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. |
Qinghe County is located in the southeastern part of Hebei Province, belonging to Xingtai City, at the junction of Hebei and Shandong Provinces, and is an important node of the North China Plain. As the "Cashmere Capital of China" and the "Birthplace of the Zhang Surname", Qinghe has both profound historical heritage and modern industrial vitality. It has the largest cashmere products industry cluster in China, with an annual output of more than 10,000 tons of cashmere yarn, fabrics and apparel, and its products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions around the world. Historically, Qinghe is the fiefdom of the founder of the ancient Zhang family name, and there are cultural relics such as the ancestral court of the Zhang family and the Han Tomb Group, which attracts Zhang family members from all over the world to search for their roots and pay homage to their ancestors every year. At the same time, the county has convenient transportation, the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Qingyin Expressway through the territory, special industries covering auto parts, refractory materials and other fields, is an important county in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development of the county's economic powerhouse.
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.