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.
Fengxiang, belonging to Baoji City of Shaanxi Province, is located in the western part of Guanzhong Plain, and is an important node of the ancient Silk Road, known as "Fengxiang of the Western Capital". It was once one of the birthplaces of Zhou and Qin, and the ruins of pre-Qin Yongcheng are located here, witnessing the glorious history of the Qin people from their rise to unification. Fengxiang clay sculptures and woodblock prints are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the painted clay sculptures of Liujing Village, with exaggerated shapes and strong colors, are regarded as "the living fossil of Chinese clay sculpture art". In addition, Fengxiang East Lake was built under the auspices of Su Shi when he was a signatory of Fengxiang Prefecture, and it is known as "the sister lake of West Lake", with deep humanistic heritage among the lakes and mountains. As the "hometown of folk arts and crafts", Fengxiang attracts tourists from all over the world to explore the ancient charm of the millennium with its unique folk culture and historical relics.