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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.
Sanwan Township, located in the northern part of Miaoli County, Taiwan, is a hilly area township with a predominantly Hakka culture. The township covers an area of about 52 square kilometers and has a population of about 6,000. The township is named after the Zhonggang Creek, which forms three large bends here. The township produces high-quality Oriental Beauty Tea (Puffy Wind Tea) and highly-grafted pears, and agriculture is the main economic industry. The township boasts attractions such as Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Sanwan Old Street and Wugu Temple, retaining strong traditional Hakka architecture and humanistic flavor. The annual Tung Blossom Season attracts many tourists to enjoy the beauty of April Snow.
Sanwan Township is connected to Hsinchu County in the north and Shihtan Township in the south, with Taiwan Highway No. 3 running through the entire country and about 15 minutes' drive from the Toufen Interchange, making it an important gateway to the Nanzhuang Scenic Area. The township maintains a complete Hakka settlement pattern, with traditional courtyard buildings and terraced rice fields forming a unique rural landscape.