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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yongchuan District is located in the western part of Chongqing Municipality, China, an important part of Chongqing's main city metropolitan area, and at the core of the twin-city economic circle of the Chengdu-Chongqing region. With an area of 1,576 square kilometers and a resident population of about 1.14 million, the district is dominated by low mountainous and hilly landscapes, with a subtropical monsoon humid climate.
Yongchuan is an important modern manufacturing base and regional center city of Chongqing, forming three leading industries, namely, intelligent equipment, auto parts and electronic information. Yongchuan National Hi-tech Zone has gathered leading enterprises such as Great Wall Motors and Yadi Electric Vehicle, while relying on the advantages of Vocational Education City to build a vocational education base in the west, with 17 vocational colleges and universities and 160,000 students.
The city has a 1,200-acre Chashan Bamboo Sea Forest Park and a 23-kilometer urban green corridor, and was once awarded the title of China's model district for livability and workability. The city is rich in tourism resources, including the national AAAA level scenic spot Chashan Bamboo Sea, Lehe Ledu Theme Park (the largest wildlife world in Southwest China), and historical and cultural relics such as Song溉古镇. Specialties such as Yongchuan Xiuya tea and tempeh enjoy a good reputation.
As a transportation hub node of Chengdu-Chongqing, Yongchuan is connected by a number of trunk lines such as Yukun High Speed Railway, Chengdu-Chongqing Railway, Chongqing Third Ring Highway, etc., and is about one hour's drive away from the main city of Chongqing and Chengdu. The Yangtze River flows through the south end with Zhutuo deep-water port, forming a three-dimensional transportation network of land, water and air.
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.