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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.
Sanxia District in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is located in the southwest of the Taipei metropolitan area, and is a representative town of the Greater Taipei area that combines historical heritage with the charm of a mountain town. The most prestigious Sanxia Old Street in the district has a well-preserved cluster of century-old Minnan-style riding buildings, and old businesses such as Grandma's Iron Eggs and Blue Dyeing Shop on Tiezhi Lane in the old street tell the story of the prosperity and marketplace atmosphere of the old days. Adjacent to the old street is the Three Gorges Ancestor Temple, built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which is a third-class monument in Taiwan. Inside the temple, the wood carvings, stone carvings and colorful paintings are superbly crafted, and the temple is known as the "Temple Hall of Art," which is a treasure of religious architecture in Taiwan. In addition, the refreshing scenery of the Hengxi Tea Plantation and the ecological beauty of the Dabaoshan Nature Reserve make the Three Gorges a sightseeing destination that combines history, culture, and landscape, and an excellent place to experience the traditional mountain town flavor of Taiwan.