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. |
Zhongxian County is located in the center of Chongqing Municipality, along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, in the heart of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, and is an important birthplace of "Zhong Culture". Anciently known as Zhongzhou, the city was named after Yan Yan's spirit of loyalty and righteousness during the Three Kingdoms period, "I'd rather break my head than my will", and has a history of more than 1,400 years of city building. Shibaozhai, known as the "Pearl on the River", is the largest existing pierced-dipper structure in China and a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is also the hometown of citrus in China, and "Zhongzhou orange" is famous for its thin skin and tender flesh, juicy and sweet flavor; traditional food such as Zhongzhou bean curd milk and Fuling squash (part of the origin) carries the flavor of Bayu for thousands of years. In recent years, Zhong County has relied on the ecological resources of the Yangtze River to promote the integration of culture and tourism, making it a livable city in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
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.