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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. |
Jinchang City, located in the eastern part of the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, China, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province and is known as the "Nickel Capital". As China's largest nickel and cobalt production base and platinum group metals refining center, Jinchang is rich in mineral resources and has a prominent industrial status. Located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountains, the city has a temperate continental arid climate with cool summers, making it a summer resort. Jinchang has unique cultural tourism resources such as Zijin Flower Sea and Lixi Ancient City, and actively promotes industrial tourism and eco-construction, and was once awarded the title of "National Garden City". Convenient transportation connects Jinchang to major cities in Northwest China through the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway and Lianhuo Expressway.
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.