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Pingdu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, and is administered by Qingdao. Located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, it is bordered by Laixi City in the east, Jimo District in the south, Changyi City in the west and Laizhou City in the north. It has a total area of about 3,176 square kilometers and a population of about 1.37 million.
Pingdu has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age. It belonged to Langya County during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and Pingdu County was set up in the Tang Dynasty. It has national cultural relics protection units such as Dazeshang stone carvings and Tianzhushan Wei monuments. It has a deep traditional culture, and is famous for its folk arts such as paper-cutting and clay sculpture.
Pingdu is an important agricultural production base in Shandong, producing wheat, corn, peanuts and apples. Industries are mainly machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles and garments, and in recent years, new energy and new material industries have been developing rapidly. As an important part of Qingdao Metropolitan Area, its economic vitality continues to grow.
Pingdu has a lot of hills and plains, with natural scenic spots such as Dazhe Mountain and Chashan Mountain, which are famous for "green mountains and beautiful water". The annual apricot blossom festival in spring and grape festival in fall attract a large number of tourists, making Pingdu an important eco-tourism destination around Qingdao.
Located in west-central Idaho, USA, McCall is a picturesque mountain town in Ware County, situated on the shores of Payette Lake. Located about 165 kilometers from Boise, the state capital, and at an elevation of more than 1,500 meters above sea level, the city is known as the "Pearl of the Mountains and Lakes" in Idaho.
McCall is known for its spectacular natural beauty, backed by the Frank Church Wilderness Area, with skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and the annual Winter Carnival in February, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors. The summer months are popular for hiking, fishing, and boating, and Payette Lake and the surrounding forests provide an abundance of outdoor activities.
McCall has a resident population of approximately 3,000 and an economy centered on tourism, supplemented by forestry and small businesses. The town center retains a strong western feel, with locally owned restaurants and boutiques along with annual events such as art shows and music festivals providing a unique community culture.
McCall can be reached via State Highway 75, and a small nearby airport offers seasonal flights. Named one of America's Best Small Towns multiple times for its low crime rate, clean air and close-knit community atmosphere, it is an ideal place to live for those seeking a natural lifestyle.