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Valandovo is a small town in the south of the Republic of North Macedonia, situated on the banks of the Strumica River, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Skopje and close to the Greek border. The town has a population of about 10,000 and is known for its warm climate, fertile land and laid-back pace of life. The local economy is based on agriculture and produces excellent wines, figs and tobacco, and the annual "Vallandovo Wine Festival" attracts many tourists. The surrounding natural beauty and proximity to Lake Ohrid and the Beleska Mountains make it an ideal destination for hiking, wine tasting and experiencing the culture of the Balkan countryside. Despite its small size, Vallandovo is an understated jewel in the south of Northern Macedonia, with its simple folklore and unique regional charm.
Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.