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.
Jintai District is a municipal district of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, China, located in the western part of the Guanzhong Plain, in the core of the main urban area of Baoji City, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Baoji. It is named after the ancient monument "Jintai Guan" (rumored to be the practice place of Qiu Qiqi, the founder of the Quanzhen School of Taoism), and its history can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, when the Duke of Qin Mu built the "Jintai" here to recruit sages, leaving behind the good story of "Thousands of gold to buy bones". "The history of the area dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The district has the Beishouling Neolithic site, the mausoleum of the King of Qin in the Tang Dynasty and other cultural relics, the Baoji Bronze Museum collection of national treasures such as Hezun, 逨 plate, highlighting the "township of bronzes" of the deep-rooted heritage. As an important node of the Silk Road, Jintai District combines the culture of Zhou and Qin, folk customs and modern urban style, and is an important destination for experiencing the culture of Xifu and exploring the origin of Chinese civilization.