Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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 western part of Anhui Province in China, Lu'an is the center city of the Dabie Mountain region and an important part of the Hefei Metropolitan Area. As a national transportation hub, Lu'an enjoys significant economic and locational advantages thanks to the Ningxi Railway and the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Rongzhou High Speed Railway, which connect the city to the north and south.
The city is famous for its "Lu'an Gua Pian" green tea, one of the top ten famous teas in China, with a history of tea culture dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Lu'an also boasts national natural landscapes such as Tiantangzhai and Wanfo Lake, and is rich in ecological resources, known as the "Green Pure Land".
As an old revolutionary area, Lu'an is known as the "Cradle of the Red Army", and Jinzhai County is the second largest general county in China. Nowadays, Lu'an has formed a diversified industrial system of equipment manufacturing, new materials, modern agriculture, etc., and is accelerating its rise in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.
Stepanavan is the capital of Armenia's Lori province, located in the north of the country, about 139 kilometers from the capital Yerevan. The city is situated on the banks of the Derbeid River, adjacent to the Georgian border, at an altitude of about 1,375 meters above sea level, with a mild and humid climate. Stepanavan was founded in 1810 as Jalalali and renamed in 1924 in honor of the Armenian revolutionary Stepan Shaumyan.
The city's economy is based on agriculture, light industry and trade, while the surrounding mountains are known for their forests and pastures. Stepanavan has a rich cultural heritage, such as the Stepanavan Monastery and the ruins of the Lori Fortress, which attract tourists to explore its history. The local population of around 20,000 people is dominated by the Armenian Orthodox faith, and the peaceful atmosphere of the community makes it an ideal place to experience traditional life in the Caucasus.
Transportation-wise, Stepanavan is connected to Yerevan and Tbilisi by road, making it an important hub in northern Armenia. The natural beauty of the city's surroundings makes it suitable for hiking and eco-tourism, showcasing Armenia's quaint and vibrant side.