Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Shishou, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, the county-level city, is located in Hubei and Hunan provinces, the junction of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, Jingjiang River section of the south bank, due to the "stone is isolated in the south of the Yangtze River," Shishou Mountain (today's Xiulin Mountain) named. This ancient riverfront city has a long history, is one of the important birthplaces of the Chu culture, the Three Kingdoms period Liu Bei "marriage" of Mrs. Gan Temple, Xiulin ancient stage and other relics of the millennium tells the humanistic heritage. Swanzhou Yangtze River in the territory of the hometown of "China's elk", with the world's largest wild elk nature reserve, thousands of elk thrive here, constituting "fish in the water, deer on the continent, deer and birds dance together" unique ecological picture. Shishou is a national production base of high-quality cotton, grain and oil, and is a charming riverside city with natural ecology, history and humanities, relying on the golden waterway of the Yangtze River and developing the economy of the port and eco-tourism.
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.