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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. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Chongxin County is located in the eastern part of Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China, at the southern foot of the Loess Plateau in Longdong, an important node of the ancient Silk Road. With a total area of 850 square kilometers and a population of about 100,000, the county is predominantly Han Chinese, with Hui and other minorities living in harmony. The climate is temperate and semi-arid, with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of about 10℃.
Chongxin County has historical sites such as Longquan Temple and Wulong Mountain, among which the Longquan Temple Grottoes of the Tang Dynasty is a national key cultural relics protection unit. The local specialties Chongxin apples and houma oil are famous, and coal resources are rich in reserves. In recent years, it has been actively developing cultural tourism and specialty agriculture, and is regarded as an important part of "Longdong Granary".
Chongxin has convenient transportation, with G70 Fuyin Expressway and Baozhong Railway passing through the city, and Pingliang Airport is only 50 kilometers away. The economy is based on agriculture, industry is based on coal mining and agricultural product processing, and ecotourism and new energy industries are being actively cultivated, making it one of the key counties for rural revitalization in Gansu Province.