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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. |
Hongya County is located in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, China, on the southwestern edge of the Sichuan Basin, a typical hilly and mountainous county. The county has a total area of 1,896 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000 people. Hongya is a national key ecological functional area, with a forest coverage of over 70%, known as the "Pearl of the Green Sea".
Hongya has famous scenic spots such as Waya Mountain National Forest Park and Liujiang Ancient Town. Waya Mountain is the second largest flat-topped table mountain in the world, known as "Noah's Ark above the clouds and mist", with rich flora and fauna resources and unique geological landscape. Liujiang Ancient Town, which has preserved the architectural style of western Sichuan houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is one of the top ten ancient towns in Sichuan.
Hongya is rich in tea, bamboo shoots, Chinese herbs and other specialties, among which "Hongya vine pepper" is protected as a national geographical indication product. The local transportation is convenient, about 1.5 hours drive from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, which is an important channel from Chengdu Plain to Liangshan Yi Region.
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.