Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Dengfeng is located in the west-central part of Henan Province, at the southern foot of Mt. Songshan, which is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, and has been known as "in the middle of heaven and earth". Dengfeng is not only the location of Songshan, one of the five sacred mountains, but also home to a number of world cultural heritages, such as the Shaolin Temple, the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism and the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu, Songyang Academy, one of the four ancient academies, as well as the Zhongyue Temple, Stargazer's Terrace, and other historical relics. Dengfeng has been the capital city of China since the Xia Dynasty, and has accumulated a rich cultural heritage through many dynasties, with Shaolin Kung Fu becoming an international symbol of Chinese culture. Nowadays, with its unique natural and humanistic landscapes, this thousand-year-old city attracts tourists from all over the world to explore the roots and soul of Chinese civilization.
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.