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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. |
Xingjing County is located in Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, China, on the western edge of the Sichuan Basin, with a total area of about 1,781 square kilometers. As an important node of the ancient Southern Silk Road, its history can be traced back to the establishment of the county during the Qin Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,300 years of establishment.
Mountains account for more than 90% of the total area of the county, with an average annual temperature of 15.4℃ and a forest coverage rate of over 80%, making it an important part of the Giant Panda National Park. There are natural landscapes such as Longcanggou National Forest Park and NiuBei Mountain 360-degree viewing platform, and rare plants such as dove trees and azaleas are widely distributed.
Xingjing is known as the "township of black sand", and the non-heritage art of Xingjing sandwares has been passed down for more than 2,000 years. The main industries include green organic agriculture (bamboo shoots, asparagus), new material processing and eco-tourism, with a GDP of 7.92 billion yuan in 2022. Cultural sites such as the traditional Yandao Ancient City and Yunfeng Temple form a characteristic development pattern with modern industries.
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.