Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shangsi County is located in the southern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, belonging to Fangchenggang City, and is situated at the northern foot of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, making it a typical mountainous county. It is dominated by Zhuang culture and is a multi-ethnic settlement with rich natural landscapes and human heritage.
Shangsi is famous for the 100,000 Dashan National Forest Park, with a forest coverage of over 60%, making it an eco-tourism and summer vacation destination. The main attractions include Butuan Hot Spring, Magic Stone Valley and Fengting River Reservoir, which are suitable for hiking, hot spring treatment and folklore experience.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing sugar cane, star anise, cinnamon and other specialties. Traditional activities such as the "March 3" Song Festival of the Zhuang people are well preserved, and handicrafts such as Zhuang brocade weaving are unique. Eco-agriculture and rural tourism have gradually developed in recent years.
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.