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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 |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xichong County is located in the northeastern part of Sichuan Province of China, under the jurisdiction of Nanchong City, and is situated in the hilly area between the Jialing and Fuling rivers. As an important agricultural county in the northeast of Sichuan, Xichong is known as the "Silk Township" and "Pepper Township", and is a national modern agricultural demonstration area and a national commercial grain base county. The county covers an area of 1108 square kilometers, with a population of about 600,000, mainly Han Chinese, and a dialect of Southwest Mandarin.
Xichong has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of the Three Kingdoms culture, which is rumored to be the place where Zhang Fei, the famous general of Shu Han, was stationed. There are natural landscapes such as Qinglong Lake Wetland Park and Fenghuang Mountain in the territory, and the forest coverage rate reaches 45%, which has won the title of "National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration County". The local specialties, such as Xichong red kiwi fruit and Erjingtian pepper, are famous, and the Peach Blossom Festival and Fruit Tasting Festival held every year attract a large number of tourists.
With organic agriculture, food processing and textile industry as the leading industries, Xichong is crossed by G75 Lanhai Expressway and National Highway 212, 40 kilometers away from Nanchong Gaoping Airport, and the Han-Banan High-speed Railway which is under construction will further enhance the transportation convenience. The county has a resident population of about 150,000, the urbanization rate is increasing year by year, and it is actively integrating into the construction of Chengdu-Chongqing region's twin-city economic circle.
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.