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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Baokang County, belonging to Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, is located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, belonging to the hinterland of the Jingshan Mountain Range, and is the only mountainous county in Xiangyang City. With a forest coverage of 87.8% and a high concentration of negative oxygen ions, Baokang County is known as a "natural oxygen bar". The Wudaogxia National Forest Park is famous for its strange peaks, canyons, caves, and waterfalls, and the scenery varies in all seasons, making it an eco-tourism and summer vacation spot. Baokang is also rich in phosphorus resources and is the "Hometown of China's Phosphorus Mine", and is rich in organic tea, mushrooms, fungus and other agricultural products, of which "Baokang Tea" is highly favored for its mellow taste grown in the high mountain clouds and mist. As one of the birthplaces of Chu culture, this place is a perfect place to explore the scenery of West Hubei, where nature and humanities are blended with the quietness of primitive ecology and simple folk customs.
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.