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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Tianzhu County is located in the eastern part of Guizhou Province in China, belonging to Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated in the transition zone from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the western Hunan hills. With an area of 2,201 square kilometers and a population of about 420,000, Tianzhu County is an area inhabited by ethnic minorities, mainly Dong and Miao, and is rich in ethnic culture.
Tianzhu is named after the "Stone Pillar in the Sky" spectacle on the outskirts of the city, and boasts natural landscapes such as the Qingshui River, Jinfeng Mountain, and Samsung Rock. There are intangible cultural heritages preserved in the area, such as Dong songs, Miao embroidery and ancestral temple culture, and the ancient building complex of Sanmentang Dong Village is known as the "Museum of Dong Architecture in the North". The annual ethnic festivals such as the She Festival and April 8 attract a large number of tourists.
Tianzhu is an important agricultural base in Guizhou, producing high-quality rice, rapeseed and oil tea, and is known as the "Granary of Qiandong". Tianzhu is rich in mineral resources, and its barite reserves are among the highest in China. In recent years, it has been vigorously developing cultural tourism industry, and Jinfeng Mountain Scenic Spot and Sanmen Tang Scenic Spot have become hot destinations for travelers in Qiandongnan.
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.