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. |
Jieyang is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, in the middle of the Chaoshan Plain, with the Rong River running through the city, and is known as the "Water Town of Lingnan". As an ancient town in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, Jieyang's history dates back to the Qin and Han Dynasties, and it has a rich cultural heritage, with non-legacy cultures such as the Chaoshan dialect, Kung Fu Tea, and Ying Song and Dance being inherited here. Economically, Jieyang is the "Jade Capital of China" and the "Hardware Base City of China", with well-developed industries such as jade processing, hardware and plastics, textiles and garments, as well as an active private economy. In addition, Jieyang's cuisine is unique and popular, including Jieyang Beef Balls and Ping Pong Kuey Teow. In recent years, with the opening of Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport and the advancement of the Guangdong-East Intercity Railway, this thousand-year-old city is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and has become an important hub connecting Guangdong-East with the whole country.
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.