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Located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, China, Pingnan County is part of Ningde City, a county known for its landscape ecology and ancient village culture. Located in the middle of the Vulture Peak Mountain Range, it has a high average altitude and a cool climate, and is known as a "natural air-conditioned city".
Pingnan has the Baishuiyang-Yuanyang Stream National Scenic Spot, in which Baishuiyang is known as "the best view in the world" and is a rare shallow water plaza in the world, while Yuanyang Stream is famous for its canyon waterfalls and ecological diversity, and is a national nature reserve.
With a long history, Pingnan has preserved a large number of ancient villages of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Shuangxi Town and Jiha Village, which have inherited the traditional architecture and folk culture of eastern Fujian. It is also one of the places where the traditional building techniques of wooden arch bridges in China are passed down in a living form, and is listed on the United Nations' list of non-legacy.
As an ecological demonstration county, Pingnan focuses on green development and is rich in specialties such as alpine tea and edible mushrooms. The tourism industry focuses on nature sightseeing, rural experience and cultural heritage tourism, making it an important destination for eco-tourism in Fujian.
Located in Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Douliu City is the county seat and political, economic and cultural center of the county. The city is located in the northern part of the Jia Nan Plain and has a subtropical monsoon climate with mild and pleasant seasons. Douliu is famous for its agriculture, producing pomelo, willow and rice, and is known as the "Agricultural Capital".
Douliu is rich in history and culture, with attractions such as Taiping Old Street, Xingqi Memorial Hall and Yunlin University of Science and Technology. Local delicacies, such as Douliu Yuanzai Ice, Bowls of Kuey Teow and Pork Dumplings, are popular among tourists. In recent years, Douliu has been actively promoting tourism and agriculture, combining traditional and modern features to become a livable city in central Taiwan.