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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Xiling Gorge of China mainly refers to Xiling Gorge located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, the western section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, starting from Xiangxikou in Badong County in the west and ending at Nanjinguan in Yichang in the east, with a total length of 76 kilometers, which is the longest canyon in the Three Gorges, known as the "dangerous" canyon. With steep cliffs on both sides, strange peaks, and fast-flowing river, it is known as "Xiling Gorge, with heavy rocky peaks and hidden sky and sun". As a meeting place of ancient Ba-chu culture, Xiling Gorge not only carries Qu Yuan, Zhaojun and other historical legends, but also due to the completion of the Three Gorges Project to form the high gorges and flat lakes, a blend of natural wonders and humanistic heritage, and become an important node on the Yangtze River Golden Tourism Route, attracting tourists to appreciate the beauty of the "landscape painting gallery" and the weight of the millennium cultural lineage.
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.