Colorful Houses of Chengbin Fishing Harbor, and the Museum of Marine Science in the city are popular sightseeing spots.
Keelung belongs to the Keelung River Basin, with many hills and few plains, and has a subtropical monsoon climate with rainy winters. The unique harbor topography creates a meandering coastline and a natural harbor. It is about 30 kilometers away from Taipei City, forming a close living circle of Greater Taipei through highways and railroads. The outlying islands of Keelung and Pengjia are also an important part of its maritime territory.