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Xiuning County is located in the south of Anhui Province, China, belonging to Huangshan City, is one of the six counties in ancient Huizhou, and is known as "China's first scholar county". It is located at the junction of Anhui, Zhejiang and Gan provinces, with a total area of 2,151 square kilometers, dominated by mountainous and hilly terrain, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%, and is a national key ecological functional area. The Hengjiang River, the source of Xin'an River, runs through the whole area, giving birth to unique natural and humanistic landscapes.
Huoning was founded in 208, the 13th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and is the core birthplace of Hui culture, preserving a large number of ancient residences, ancestral halls and pagodas in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Qiyun Mountain is a national 4A level scenic spot, one of the four famous Taoist mountains in China, famous for its Danxia landforms and cliff stone carvings. Ancient villages such as Wan'an Ancient Town and Xikou Yanggan Village show the original Huizhou style. Local specialties such as Xiuning Songluo Tea, which is a famous historical tea in China, and Huizhou Mao Tofu, wrapped dumplings and other delicacies are unique.
Xiuning is conveniently located 50 kilometers from Huangshan Airport and 30 kilometers from Huangshan North High Speed Railway Station. The best season to visit is spring and fall, and it is recommended to visit Qiyun Mountain, Huizhou Grand Canyon, Yunyan Lake and other attractions. The Qiyun Mountain Cross-country Race and Rape Flower Festival are held every year, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Huizhou culture, ecological photography and outdoor sports.
Jbeil, also known as Byblos, is a historic city on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, about 40 kilometers north of the capital Beirut. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Jbeil dates back to 7000 BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city is known as an important port for the ancient Phoenician civilization and was once the center of the Egyptian papyrus trade, with the word "Byblos" deriving from the Greek word for "papyrus". Archaeological sites including Phoenician temples, a Roman theater, a Crusader castle and the Ottoman-era Old Town attract visitors to explore its layers of history.
Today, Jubail blends old-world charm with modern life, and with its picturesque fishing ports, traditional bazaars and waterfront restaurants, it is an important cultural destination in Lebanon. Its economy is based on tourism, handicrafts and fishing, and its mild climate makes it suitable for year-round visits.