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Räpina is a quiet town in Võru County in southeastern Estonia, situated on the shores of Lake Pihkva, on the border with Russia, with a population of around 5,300. The town is known for its paper industry and horticulture, with the century-old Reipina Paper Mill being the mainstay of the local economy and its neighboring botanical gardens bringing together thousands of species of plants, making it a destination for gardening enthusiasts. The town retains a rich historical atmosphere, with an 18th-century Orthodox church and old wooden houses that tell the story of the past. In the summer, the peaceful scenery by the lake is complemented by local cultural events, attracting visitors looking for a slower pace of life. As one of Estonia's more digitized regions, Reipina has found a unique balance between tradition and modernity, making it an ideal place to experience the rural charm of the Baltic States.
Baju County is located in the southeast of Chamdo City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, in the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of about 3200 meters. The county is famous for its magnificent alpine valleys and the landscape of the Nu River basin, and is an important node of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (National Highway 318). Baju is rich in natural and cultural resources, including famous scenic spots such as Ranwu Lake and Laiku Glacier, as well as Tibetan Buddhist temples and traditional Tibetan villages. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with ecotourism gradually developing in recent years. The climate is alpine and dry, with large temperature differences between day and night, making it suitable for summer travel.