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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Laoshan Mountain, located in Laoshan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, is a famous Taoist mountain in China and is known as "the first mountain on the sea". Here the mountains and the sea are connected, the peaks are stacked, the main peak is 1132.7 meters above sea level, and you can overlook the waves of the Yellow Sea and Qingdao's cityscape blend of grandeur at the top. Laoshan has a rich cultural heritage, with ancient Taoist temples such as Taiqing Palace and Shangqing Palace hidden in the verdure, and Pu Songling's "Taoist priests of Laoshan" spreading its immortal atmosphere. As a national 5A level scenic spot, Laoshan Mountain combines natural scenery and humanistic heritage, with mountain flowers in spring and leaves in autumn, it is the iconic landscape of Qingdao and a summer resort.
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.