Time Zone |
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. |
Yijun County is part of Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province, China, and is located in the transition zone between the Guanzhong Plain and the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi, with a total area of about 1,531 square kilometers. With an average altitude of 1,395 meters and an average summer temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, Yijun County is known as "China's Summer City". There are historical relics such as the ruins of the Great Wall of Wei in the Warring States period and the Taoist shrine of Yunmeng Mountain, as well as the Yijun dry terraced agricultural landscape, which is known as "God's fingerprint".
Yijun is one of the birthplaces of Chinese health culture, and it is said that Peng Zu founded the "guiding technique" here. The area is rich in folk culture, including intangible cultural heritages such as paper-cutting and peasant painting. The ecological environment is excellent, with over 52% of the area covered by forests and natural scenic spots such as Tai'an Forest Park and Fudi Lake. In recent years, it has been vigorously developing eco-tourism and deep-processing industries of agricultural products, and is famous for its specialties such as apples and walnuts.
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.