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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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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northeastern part of Sichuan Province, China, Dazhou is an important regional city in the combination of Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hubei and Shaanxi, and is known as the "Pearl of Eastern Sichuan". As the center city of Qinba mountainous area, Dazhou has 2 districts, 4 counties and 1 city under its jurisdiction, with a total area of 16,600 square kilometers and a resident population of about 5,390,000 people.
With more than 2,300 years of establishment history, Dazhou is an important birthplace of Ba culture. There are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Zhenfoshan Temple Group and the Luojiaba Ba Man Ruins and other historical relics in the territory. The natural landscape is represented by Batai Mountain, Longtan River, Baili Gorge, etc., featuring both steep mountains and tranquil waters.
Dazhou is a national natural gas comprehensive development and utilization demonstration area, and enjoys the reputation of "the hometown of Ba Ren and the gas capital of China". With the Xiangyu Railway and Dawan Railway intersecting here, and the Dazhou River City Airport connecting to many major cities, Dazhou has become a comprehensive transportation hub in the Qinba region. In recent years, the city has focused on the development of energy and chemical industry, intelligent manufacturing and other industrial clusters.
Dazhou is characterized by the cultural characteristics of "Ba Feng Shu Rhythm", and the folk custom of "burning fire dragons" at the Lantern Festival has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. The city's specialties include "lampshade beef" and "Quxian sip wine", among which "Dazhou lampshade beef" is famous for its paper-thin craftsmanship.
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.