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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. |
Jianzha County is located in the southeastern part of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of about 1,900-2,000 meters above sea level. It is a multi-ethnic settlement area, with Tibetans as the main ethnic group and a blend of Chinese, Hui and other ethnic cultures. Jianzha is famous for its magnificent Danxia landforms, known as the "Little Jiangnan of Qinghai", and the red layer landscape of Kambula National Geopark and the clear waters of the Yellow River form a unique natural picture.
Jianzha is a major town of Tibetan Buddhist culture, with the century-old Deqian Monastery, Arjun Nanzong Monastery and other religious shrines. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing wheat, corn and fruits. In recent years, eco-tourism has been developing rapidly, with Yellow River rafting, hiking photography and folklore experience becoming the highlights. Jianzha is also famous for its traditional archery culture of "Colorful Arrows", and holds international archery tournaments every year to attract global attention.
As part of the ecological barrier of the Sanjiangyuan River, Jianzha has a forest coverage rate of over 28%, and is home to rare species such as black-necked cranes and snow leopards. The transportation network is convenient, about 130 kilometers from Xining Caojiabao Airport, with Provincial Highway 203 running through the whole area, and the Jianzha Expressway under construction will further connect the junction area of Qing, Gansu and Sichuan provinces.
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.