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Pingxiang is located in the west of Jiangxi Province, adjacent to Hunan Province, is an important center city of Gan-Xiang border, known as "Jiangnan small Chongqing". As an ancient city with a thousand years of history, Pingxiang is known as "Jiangnan Coal Capital" because of its abundance of coal, and in recent times it has been the birthplace of the Anyuan Road Mining Workers' Movement, with a profound red culture. The territory of Wugong Mountain with its 100,000 acres of alpine meadows, peaks and clouds is famous, is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts; Yangqi Mountain Zen culture has a long history, the common temple for the Buddhist Zen "five seven sects," one of the ancestor of Yangqi Sect. Today, Pingxiang is accelerating industrial transformation, new energy, equipment manufacturing and other emerging industries are booming, while relying on ecological and human resources, to create a modern city pleasant to live in and pleasant to visit, and has become a bright pearl in western Gan.
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.