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.
Gaoyou City, located in the center of Jiangsu Province, China, is subordinate to Yangzhou City and is an important county-level city in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. Located along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Gaoyou has a history of more than 2,500 years, and is the only city in China to be named after a postal pavilion in the Qin Dynasty.
Gaoyou is one of the birthplaces of Jianghuai culture, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as Yu Cheng Yi and Long Qiuzhuang Ruins. Gaoyou Lake is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China, producing hairy crabs and double-yolked eggs. Wenyoutai, Zhenguo Temple and other attractions combine canal culture and water town characteristics, attracting a large number of tourists throughout the year.
As an important manufacturing base in Central Jiangsu Province, Gaoyou has formed three major leading industries, namely lighting fixtures, machinery manufacturing and textiles and garments, while vigorously developing new energy and electronic information industries. The local specialty, Gaoyou salted duck egg, is listed as a national geographical indication product, and the hairy crabs of Gaoyou Lake also enjoy a good reputation.