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.
Huining is located in the central part of Gansu Province in China, under the jurisdiction of Baiyin City, on the western edge of the Loess Plateau, and is the world-famous site of the Red Army's victory in the Long March.In October 1936, the Red Army's First, Second and Fourth Side Armies met here, marking the end of the Long March, and thus it is known as the "Sacred Site of the Rendezvous". In the county, there is the former site of Huining Red Army Rendezvous, including the Rendezvous Building, Rendezvous Memorial Hall and other national cultural relics protection units, which has become an important red cultural education base and patriotism education base. Nowadays, Huining not only inherits the heavy red history, but also develops special agriculture (such as potatoes, small grains) and red tourism, attracting many tourists to trace the footprints of the revolution and feel the spirit of the Long March.