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. |
Yongqing County is located in the central part of Langfang City, Hebei Province, China, in the core region of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, about 60 kilometers away from both Beijing and Tianjin, and is an important node city on the Beijing-Tianjin corridor. With a total area of about 776 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Yongqing's economy is based on agriculture, producing vegetables, fruits and forests, known as the "Beijing-Tianjin food basket"; rapid industrial development, focusing on high-end manufacturing, modern logistics and new energy industries. The area has historical and cultural heritages such as the Songliao Ancient Battle Road and Yongqing Nuclear Sculpture, as well as several ecological parks and hot springs resorts, with outstanding tourism potential.
As a beneficiary of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Cooperative Development Strategy, Yongqing is actively undertaking the relocation of non-capital functions. With convenient transportation (Beijing-Taiwan Expressway and Langcang Expressway), Yongqing is positioned to be a green, eco-friendly and livable city as well as a carrier of regional industries in the future.
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.