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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. |
Situated in the middle of the Sichuan Basin and the middle reaches of the Fuling River, Santai County is an important transportation hub and material distribution center in northern Sichuan. Since the Western Han Dynasty, the county has a history of more than 2,200 years, and was once the seat of the county, the Yuan Dynasty, after the name of Santai, known as the "northern Sichuan town", "Tongchuanfu" reputation. The county has a rich cultural heritage. In the Song Dynasty, Wentong (Wen & Ke) was famous for his theory of bamboo painting, Yuntai Guan is a famous Taoist shrine in western Sichuan, and Luban Lake is a provincial-level water conservancy scenic spot, which has both ecological and humanistic charms. As a traditional agricultural county, Santai produces rice, rape, hogs, etc., and Tongchuan tempeh is a national non-legacy, fragrant for a hundred years. Nowadays, this city, which combines historical heritage with modern vitality, is continuing to revitalize itself with the characteristics of "China's Rice City" and "Hometown of Sichuan Oilseeds".
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.