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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
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UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Zhongning County is located in the central part of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in the alluvial plain of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, and is the "hometown of Chinese wolfberry" and "hometown of Chinese selenium melon". Relying on the advantages of Yellow River irrigation, the history of wolfberry cultivation is more than 600 years, and the produced Zhongning wolfberry is full of grains, red color, rich in polysaccharide, carotene and other nutrients, and it is a national geographic indications product, and it is exported to more than 30 countries and regions all over the world. In addition to wolfberry, red dates, long dates and other specialty agricultural products are also renowned in the northwest. As an important post on the ancient Silk Road, Zhongning integrates the Yellow River culture and border customs, and has humanistic and natural landscapes such as the Yellow River Grand Canyon and Shikong Temple. Nowadays, with the development of wolfberry whole industrial chain as the core, Zhongning promotes the integration of "agriculture, culture and tourism", and is moving forward from a traditional agricultural county to a modernized strong county with special characteristics, which is a bright pearl on the economic belt of the Yellow River Golden Bank in Ningxia.
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.