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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. |
Gaochun District is located in the southwestern tip of Jiangsu Province and the southern tip of Nanjing, at the junction of Jiangsu and Anhui Provinces, and is the southern gateway to Nanjing, which is known as "the holy land of Jiangnan and the land of fish and rice". As China's first "International Slow City", Gaochun is surrounded by two natural lakes, Gucheng Lake and Shishu Lake, with a forest coverage of over 40%, a unique ecological environment, and is famous for its ecological experience of "slow life and deep breathing". The Gucheng Lake crabs produced here are large and fat, and are national geographical indications products, supporting the specialty aquatic economy. Meanwhile, Gaochun has preserved the cultural heritage of thousands of years, such as Chunxi Old Street and Xuecheng Lanterns, and blends Wu-Yue culture with Hui style, making it a popular destination in the Yangtze River Delta for ecological sightseeing, folklore experience, and rural tourism. Relying on the location advantage of Nanjing Metropolitan Area, Gaochun is building a green and modernized new city that is pleasant to live and work in, based on the strategy of "Establishing an Ecological District and Developing the District through Tourism".
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.