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. |
Golmud, located in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, is an important transportation hub and emerging industrial city on the Tibetan Plateau, known as the "City of Soldiers" and "China's Salt Lake City". This city is located in the southern edge of the Qaidam Basin, named after the Golmud River, meaning "dense river place", is the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Gedun Railway intersection, bear the important function of the transit of materials into Tibet and the strategic location. Surrounded by natural landscapes such as Charkhan Salt Lake, Kunlun Mountains and Coco Sicily, Charkhan Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in China, rich in salt resources, forming a unique salt lake industrial system. Golmud is not only the "throat" connecting Tibet and the mainland, but also the gateway to experience the magnificent scenery and multiculturalism of the Tibetan Plateau.
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.