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. |
Ningjin County is located in the south-central part of Hebei Province, under the jurisdiction of Xingtai City, in the hinterland of the North China Plain, upstream of the Heilonggang Basin, and has been an important transportation hub and material distribution center in southern Hebei since ancient times. The county has a long history and was called Yangdi and Xiaotao in ancient times. Ningjin County was set up in Sui Dynasty and has been in existence for more than 1,400 years since then, and it is the hometown of Cao Nai, the scholar of the Ming Dynasty, with a profound cultural background. The county's economy is based on advanced manufacturing industries, including cable, textile, photovoltaic and other industries, of which the scale of the cable industry ranks the forefront of the country, known as "China's wire and cable township". Agriculture, wheat, corn and other crops, is an important commodity grain base in Hebei. In recent years, Ningjin has been promoting urban and rural development in an integrated manner, preserving the ancient folk culture (such as Ningjin Drum Book) and revitalizing the modern industrial new town, making it a bright pearl on the plains of southern Hebei.
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.