Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Youyi County is located in the northeastern part of Heilongjiang Province, China, belonging to Shuangyashan City, located in the hinterland of the Sanjiang Plain, neighboring with Baocheng County in the east and Jixian County in the west, Fujin City in the south across the Qixing River, and bordering with Tongjiang City in the north. As a typical agricultural county, Youyi County is an important national commodity grain base, producing soybeans, rice, corn and other crops, known as the "Pearl of the Great Northern Wilderness". Youyi County has an excellent ecological environment, with natural wetland resources, and is an important habitat for migratory birds. Youyi County has a long history, named after the Soviet Union Friendship Farm founded here in 1955, which became a symbol of Sino-Soviet agricultural cooperation, and still retains the cultural relics of the farm. In recent years, relying on agricultural resources and ecological advantages, the local area has vigorously developed the green food industry and rural tourism, which is an important window to experience the idyllic scenery of Northeast China and understand the history of the development of the Northern Great Wilderness.
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.