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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Qingshui County, under Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China, is located in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, at the southwestern foot of Longshan Mountain, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. With a total area of about 2012 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, it is predominantly Han Chinese, with Hui and other ethnic minorities living there. It has a long history and is the hometown of Emperor Xuanyuan, known as the "Hometown of Xuanyuan".
Qingshui County has a rich cultural heritage, with many historical sites, such as Han Dynasty ruins, Song Dynasty buildings and ancient temples of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As a must-pass place on the ancient Silk Road, it is a blend of diverse cultures, with traditional folklore such as Qinqiang, social fire performances and the art of paper-cutting being passed down to the present day. The local economy is mainly agricultural, producing apples, walnuts and wheat, and is gradually developing into tourism and eco-industry.
Qingshui County has beautiful natural scenery and a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. Famous attractions include the Flower Stone Cliff, Hot Spring Resort and Xuan Yuan Lake Park, which attract tourists with its fresh air and hot spring resources. Conveniently connected to major cities in Gansu Province by road and rail, it is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage exploration.
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.