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Xiuning County: Hui Culture and Ecotourism Resort

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.

History, Culture and Natural Resources

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.

Travel and Transportation Information

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.

Overview of Hequ County, Shanxi, China

Hequ County belongs to Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located at the junction of Jin, Shaanxi, and Mongolia provinces and regions, and the northern section of the Jin-Shaanxi Canyon on the east bank of the Yellow River. The county covers an area of 1,327 square kilometers and has a population of about 140,000 people. The county is named after the unique curved channel of the Yellow River, and is known as the "Cocking Three Provinces".

History and Culture

Hequ has a long history of human activities as early as the Neolithic Age, and is one of the important birthplaces of the Yellow River civilization. It is the birthplace of the Shanxi folk song "Hequ Folk Song" and the national intangible cultural heritage "Hequ Er Ren Tai", and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art". The Xikou Ancient Ferry, the Protectorate Tower and other monuments bear witness to the historical memories of the Jin merchants who traveled to Xikou during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Economy and Resources

Hequ is rich in mineral resources, with 12 billion tons of coal reserves, and is an important part of Shanxi's energy and heavy chemical industry base. Agriculture is characterized by the cultivation of small grains and sea red fruits, and industry is dominated by the coal and electricity industry. In recent years, it has actively developed Yellow River eco-tourism, and created such special attractions as Niangniangtan and Longkou Water Conservancy Hub.

Geography and Ecology

Located in the northeast edge of Loess Plateau, belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate. The Yellow River flows through the county for 76 kilometers, forming a unique canyon wetland ecology. There is the Yellow River Serpentine National Geopark in the county, which shows the geological wonders of the Yellow River channel change and has important ecological protection and scientific research value.