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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. |
Located in the southwestern part of Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and at the junction of Jin, Hebei and Mongolia, Weixian County is known as "the first state in the western part of Beijing". This thousand-year-old city was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, the existing ancient city walls of Weizhou, Zhenwu Temple, Jade Emperor Pavilion and other monuments, showing the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Among them, Nuanquan Ancient Town's Xigubao Castle is known as the "Museum of Ancient Castles in Northern China", and the playing of tree flowers (an ancient folk custom of melting iron and splashing it into flowers) has been included in the list of national non-heritages. In addition, the paper-cutting of Weixian County is famous for its combination of yin and yang carving and rich colors, and is regarded as the "hometown of paper-cutting art". There are also natural landscapes such as the Sky Grassland and the Little Wutai Mountain, which combine history, folklore and ecological beauty, making it a unique destination for experiencing the flavors of northern Hebei.
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.