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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 northwestern part of Gansu Province, China, in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, Zhangye is an important historical and cultural city on the ancient Silk Road. The city is famous for its magnificent Danxia landforms, and Zhangye Danxia National Geopark is included in the World Geopark Network, attracting tourists from around the globe with its colorful hilly landscapes.
Zhangye is home to a wealth of historical sites, such as Asia's largest indoor clay reclining Buddha preserved in the Great Buddha Temple, as well as the ruins of the Han and Ming Great Walls and the ancient city of Heishuiguo. As an agricultural and energy base in Gansu Province, Zhangye is known for its corn seed production and new energy industry. Conveniently accessible via Zhangye Ganzhou Airport or the Lanxin High Speed Railway, the best travel seasons are summer and fall.