Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Anqiu City is located in the middle of Shandong Province and the south of Weifang City, situated in the transition zone between Taiyi Mountain Range and Jiaodong Peninsula, with a total area of 1,760 square kilometers, which is one of the important birthplaces of Qilu culture. It has a long history, more than 2,200 years since the county was established in the Western Han Dynasty, and there are Han portrait stone tombs (a national key cultural relics protection unit), Gongyechang Academy and other monuments in the city, which show the profound humanistic heritage. As "the hometown of Chinese onion" and "the hometown of strawberry", Anqiu relies on ecological advantages to develop modern agriculture, and agricultural products such as Anqiu onion and Huiqu millet are famous nationwide; meanwhile, scenic spots such as Qingyunshan Mountain and Qingyunhu Lake integrate nature and humanities, which is a leisure and tourism destination. In recent years, Anqiu has taken "ecological priority, green development" as the path to promote the deep integration of agriculture and culture and tourism industry, and become a bright pearl in Jiaodong Peninsula.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.