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. |
Qingzhou, a county-level city in Weifang, Shandong Province, located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula, is one of the ancient "nine states", with the reputation of "Pearl of Haidai" and "Ancient Oriental State". History can be traced back to 7,000 years ago, was the seat of the state of Qingzhou, as the political, economic and cultural center of Shandong for more than a thousand years, leaving a wealth of historical relics. Natural landscapes such as Yunmen Mountain, Hunchback Mountain and Yangtian Mountain are intertwined with humanities such as Buddhist statues at Longxing Temple and the ancient city of Qingzhou, where the Qingzhou Museum has a collection of more than 50,000 cultural relics, especially famous for Buddhist statues from the Northern Qi Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. Nowadays, Qingzhou is characterized by its flower industry, enjoying the title of "Hometown of Flowers and Trees of China", and at the same time, blending historical heritage with modern vitality, making it a model city for the integrated development of culture and tourism.
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.