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Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/; Spanish: Tucson, O'odham: Cuk-Ṣon) is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and is home to the University of Arizona. It is the second largest city in Arizona behind Phoenix, with a population of 542,629 in the 2020 United States census, while the population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is 1,043,433. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA). Both Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the U.S.–Mexico border. Tucson is the 34th largest city and the 53rd largest metropolitan area in the United States (2014).

Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, Sahuarita south of the city, and South Tucson in an enclave south of downtown. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson (some within or overlapping the city limits) include Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Midvale Park, Tanque Verde, Tortolita, and Vail. Towns outside the Tucson metro area include Benson to the southeast, Catalina and Oracle to the north, and Green Valley to the south.

Tucson was founded as a military fort by the Spanish when Hugo O'Conor authorized the construction of Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón in 1775. It was included in the state of Sonora after Mexico gained independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. In 1853, the United States acquired a 29,670 square miles (76,840 km2) region of present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico from Mexico under the Gadsden Purchase. Tucson served as the capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877. Tucson was Arizona's largest city by population during the territorial period and early statehood, until it was surpassed by Phoenix by 1920. Nevertheless, population growth remained strong during the late 20th century. In 2017, Tucson was the first American city to be designated a "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO.

Baoding, known in ancient times as Shanggu, Baozhou, Zaocheng and Baofu, is located in the middle of Hebei Province and at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains. It is one of the central cities in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and a part of China (Hebei) Free Trade Experimental Zone. It is known as "three passes controlled in the north, nine provinces in the south, and an important place in Gifu." it's called Nanpinghan. Today, the name of Baoding means "defend the capital and stabilize the world". Baoding has always been the "capital capital" and the "south gate of the capital". In the Qing Dynasty, Baoding was the capital of Zhili Province and the resident of the governor of Zhili Province. for nearly 300 years from 1669 to 1968, Baoding was the political, economic, cultural and military center of Hebei and the regional political center of China. After the founding of New China, it has also been the provincial capital of Hebei Province twice. Baoding is also the legendary hometown of Emperor Yao, with a history of more than 3000 years. It is the kingdom of Yan and Zhongshan in history.
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Baishi Mountain in the west of Beijing, enjoy the lilac flowers and embrace the cool summer wonderland at 21 degrees Celsius
The last time I came to Baishi Mountain, I participated in cross-country running a few years ago. I still remember the magnificent natural landscape h
On October 19, 2019, a two-day self-driving tour in Zhuozhou City, Baoding, Hebei Province, and Yuxian County, Zhangjiakou
At 6:15 am on October 19, 2019, our husband and wife set off from Tianjin on time, drove to Zhuozhou City, Baoding, Hebei Province, and arrived at the
Two-day self-driving tour in Baoding City, Hebei Province on May 22, 2021
Two-day self-driving tour in Baoding City, Hebei Province on May 22, 2021 At 6:40 am on May 22, 2021, our husband and wife set off from Tianjin on tim
Baoding Yesanpo One House and Two Villas B&B, a three-storey building with a single door and a single courtyard, looks like a painting from a distance and a poem from a close view
Terrace, starry sky, and the extremely romantic Yesanpo internet celebrity homestay "One House, Two Villas". It’s hot in July, it’s already hot enough