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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Skopje |
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Shushi County, belonging to Kashgar Region of Xinjiang, is located at the northern foot of the Pamir Plateau and the western edge of the Tarim Basin, and was an important post on the southern route of the ancient Silk Road. It is adjacent to Kashgar City in the east and Kizilsu and Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in the west, with a total area of about 8,104 square kilometers, inhabited by 13 ethnic groups including Uyghur, Han, Tajik, etc., with rich Uyghur flavor and multiculturalism intermingling and coexisting. It was once part of the ancient Shule Kingdom, and has preserved traditional handicrafts such as Edelweiss silk weaving, wood carving and earthenware, etc., and is known as the "Township of Ethnic Crafts". Agriculture is dominated by the cultivation of cotton, wheat, pomegranate and figs, and the Kashgar River passes through the area, nurturing the richness of the oasis civilization. As the core area of the Kashgar Economic Development Zone, Shushi is relying on the advantages of its location, accelerating its progress from the ancient Silk Road to a modern new city, and becoming a vivid window showing the stability and development of Xinjiang.
Radža is a quiet town in western North Macedonia, nestled in the southern foothills of the Šar Mountains, about 120 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. The town is known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture and traditional Balkan flavor, with the old town's stone paths, wooden houses and quaint mosques speaking of its long history. Surrounded by dense forests and crystal clear mountain springs, it is an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism, especially in summer. The local people still practice handicrafts and traditional folklore, and the annual "Raja Cultural Festival" attracts many visitors to experience the authentic rural life of Northern Macedonia.