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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. |
Ye County, located in the south-central part of Henan Province and belonging to Pingdingshan City, is a thousand-year-old county in the hinterland of the Central Plains, with a history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and has been known as a "thousand-year-old county" for being the fiefdom of the famous minister of the State of Chu, Duke Ye, and the birthplace of the allusion to the "Duke Ye's Hao Long". It is located in the transition zone between the remaining veins of the FuNiu Mountains and the HuangHuai Plain, with the Sha River and the Li River passing through the area, which has nurtured a profound farming civilization. As the "Salt Capital of China", its rock salt reserves are among the highest in the country, and the salt chemical industry is developed, which is an important pillar of the county's economy. There are many humanities here, Ye Gong Ancestral Hall, the county government office and other monuments carrying the historical memory, modern and ancient charm intertwined, showing the unique charm of the Central Plains small town.
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.