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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Amsterdam |
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UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
Situated in the northwest of Shandong Province and the southern tip of Dezhou City, Xazin County is located at the junction of Hebei, Shandong and Henan Provinces, with a long history and deep cultural heritage. As an important node on the Yellow River Road, XIAJIN has a unique sandy ecology due to the Yellow River flooding and alluvial deposits, which has given birth to a group of ancient mulberry trees stretching for thousands of years, with more than 20,000 ancient mulberry trees over a hundred years old, and it has been named as "China's Mulberry Capital" and "National Forest Park". It is rich in ecological resources, and the wetland of the Yellow River Road is an important station for migratory birds, which has the value of both agricultural sightseeing and eco-tourism. At the same time, with the mulberry industry as the core, Xiajin has developed a characteristic industrial chain such as mulberry silkworm breeding, mulberry planting, mulberry product processing, etc., integrating the traditional farming civilization and modern ecological concepts, and it is a bright pearl with both natural charm and humanistic vitality in Northwest Shandong Province.
Helden is a charming town in the Dutch province of Limburg, located near the Dutch-German border in the Bevolkingscentrum, about 30 kilometers from the provincial capital Maastricht. Famous for its history of coal mining, the town was an important industrial center in the province of Limburg in the 20th century, and has gradually transformed into a livable community featuring services and agriculture since the closure of the coal mines. Helden is rich in nature, with forests, canals and nature reserves scattered around, suitable for hiking and cycling; the local cultural activities are active, and the "Helden in de Branding" music festival in September every year attracts the participation of the neighboring residents to show the strong vitality of the local community. As a representative town of the South of the Netherlands, Helden blends industrial heritage with modern life, making it an ideal destination for experiencing the idyllic and communal culture of the province of Limburg.