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.
Guazhou County is located in the western part of Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China, at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, an important node of the ancient Silk Road. The county is famous for the historic Guazhou Ancient City and its rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the Lockyang City and the Yulin Caves, which show traces of cultural exchanges between the ancient Central Plains and the Western Regions. The climate is temperate and continental, with little rain, and agriculture is dominated by the cultivation of honeydew melons and wolfberries, of which "Guazhou Honeydew Melon" is a national geographic indication product. The economy is based on agriculture, tourism and new energy industry, and there is a large wind power base nearby. The transportation is convenient, with the Lianhuo Expressway and Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway running through the whole area, making it suitable for history and nature lovers to explore.