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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. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current 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.
Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture is located in the central part of Gansu Province in China, with Linxia City as its capital, which is the main town of the southern route of the ancient Silk Road and the tea-horse market. Located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level, Linxia has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. As a multi-ethnic settlement area, Hui people account for more than 60% of the population, a strong Islamic cultural atmosphere, known as "China's wheat plus".
Linxia has 8,000 years of cultural deposits, is the birthplace of Majiayao culture and Qijia culture. It is the birthplace of Majiayao and Qijia cultures. There are historical relics such as Bingling Temple Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage), the ancient neighborhood of Eight Square and Thirteen Alleys, and Donggong Pavilion. Ethnic specialties such as hand-held mutton, Fazi noodle sausage, and fried 馃馃馃 have a great reputation. The annual Flower Fair and Cattle and Sheep Fair display unique folk customs.
Relying on the Yellow River system to develop agriculture and animal husbandry, Linxia is an important livestock base in Northwest China, with G1816 Uma Expressway and Lanhe Railway constituting the transportation skeleton, 117 kilometers away from Lanzhou. Now focusing on the development of cultural and tourism industry, special food processing and clean energy, the GDP of the whole state will reach 48.3 billion yuan in 2022, and it is building a regional center city in Gansu Province.