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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Suizhou, located in the northern part of Hubei Province, is the hometown of Yandi Shennong and the ancient music of bells, and is known as the "throat of Hanxiang" and the "pearl of northern Hubei". As a national historical and cultural city, Suizhou has a history of more than 2,400 years.
The Zenghouyi Chimes unearthed in 1978 shocked the world and is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The annual World Chinese Yandi Hometown Roots Searching Festival has become an important cultural event connecting Yandi's descendants at home and abroad.
Suizhou is home to the Dahong Mountain Scenic Spot, China's Millennium Ginkgo Valley, the Journey to the West Park and other famous attractions. Among them, 308 ancient ginkgo trees over 1,000 years old exist in the Millennium Ginkgo Valley, which is one of the world's four largest densely-populated ancient ginkgo communities.
Suizhou is the "Capital of Specialty Vehicles in China", with the output of specialty vehicles accounting for more than 10% of the national market share. Meanwhile, Suizhou vigorously develops special agricultural products such as mushrooms and rice, and is the largest edible fungus production and export base in the central and southern regions.
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.