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UTC+8 |
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Located in the northwestern part of Shanxi Province, on the east bank of the Yellow River, it is the first important pass where the Yellow River flows into Shanxi Province, and has been the "screen of Jin" and a place where soldiers have to fight for their lives since ancient times. The Great Wall meanders in the territory, and the passes stand in a row. The Laoniuwan Yellow River Canyon meets the Great Wall, forming the spectacle of "the Yellow River and the Great Wall shaking hands", which is regarded as "one of the most beautiful canyons in China". It has a long history, belonging to Zhao in the Warring States period, and was a major town of nine borders in the Ming Dynasty, and the remains of the old city wall of Guan Guan and the Wenpen Pagoda now tell the vicissitudes of the border. The Yellow River culture, border culture and folk culture are blended here, and specialties such as mutton and oil cake are unique, making it a famous historical and cultural city in Northwest Jin with both natural scenery and cultural heritage.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.