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.
Jinghe County is located in the northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Bortala Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture in the east, the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, the southwest edge of the Junggar Basin, is an important station on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road and the current "One Belt, One Road" core area of the transportation node. Here Aibi Lake wetland is widespread, breeding a unique desert ecology, wolfberry planting has a long history, "Jinghe wolfberry" to grain large meat thick, sweet and mellow famous, is a national geographic indications products. The county is inhabited by Han, Uyghur, Kazakh, Mongolia and other nationalities, multiculturalism and coexistence, rich folk customs. Relying on the Lianhuo Expressway, Jingyihuo Railway and other transportation lines, Jinghe is accelerating its development into a modernized county with vitality and charm in the northern border region based on agriculture and ecological advantages.