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.
Fufeng County is located in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, in the western part of Guanzhong Plain. It is one of the birthplaces of the Zhou culture, and is known as the "Hometown of Bronzes" and the "Sacred Land of Buddhism". It was once an important capital site of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and a large number of bronze inscriptions unearthed at the Zhou Yuan site bear witness to the splendor of the Western Zhou ritual civilization. Famen Temple in the territory was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, is a royal temple, for enshrining Shakyamuni Buddha's finger relics are famous, the Tang Dynasty, the status of the prominent, and now become a blend of Buddhist culture, historical sites in one of the 4A scenic spots. Fufeng's agriculture is mainly wheat and apple, while relying on the profound historical and cultural heritage, it vigorously develops cultural tourism, and is an important destination for exploring the Chinese civilization and feeling the atmosphere of the Buddhist country.