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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. |
Located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province in China, Luonan County is part of Shangluo City and is situated at the southern foot of the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains, making it the southeastern gateway from Shaanxi to central and eastern China. With a total area of 2,830 square kilometers and a population of about 450,000, it has a warm-temperate semi-humid climate with four distinct seasons.
Luonan is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, with historical legacies such as the legend of Cangjie's creation of characters and the Yangshao cultural site. It is rich in mineral resources and is known as the "Molybdenum Capital of China", and is also rich in agricultural products such as walnuts and Chinese herbs. The forest coverage rate is over 60%, and there are natural landscapes such as Grass Chain Ridge and Yuxu Cave.
Luonan takes modern agriculture, deep processing of minerals and ecological tourism as its leading industries, and has created the "Luonan Walnuts" national geographic indications product. In recent years, Luonan has been actively developing rural tourism, building music towns and other special projects, forming a development model of integration of agriculture, culture and tourism.
Luonan is only 100 kilometers away from Xi'an, with G40 Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway and National Highway 242 passing through the city, integrating into the one-hour economic circle of Xi'an. The unique location advantage makes it an important connecting node between Guanzhong Plain City Cluster and Yangtze River 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.