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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.
Located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, China, Pingnan County is part of Ningde City, a county known for its landscape ecology and ancient village culture. Located in the middle of the Vulture Peak Mountain Range, it has a high average altitude and a cool climate, and is known as a "natural air-conditioned city".
Pingnan has the Baishuiyang-Yuanyang Stream National Scenic Spot, in which Baishuiyang is known as "the best view in the world" and is a rare shallow water plaza in the world, while Yuanyang Stream is famous for its canyon waterfalls and ecological diversity, and is a national nature reserve.
With a long history, Pingnan has preserved a large number of ancient villages of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Shuangxi Town and Jiha Village, which have inherited the traditional architecture and folk culture of eastern Fujian. It is also one of the places where the traditional building techniques of wooden arch bridges in China are passed down in a living form, and is listed on the United Nations' list of non-legacy.
As an ecological demonstration county, Pingnan focuses on green development and is rich in specialties such as alpine tea and edible mushrooms. The tourism industry focuses on nature sightseeing, rural experience and cultural heritage tourism, making it an important destination for eco-tourism in Fujian.