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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. |
Located in the northwest of Henan Province, Jiaozuo is one of the core cities of the Central Plains City Cluster, with the Taihang Mountains in the north and the Yellow River in the south. As the birthplace of Taijiquan in China, Jiaozuo is home to Chen's Taijiquan, a world-class intangible cultural heritage, and is known as the "Holy Land of Taijiquan".
Jiaozuo is famous for the Yuntai Mountain World Geopark, with red stone gorges, waterfall gorges and other Danxia landforms, which was listed as one of the world's first world geoparks by UNESCO in 2004. Qingtian River, Shennong Mountain and other scenic spots also attract many tourists with their majestic, dangerous and strange natural scenery.
Jiaozuo, known as Shanyang in ancient times, is the hometown of famous historical figures such as Sima Yi and Han Yu. In modern times, Jiaozuo has become an important energy base due to its rich coal resources, and is known as the "Coal Capital of the Central Plains". In recent years, Jiaozuo has been successfully transformed into a tourist city, and the high-speed railway network has made it a transportation hub in northwest Henan, connecting it to central cities such as Zhengzhou and Taiyuan.
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.