Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Aketau County is located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, belonging to Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, and is situated at the eastern foot of the Pamir Plateau and the western edge of the Tarim Basin. With a total area of 24,700 square kilometers and an average altitude of about 3,000 meters, the county has a typical temperate continental arid climate. As an important corridor of the ancient Silk Road, Aketau has natural landscapes such as Oytak Glacier Park and Moustagh Peak, as well as rich Kyrgyz folk culture. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and in recent years it has vigorously developed tourism and border trade, making it one of the important gateways connecting China to Central Asia.
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.