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. |
Shilou County belongs to Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, located in the western foot of the Lvliang Mountain Range, the east bank of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, is a typical hilly and gully area of the Loess Plateau, and the Yellow River crosses the river for 68 kilometers, with magnificent natural scenery along the shore. This place has a long history, there will be the Neolithic era, the ancestors flourished, the Shang Dynasty for the "Qu" land, the Qin and Han Hedong County, a deep cultural heritage. Shilou Mountain, known as "the first building in the world", has a steep shape and abundant grottoes and statues; the Red Army East March Memorial Hall witnesses the revolutionary history of Mao Zedong's Red Army East March in 1936, and is an important destination for red tourism. Shilou is also characterized by the Yellow River farming culture, producing red jujube and small grains, and the simple folk style intertwined with the unique loess flavor, showing the charm of the ancient county of the Yellow River.
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.