Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Heyuan, a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, is located in the northeast of Guangdong Province and in the middle and upper reaches of the Dongjiang River. It is an important ecological barrier and water source of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and is known as the "Source of the Ten Thousand Green Rivers". As the source of Dongjiang water, Heyuan maintains Class I-II water quality all year round, supplying Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other cities, and is the "big water tank" of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area. The area is rich in ecological resources, and scenic spots such as Wanlv Lake and Wild Gully are always green in all seasons. The Hakka culture is profound, and non-legacy cultures such as Hakka round houses and Hakka songs have been passed down for thousands of years. In recent years, Heyuan deeply integrated into the construction of the Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen River Cooperation Zone has become a hot spot for industrial transfer, electronic information, new materials and other industries are booming. At the same time, the increasingly convenient transportation, Gan-Shenzhen high-speed rail through, and Shenzhen and other cities to form a "half-hour living circle", is accelerating to become a new ecological and livable city in the Greater Bay Area.
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.