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.
Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County is located in the northeastern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the southeastern part of Guilin City, which is inhabited by Yao people, and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Moon Persimmon" and "Hometown of Chinese Oil Tea". Here the ecological resources endowment, forest coverage of 83.7%, air quality perennial ranked first in Guangxi, with Gongcheng Temple, Hunan Guild Hall and other historical sites, as well as the red rock village, Yao Village and other characteristics of rural tourism. Local persimmons and oil tea as a characteristic industry, persimmons production accounted for more than 70% of the country, oil tea culture is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Yao life. Gongcheng combines Yao culture, idyllic scenery and ecological advantages, which makes it an ideal place to experience Yao flavor and ecological livability.