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/Taipei |
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.
Jiaoxi is located in the southern part of Yilan County, Taiwan, and is a famous hot spring town in Taiwan, known as the "Back Garden of Northern Taiwan". The hot springs here are sulfur springs with clear, colorless water and a faint sulfur smell, which has therapeutic effects and was known as "Hot Spring Boiling Jade" as early as the Qing Dynasty. The hot spring public bath in Jiaoxi Park is a popular attraction, and there are also tourist resources such as the Wufengqi Scenic Area and Ruifang Old Street in the vicinity. Conveniently located about 40 minutes by train from Taipei, it is a perfect destination for a short relaxing trip.