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.
Jimo is located in the north of Qingdao City, Shandong Province, and is a city district of Qingdao, as well as a thousand-year-old town with a history of more than 2,000 years. It was an important city of Qi during the Warring States period, and the ruins of the old city of Jimo bear witness to its deep historical heritage. Today, Jimo is Qingdao's industrial powerhouse and marine economic region, with a strong foundation in industries such as knitted garments and automobile manufacturing, and is known as "China's Famous Knitting City"; relying on the Qingdao Blue Valley, marine science and technology innovation, and marine biopharmaceuticals, and other emerging industries are developing vigorously. At the same time, Jimo has a deep cultural heritage, Liuqiang is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, and Jimo Old Wine is the treasure of yellow wine. This city, which combines historical heritage and modern vigor, is becoming an important growth pole for Qingdao and even Shandong Peninsula.