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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Located in the southeastern part of the Ali region in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Tsokane County is situated in the hinterland of the Qiangtang Plateau, with an average altitude of about 4,700 meters, making it one of the highest counties in Tibet. The area is bordered by Rezhe County in the north and Zhongba County in Rikaze City in the east, with a total area of about 22,000 square kilometers. Cuoqin Tibetan language means "big lake", because of the territory of the famous Zhari Namco salt water lake and named.
Cuoqin belongs to the typical plateau cold arid climate, the average annual temperature of minus 2-4 ℃, winter cold and dry, summer short cool. The landscape is dominated by plateau meadows, deserts and salt lakes, and Zarzhi Namco Lake is the third largest lake in Tibet, attracting numerous wildlife habitats, including protected species such as the Tibetan wild ass and Tibetan antelope.
Tsagaan has a population of about 15,000, predominantly Tibetan, and a traditional economy dominated by animal husbandry. In recent years, it has gradually developed eco-tourism and solar energy industry, and the G216 National Highway running through the whole territory has improved the transportation conditions. The local area retains Tibetan Buddhist culture and nomadic traditions, and religious sites such as Xadong Temple are important cultural landmarks.
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.