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. |
Qihe County is part of Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, located in the northwest of Shandong Province, along the lower reaches of the Yellow River, with a total area of 1,411 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. With a long history, Qihe is one of the important birthplaces of Qilu culture and has rich cultural heritage and natural resources.
Economically, Qihe is based on agriculture, producing crops such as wheat and corn, while industry is developing rapidly, covering fields such as machinery manufacturing, chemicals and food processing. In recent years, eco-tourism has become a highlight, with the Yellow River Eco-City and the Quancheng Oulabao Resort attracting many tourists.
Qihe has convenient transportation, with the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway and the Beijing-Fuzhou high-speed railway running through the whole territory, and is only 30 kilometers away from downtown Jinan, so it has obvious location advantages. The county focuses on sustainable development and is committed to creating a green and livable city.
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.