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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. |
Jishui County is located in the central part of Jiangxi Province in China, belonging to the city of Ji'an and situated in the middle reaches of the Gan River, with a total area of 2509 square kilometers. As one of the birthplaces of Luling culture, Jishui County has a history of more than 1,400 years since its establishment in the Sui Dynasty, known as "the state of articles and righteousness", has bred Yang Wanli, Xie Jinyi and other historical and cultural celebrities.
The territory is mainly hilly and mountainous, subtropical monsoon climate, the Gan River runs through the whole territory. Existing natural and humanistic landscapes such as Dadong Mountain and Yanfang Ancient Village, preserved ancient architectural complexes of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and traditional farming culture. The local specialties Jinggang honey pomelo and Jishui bamboo rot enjoy great reputation, and Qingyuan Zen culture has far-reaching influence.
Jishui is now a national commercial grain base county, electronic information, green food processing as the leading industries, G45 Daguang Expressway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway through the territory. 2023 registered population of about 530,000, the county built-up area of 18.5 square kilometers, is actively integrated into the Gan River in the middle reaches of the construction of ecological economic belt.
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.