Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Jinchuan is located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, southwest, upstream of the Dadu River, known as "China's Snow Pear Township", "East female country's hometown" reputation. Here because of the Qianlong period of the battle of the big and small Jinchuan famous, Tibetan-style towers scattered, of which Caldon towers group for the national cultural heritage units, witnessing the vicissitudes of the millennium history. Dadu River Canyon scenery is magnificent, Guanyinzhen Hill, a forest of strange stones, and Tibetan fortresses and streamers reflect each other. In spring, ten thousand mu of pear blossoms bloom, and the snow-white mountains are picturesque, attracting countless tourists. As the core area of Jiajiu culture, Jinchuan retains unique potshuang dance, clothing and food customs, and integrates Tibetan, Qiang and Han diversified cultures, which is a secret place to experience the original Tibetan style.