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Vale, a small town in the Samegrelo-Verkhnyaya Svaneti region of western Georgia, is situated in the southern foothills of the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea coast and attracts explorers with its untouched natural beauty and rich history. The traditional Georgian way of life has been preserved here, and visitors can stroll through the old stone streets and admire the ancient frescoes of medieval churches, or hike the surrounding valleys and experience the breathtaking beauty of the snow-capped mountains intertwined with the meadows. The vineyards around Valle are one of the most important sources of Georgian wine culture, with the locals continuing an 8,000 year old tradition of winemaking and making unique red wines in clay pots (qvevri). As the gateway between the Caucasus and the Black Sea, Valais is a small place that encapsulates the essence of Georgia's nature, history and people, making it an ideal destination for an in-depth experience of Transcaucasia's charms.
Located in the northwestern part of Xing'an League in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, Aershan is a border tourist city famous for its forest ecology and volcanic landscape. As an important ecological barrier in Inner Mongolia, it is known as the "Switzerland of the East" for its pristine forests, volcanic relics, mineral springs and snow and ice resources, as well as its distinctive landscapes in all four seasons.
The whole area of Aershan is covered with forests of the Daxingan Mountains, and there are volcanic geological wonders such as Tianchi, Shitanglin, and Azalea Lake, as well as world-class mineral springs and therapeutic resources. The snowy period in winter lasts up to 7 months, and there are professional ski resorts. As a multi-ethnic area inhabited by Mongolians, Han Chinese and other ethnic groups, the local area retains a unique forest culture and border flavor, and the Sino-Mongolian port of Arshan-Songbelt further enriches the cross-border tourism experience.
Aershan is conveniently located with a civil airport and railroad station, and a road network connecting popular destinations such as Hulunbeier and Xilingol. Core attractions include the Aershan National Forest Park, the White Wolf Peak Scenic Area and the Wonders of the Frozen River, which are suitable for year-round ecological sightseeing, hot springs recreation and ice and snow sports, making it an important ecotourism demonstration area in northern China.