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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.
Sakya County, located in Rikaze, Tibet, China, is the birthplace of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism and is known as the "Second Dunhuang". Here with more than 700 years of history of the Sakya Temple is famous, the temple is divided into the south and north of the two temples, the south temple for the Yuan Dynasty castle-style building, the north temple for the early cultivation of the temple, the temple collection of a large number of valuable murals, thangkas and canonical books, the fusion of Nepal, India and the Chinese style of art, known as the treasure house of Tibetan culture and art. The Sakya school once ruled Tibet for a long time, and its "Dao Guo Fa" had a profound influence in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. The unique local Sakya costumes (flower silk dress) and the dance of jumping to the gods are also very distinctive, attracting many believers and cultural enthusiasts to come to explore, and it is a must-visit place to feel the charm of Tibet's religion and history.