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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 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ejinagi Banner is located in the westernmost part of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, belonging to the Alashan League, and is situated in the junction zone of Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Xinjiang provinces and regions. The flag is famous for its vast Gobi Desert, unique poplar forest landscape and profound Xixia culture, with a total area of about 114,600 square kilometers and a population of about 32,000, with Mongolian as the main ethnic group.
Ejinagi Banner has one of the world's only three remaining poplar forests, which attracts a large number of tourists with its golden yellow color every fall. Historical sites such as the Black City Ruins and the Juyan Sea witnessed the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. The local area combines Mongolian nomadic culture, Xixia history and frontier flavor, and has become a popular destination for eco-tourism and historical and cultural exploration.
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.