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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 southwestern part of Liaoning Province, China, Xingcheng is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Huludao City, bordering on the Bohai Bay and famous for its long history, hot spring resources and seaside scenery. As a Ming Dynasty Ningyuan Guard City, Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four best-preserved Ming Dynasty ancient cities in China and is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit. The city has rich tourism resources, including the Xingcheng Seaside Bathing Beach, Chrysanthemum Island, and Shushan National Forest Park, as well as a number of hot springs resorts, and is known as "China's Hot Springs City".
The economy of Xingcheng is based on tourism, fishery, light industry and agriculture, with the swimwear industry being particularly prominent, and it is one of the world's most important production bases for swimwear. Local seafood and fruits (e.g. apples) also enjoy a great reputation. Transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Harbin Railway and highway running through the city, and the Huludao North Railway Station is about 30 kilometers away. Blending history and culture with nature and leisure, Xingcheng is a popular tourist destination in Northeast China, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists on an annual basis.