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Qiu County is located in the southeastern part of Hebei Province, the eastern part of Handan City, and the junction of Hebei, Luzhou and Henan Provinces. It is situated in the Heilonggang Basin of the North China Plain, and is a typical agricultural county. It is a typical agricultural county. It has a long history and was founded in the Han Dynasty, and was called "Pingyang Town" in ancient times, and later renamed "Qiu County" because of its mound-like shape. As a traditional agricultural county, Qiu County is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Cotton" and "Hometown of Chinese Melon", with excellent quality of agricultural products such as cotton, sweet potatoes, specialty fruits and vegetables, and is an important agricultural production base in the region. In recent years, Qiu County, relying on the advantages of agricultural resources, to promote the integrated development of "agriculture + culture and tourism", folk paper-cutting, local opera and other traditional cultural heritage, showing a unique charm of the plains of the small city. Convenient transportation, close to the Daguang Expressway and National Highway 106, provides strong support for the export of agricultural products and economic development.
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.