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Quxian County is located in the northeastern part of Sichuan Province of China, under the jurisdiction of Dazhou City, and is situated in the basin of the Qiujiang River, a tributary of the Jialing River. As an important county-level administrative region in east Sichuan, it has a long history, and is the ancient birthplace of the Tribute Culture, with a county system already established during the Qin Dynasty. The county has a total area of about 2018 square kilometers and a population of about 1.35 million, with agriculture, building materials and energy industries as its economic pillars.
Quxian County is known as the "Country of Han Que", with one-fourth of the country's existing Han Que, and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. Local intangible cultural heritages include Quxian Sanhui Cai Tinghui (a national intangible heritage), bamboo weaving techniques and sip wine brewing techniques. Specialties such as Quxian yellow flowers, smacking wine and ducks are well known.
The county is characterized by hilly landscape and subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 17.8℃. The Xiangyu Railway and South Daliang Highway pass through the county, and it is 70 kilometers away from Dazhou River City Airport, forming a three-dimensional transportation network by water, land and air. In recent years, it has focused on the development of culture and tourism industry, creating Hanque Culture Park, Wenfeng Mountain Tourism Scenic Spot and other special projects.
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.