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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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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Zepu County is located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR), belonging to the Kashgar region and situated on the western edge of the Tarim Basin. The county has a total area of about 999 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000, mainly Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Zephyr is named after the Persian word "Zelpushan", meaning "River of Gold", and is named after the Zephyr River, a tributary of the Yarkant River.
Zephyr is an important agricultural county in South Xinjiang, famous for cotton, jujube, walnut and other agricultural products, known as the "township of jujube". The Jinhuyang National Forest Park is a famous attraction in the area, with natural poplar forests and wetland landscapes. Zepu has convenient transportation, with National Highway 315 running through the city, about 200 kilometers away from Kashgar, and is an important node of the southern Silk Road. The local culture is a blend of Uyghur traditions and Central Plains characteristics, with a strong ethnic flavor.
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.