Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northeast of Guangdong Province, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces, Meizhou is the hometown of Marshal Ye Jianying and is known as the "Hakka Capital of the World". As the most representative Hakka settlement in the world, Meizhou has preserved a strong Hakka culture, with unique features such as the Dragon House, Hakka songs, and Hakka cuisine (e.g. salt-baked chicken and pork with preserved vegetables). With its beautiful mountains and ecology, it boasts national tourist attractions such as Yan Nan Fei Tea Fields and Yan Ming Lake, making it an important ecological and cultural tourist destination in northeastern Guangdong. Meizhou is also the famous "hometown of soccer", with a profound soccer culture. In recent years, Meizhou has relied on Hakka cultural resources and ecological advantages to vigorously develop cultural and tourism industries and modern agriculture (such as golden pomelo and honey pomelo), and promote high-quality economic and social development.
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.