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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Gansu Wuwei, located in the center of Gansu Province, the eastern end of the Hexi Corridor, is an important node city of the ancient Silk Road, since ancient times, it has been called "a line in the desert, control of five counties of the throat". As one of the ancient "four counties in the west of the river", Wuwei was once called "Liangzhou", is the hub of cultural exchanges between the Central Plains and the western region, witnessed the East and West civilization of the fusion of collision. This place has nurtured the splendid Liangzhou culture, with the "ancestor of China's grottoes", the Leitai Han Tomb (Horse Treading Flying Swallow out of the land), the Temple of Literature, "the crown of the Longyi Palace of Learning," and other historical treasures, the Border Poetry, "Qiang Flute Why Complain? The sentiment of "Qiang flute, why complain about the willow" in the border poem has also been passed down in this area. Nowadays, Wuwei is not only an important corridor of the Silk Road Economic Belt, but also the origin of plateau summer vegetables, wine and other specialty agricultural products, where the millennium history and modern vitality are intertwined.
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.