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Yanhe Tujia Autonomous County is located in the northeastern part of Guizhou Province of China, belonging to Tongren Municipality, situated in the middle and lower reaches of the Wujiang River and bordering with Chongqing Municipality. As the only Tujia autonomous county in Guizhou Province, Yanhe is known for its unique ethnic culture, natural landscape and red history. The county covers an area of about 2,468 square kilometers and has a population of about 680,000, with ethnic minorities, mainly Tujia, accounting for more than 60% of the total population.
Yanhe boasts the core scenic spots of Wujiang River Gallery, famous for its canyons, caves and karst landscapes, such as Mayang River National Nature Reserve and Lizhi Gorge. The Wujiang River runs through the whole area, offering rafting and sightseeing experiences. The local area is rich in specialties such as hollow plums and oil tea, and eco-agriculture and tourism are closely integrated.
Yanhe is an important inheritance place of Tujia culture, preserving intangible cultural heritages such as Pendulum Hand Dance and Nuo Opera. Meanwhile, as an old revolutionary area, red attractions such as the former site of the Revolutionary Committee of Qiandong Special Region have witnessed the history of the Long March of the Chinese Red Army. Transportation is mainly by highway and Wujiang River water transport, and ecotourism and ethnic economy are being developed continuously.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.