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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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Xiangyin County is part of Yueyang City, Hunan Province, China, located on the south shore of Dongting Lake and the east side of the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River, and is an important node county around the Changzhutan urban agglomeration. With a total area of 1,581.5 square kilometers and a population of about 700,000, it is predominantly Han Chinese. The local climate is subtropical monsoon with four distinct seasons and rich agricultural and aquatic resources.
Xiangyin has a history of more than 1,500 years since the county was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the birthplaces of Hunan culture. The former residence of Zuo Zongtang, the ruins of Yuezhou kiln and Nanquan Temple are representative humanistic landscapes. Specialties include crabs from Helong Lake, rakkyo (rakkyo rakkyo) from Santang, and rice noodles from Xiangyin, and the traditional dragon boat culture is especially prevalent.
Xiangyin, with equipment manufacturing, green food, culture and tourism industries as its economic pillars, is adjacent to Furong North Road in Changsha, about 40 minutes' drive from downtown Changsha, and is included in the planning of the new section of Xiangjiang New District. There is a deep-water wharf at Caoxi Port and a perfect water and land transportation network, and it is actively integrating into the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
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.