Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
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.
Located in the southeastern part of Shannan City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, with an average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, Qunar County is one of the important border counties of Tibet, bordering on India. Here has a magnificent natural landscape, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Lepu ditch is known as "Tibet small Jiangnan", four seasons of evergreen, beautiful scenery; Nari Yong wrong ripples, is a paradise for migratory birds. Wrong that is still the main settlement of the Menba, Lhoba, unique Menba wooden bowls, Lhoba clothing and other folk culture has been inherited for thousands of years, the humanities are profound. As an important node of the Tea Horse Road, here both the frontier of the majestic and beautiful Jiangnan, is to experience the snowy plateau and ethnic customs of the secret place.