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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 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yongjing County is located in the central part of Gansu Province and the northern part of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in China, which is in the transition zone between Loess Plateau and Tibetan Plateau, and the Yellow River passes through the county, which is famous for its water and scenery. There are the Bingling Temple Grottoes, a World Heritage Site, and the thousand-year-old grottoes built in the Western Qin Dynasty, with 216 existing niches and more than 800 statues, which are the treasures of the "Grotto Art Corridor". The Liujiaxia Reservoir, an important water conservancy hub on the upper reaches of the Yellow River, is located here, where the high gorges and flat lakes contrast with the Danxia landforms, forming the unique landscape of "high gorges and flat lakes, blue water and mountains". The area is inhabited by Han, Hui, Baoan, Dongxiang and other nationalities, with multiculturalism and rich folk customs. Relying on the Yellow River culture, grotto art and ecological resources, Yongjing has become a tourist destination integrating grotto exploration, Yellow River sightseeing and folklore experience, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the blending marks of the Silk Road and Yellow River civilization.
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.