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.
Jishishan, the full name of Jishishan Bao'an Dongxiang Salar Autonomous County, belongs to Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province, located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau, with the Yellow River crossing the border from west to east, which has given rise to unique natural and humanistic landscapes. As the only Baoan settlement in China, Baoan, Dongxiang, Salar, Han and other ethnic groups coexist harmoniously here, with a rich folk culture, and the Baoan waist knife forging technique is a national intangible cultural heritage. Within the territory of Jixi Mountain is majestic and steep, the Yellow River Canyon scenery is magnificent, both the brilliant colors of Danxia landforms, but also the ecological beauty of grasslands and forests, is to experience the northwest of the ethnic customs and natural wonders of the secret place.