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UTC+8 |
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Located in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China, the Shanxi Salt Lake is one of the oldest salt lakes in China, with a history of over 4,000 years of mining. Covering an area of about 130 square kilometers, this inland salt lake is known as the "Dead Sea of China" for its abundance of sodium sulfate-type salt, known as the "Dead Sea of China".
The salt lake is rich in many minerals and trace elements, and will naturally crystallize in summer to form white "nitrate flower" spectacle. It is not only an important chemical raw material base in China, but also developed floating experience, black mud health and other special tourism projects. Yuncheng Salt Lake is one of the three largest sodium sulfate inland salt lakes in the world, and the Dead Sea in Israel.
Local salt lake recreation resort has been built, tourists can experience the magical floating on the water, feel the unique charm of unsinkable lake water. Around the Salt Lake, there is still the ancient technique of watering and sunning salt in the reclaimed borders, which is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.