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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Qin'an County is located in the southeastern part of Gansu Province in China, a county under the jurisdiction of Tianshui City, and is situated at the intersection of the Loess Plateau and the Qinling Mountains. It has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, famous for the Dadiwan Cultural Site, which is about 8,000 years old and is known as the "First Village of Chinese Summer". Qin'an has a temperate and semi-arid climate, and its agriculture is dominated by cash crops such as apples, peaches and peppers, making it a famous "melon and fruit township" in northwest China.
The county has convenient transportation, with the Lianhuo Expressway and the Bao Lan High Speed Railway running through the whole territory, connecting Lanzhou, Xi'an and other major cities. The county is rich in tourism resources, with cultural monuments and natural landscapes such as Dadiwan Museum, Nuwa Shrine and Fengshan Scenic Spot. Qin'an is also famous for traditional handicrafts such as straw weaving and paper-cutting, and has a deep folk culture, making it an ideal destination to experience the unique style of the south-east Gansu region.
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.