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 south of Liaoning Province, China, Dashiqiao is a county-level city under the administration of Yingkou City, which is located in the center of Liaodong Peninsula. The city is world-renowned as the "Magnesium Capital", with the world's largest magnesite reserves and more than 60% of the country's magnesium production. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Hada Railway and Shenhai Highway running through the whole territory, and only 25 kilometers away from Yingkou Port.
Dashiqiao City has well-known attractions such as Jinniu Mountain Ancient Human Ruins (a national cultural relics protection unit) and Huangmakou Natural Ecological Scenic Area. The local specialties are famous for agricultural products such as Nanguo Pear and Bolopu millet, which are a blend of Manchu culture and northeastern folklore. As an important industrial city in Liaonan, it has continued to promote the upgrading of magnesium deep-processing industry and the simultaneous development of ecological civilization construction in recent years.