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Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County is located in the southeast of Chongqing, the hinterland of Wuling Mountain Area, is the largest district and county in Chongqing, known as the "Gateway to Southeast Chongqing". It is famous for Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Garden" prototype "Peach Blossom Garden in Youzhou", which is a collection of karst wonders, soil and Miao style and red culture in one. Within the Peach Blossom Garden scenic area, Taikoo Cave cave group is fantastically deep, and the village of Peach Blossom Garden is a replica of the idyllic atmosphere of "traffic in the road, dogs and chickens"; the thousand-year-old town of Gongtan, the Wujiang River Hundred Mile Gallery gallery winds through the Bayu tradition of foot-hanging towers built on the mountain, showing the unique charm of "Gongtan paintings, Longhe lanterns The unique charm of "Gongtan Painting, Longhe Lantern". As a Tujia and Miao settlement, Youyang retains national non-legacy such as Pendulum Dance and Maugus Dance, and the folk culture such as Silankappu Brocade and Tujia Mountain Songs has been passed on vividly, making it an ideal place to experience the diversified humanities and natural ecology of the Wuling Mountain Region.
Maretimo is the westernmost island of the Aeolian Islands, part of the province of Trapani in Sicily. This volcanic island of about 12 square kilometers is known as "the last secret of the Mediterranean" for its unspoiled nature and crystal clear waters.
The highest point on the island, Montefalcone, is 686 meters above sea level and offers a spectacular view of the entire archipelago. The surrounding waters are protected by a marine reserve, rich in marine life and rare communities of red coral. The unique landscape of sea caves and cliffs makes it a paradise for divers.
Maretimo preserves the ruins of an ancient Roman villa and a 19th-century defensive fortress, and the island's traditional white houses contrast with the blue sea and sky. Ancient fishing traditions are maintained and freshly caught tuna and sea bass are specialties.
Ferries run to the island every summer from Trapani and Milazzo in Sicily. Due to strictly controlled development, there are only two small hotels on the island, which maintains a peaceful and escapist atmosphere for travelers seeking a pristine natural experience.