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Pinghe County is located in the south of China's Fujian Province, under Zhangzhou City, at the junction of Fujian and Guangdong Provinces. It has a long history, having been founded in the 13th year of Ming Zhengde (1518), and is one of the important birthplaces of southern Fujian culture.
Pinghe has a rich cultural heritage, including the national cultural relics protection units of Jiaowulou and Zhuangshang Building and other earth building complexes. It is also the ancestral home of Lin Yutang, the world's literary master, and has nurtured a unique blend of Hakka and Southern Fujian cultures.
Pinghe is famous for the "Hometown of Koonji Honey Pomelo in China", and its Koonji Honey Pomelo is a National Geographical Indication product. In addition, Baiya Qilan Tea is also a local specialty agricultural product, which enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad.
The county has beautiful natural scenery, with such landscapes as the Lingtong Mountain National Geopark and the Hakka Terraces in Daxi Town. With beautiful mountains and high forest coverage, it is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and leisure vacation.
Marken is a historic fishing village in the Dutch province of North Holland, located on the shores of Lake Ijssel near Ijmuiden, and was once a separate island before being connected to the mainland by a dyke. Famous for its well-preserved traditional wooden shoe architecture and fishermen's culture, a stroll through the cobblestone streets is like traveling back to 19th century Holland. The village's colorful wooden houses, windmills and traditional clothing displays attract visitors from all over the world to experience the original Dutch style. Marcken is not only a paradise for photographers, but also an ideal place to experience the slow life of Holland. It is only about 30 minutes away from the capital city of Amsterdam, making it a popular destination for short trips around the city.