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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Yongde County is located in the southwestern part of China's Yunnan Province, under Lincang City, and is situated in the southern extension of the Hengduan Mountains, with a total area of 3,296 square kilometers. The county borders Myanmar and is one of the important gateways from Yunnan to South and Southeast Asia. More than 20 ethnic groups, including Han, Yi and Wa, live in the territory, and minority cultures are rich and colorful.
Yongde has a subtropical low-latitude mountain monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 17.4℃. The terrain is mainly mountainous, with the highest elevation of 3504 meters and the lowest elevation of 540 meters. There are rivers such as Mengdi River and Saimi River in the territory, and the forest coverage rate is more than 60%. It is rich in tea, walnuts, sugarcane and other cash crops, and is one of the important Pu'er tea producing areas in Yunnan.
Yongde has natural landscapes such as the geological wonders of Tulin and the Yongde Daxue Mountain National Nature Reserve, as well as ethnic cultural heritages such as the Yi Torch Festival and the Wa Wooden Drum Dance. The local specialties Yongde Mango and Macadamia Nut enjoy great reputation, and the annual Mango Cultural Festival attracts many tourists to experience.
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.