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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. |
Lipu City is located in the northeastern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, under the vicarious administration of Guilin City, with a total area of 1,758 square kilometers and a population of about 380,000 people. As an important county city in the north of Guilin, Lipu is famous for its agricultural specialties, karst landscape and human history.
Lipu is located in the Lipu River basin, a tributary of the Li River, and is a typical karst landscape with many caves and peak forests. With an average annual temperature of 19°C and abundant rainfall, Lipu is suitable for agricultural development, and is a well-known origin of "Lipu Taro" and the main producing area of sugar oranges in China.
The economy of Lipu is mainly characterized by agriculture, food processing and light industry, and agricultural products such as Lipu taro and canned horseshoes are exported both at home and abroad. In recent years, Lipu focuses on the development of hanger manufacturing industry, which is known as the "Hanger Capital of China", while actively cultivating eco-tourism industry.
Lipu has national 4A-level cave scenic spots such as Yinziyan and Fengyuyan, among which Yinziyan enjoys the reputation of "the world's cave wonders". There are intangible cultural heritages such as Cantonese Opera and Wenchang preserved in the area, and the local cuisine such as horseshoe cake and betel nut taro buckle meat is unique.
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.