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.
Jimunai County is located in the southwestern part of Altay Region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, at the southern foothills of Altay Mountains and the northern edge of Junggar Basin, bordering with Kazakhstan, with a length of about 141 kilometers, and it is an important station of the Northern Road of the ancient Silk Road and the border port county of the current "One Belt, One Road" Initiative. It has a temperate continental climate, cool and pleasant in summer, and a variety of landscapes such as grassland, Gobi and snow-capped mountains, making it a unique window to experience the flavor of the northern border. The economy is dominated by animal husbandry, specialty agriculture and border trade. As a national Class I land port, Jimunai Port is an important trade route between China and Kazakhstan, promoting regional economic and cultural exchanges. The county is inhabited by Han, Kazakh, Hui and other ethnic groups, rich folk culture, herdsmen felt, grizzly sheep, girls chasing and other ethnic customs unique charm, is the ideal place to feel the diversity of culture in Xinjiang.