City Time Difference Time difference between shiquan and Saifan：shiquan is 4 hours behind compared to Saifan

Overview of Shiquan County

Shiquan County is located in the western part of Ankang City, Shaanxi Province, China, situated at the intersection of Qinling Mountain and Ba Mountain, with the Han River passing through the area, and is known as "the water town of Qinba and the ten beauties of Shiquan". The county covers an area of 1,525 square kilometers and has a population of about 180,000 people.

History and Culture

Shiquan County was founded in the Western Wei Dynasty (552 AD), and was named after the "many springs in the stone gap south of the city". It is the hometown of Gigu Zi, a strategist during the Warring States period, and preserves the Gigu Ling cultural site. The old streets of Ming and Qing dynasties in the county town are well preserved, and the green stone roads and Huizhou-style buildings bear witness to the thousand years of historical changes.

Natural and Tourism Resources

Shiquan boasts natural landscapes such as Yanxiang Cave, Zhongba Grand Canyon and Houliu Water Town, as well as the ecological corridor of the Three Gorges of the Han River. As a water-source culvert of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the forest coverage rate is more than 75%, and it is a national key ecological function area.

Characteristics and Economy

The local sericulture, selenium-enriched food and eco-tourism are the leading industries, and Shiquan silk is listed as a national geographical indication product. The annual "Guigu Zi Cultural Festival" and "Hanjiang River Water Festival" attract a large number of tourists, and in 2022, it will be selected as one of the National Rural Revitalization Demonstration Counties.

Introduction to Sevan, Armenia

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".

Natural and Historical Features

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.

Culture and modern development

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.