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.
Hailar is the capital of Hulunbeier City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, located at the western foot of the Daxinganling Mountains and the hinterland of the Hulunbeier Grassland, known as the "Pearl of the Grassland". Here is a moderate temperate continental monsoon climate, cool and pleasant in summer, the average annual temperature is only -2 ℃ to 2 ℃, is China's famous summer resort. As the political, economic and cultural center of Hulunbeier, Hailar combines Mongolian nomadic culture and frontier style, with Hulunbeier Prairie, Molgrad River and other natural landscapes around the city, and you can experience the Ice and Snow Naadam in winter, and enjoy the grassland pastoral songs in summer. In addition, Hailar is an important transportation hub on the China-Russia-Mongolia border, with a perfect aviation and railroad network, and is the starting point for exploring the scenery of the Hulunbeier Grassland, as well as the core area for experiencing the traditional Mongolian culture.