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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 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southeastern part of China's Henan Province, Xincai County, part of Zhumadian City, is situated in the hinterland of the Yellow-Huai Plain and has a long history as one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. As the seat of the ancient state of Lü, Xincai has a history of more than 3,000 years of city building and is rich in culture, with numerous historical sites such as the ruins of Ge Ling City in its territory.
The county's economy is based on agriculture, producing wheat, corn and other food crops, while developing light industry and agricultural and sideline product processing industries. The transportation is convenient, with the Daguang Expressway and Xinyang Expressway passing through the county, connecting it to the major cities around. Xincai focuses on ecological construction, with abundant water resources such as the Hongru River and a beautiful natural environment, and has actively promoted rural tourism and rural revitalization in recent years.
Xincai has a unique folk culture and is one of the places of origin of the "Cai surname", with traditional opera and folk art preserved intact, displaying strong cultural characteristics of the Central Plains, and is a typical Central Plains county with both historical charm and development potential.
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.