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Qingshui County, under Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China, is located in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, at the southwestern foot of Longshan Mountain, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. With a total area of about 2012 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, it is predominantly Han Chinese, with Hui and other ethnic minorities living there. It has a long history and is the hometown of Emperor Xuanyuan, known as the "Hometown of Xuanyuan".
Qingshui County has a rich cultural heritage, with many historical sites, such as Han Dynasty ruins, Song Dynasty buildings and ancient temples of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As a must-pass place on the ancient Silk Road, it is a blend of diverse cultures, with traditional folklore such as Qinqiang, social fire performances and the art of paper-cutting being passed down to the present day. The local economy is mainly agricultural, producing apples, walnuts and wheat, and is gradually developing into tourism and eco-industry.
Qingshui County has beautiful natural scenery and a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. Famous attractions include the Flower Stone Cliff, Hot Spring Resort and Xuan Yuan Lake Park, which attract tourists with its fresh air and hot spring resources. Conveniently connected to major cities in Gansu Province by road and rail, it is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage exploration.
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.