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. |
Gangcha County is located in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province, southwestern part of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the north shore of Qinghai Lake, is an important node of the Tourism Circle around Qinghai Lake. Here the average altitude of 3300 meters, with vast grasslands, blue lakes and rich wetland resources, is the "plateau sapphire" Qinghai Lake natural barrier. In summer, the grassland wildflowers everywhere, cattle and sheep into flocks, rape flower fields and the lake and mountain colors reflect each other; in winter, the frozen lake and the snowy landscape constitutes a magnificent picture scroll. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Gangcha to Tibetan culture as the core, retaining the traditional butter tea, potshuang dance and other folklore, Cangyangjiazuo cultural relics to give its deep humanistic heritage. The ecological purity of the area is the habitat of rare migratory birds such as black-necked cranes and trumpeter swans, and it is known as a "highland ecological tourism destination".
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.