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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Goris is the capital of the southern Armenian province of Hunikh, situated in a valley on the banks of the Goris River, at an altitude of about 1,250-1,520 meters above sea level. The city is known for its unique rocky landscape, surrounded by naturally occurring stone pillars and caves, some of which were used as ancient human dwellings. Goris is divided into two parts, the Old Town, which retains the traditional architecture of stone houses, and the New Town, which presents a modernized urban landscape.
Goris has a long history and is a great base for exploring Armenia's cultural heritage. The nearby Tatev Monastery, a religious symbol of Armenia, can be reached via the "Wings of Tatev" cable car. The old cave villages and St. Gregory's Church in the Old Town illustrate the local history, while the Goris History Museum houses a rich collection of regional artifacts.
As the economic center of Shunik Province, Goris is dominated by agriculture, tourism and handicrafts. The city is connected by road to the capital Yerevan (about 240 kilometers) and surrounding towns, and is an important hub for access to the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The mild highland climate makes it suitable for traveling in summer and colder in winter.
Goris attracts tourists with its pristine natural beauty and deep history, making it an ideal destination for hiking adventures and cultural trips. Its unique rocky landscapes and the atmosphere of its quaint towns combine to form a uniquely charming travel experience in the Caucasus.
Anlu City is located in the northeastern part of Hubei Province, China, belonging to Xiaogan City, located in the hinterland of central Hubei, and is an important part of Wuhan City Circle. It has a total area of about 1,355 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. Anlu has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of Chu culture, with a history of more than 2,200 years of establishment since the county was established in Qin Dynasty.
Anlu is the abode of Li Bai, a poet in Tang Dynasty, who "wasted ten years in Anlu, wasting time", and owns famous attractions such as Baizhao Mountain Li Bai Cultural Scenic Area and Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo National Forest Park. As the "hometown of Chinese ginkgo", the city now has 29,000 ancient ginkgo trees, of which 59 are more than 1,000 years old. Meanwhile, there are historical relics such as the city wall of De'anfu in the Ming Dynasty and the ancient tomb complex of Prince Hill in the Han Dynasty.
Anlu has formed leading industries such as grain and oil machinery, medicine and food, and metal products, and is one of the key national production bases for grain and oil machinery. Local specialties include Nanxiang radish, ginkgo series products, white cauliflower and other agricultural products, and it is known as the "Famous City of Cereal Machinery in China" and the "Hometown of Mushrooms in China".