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.
Lingshou County, belonging to Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, is located in the central and western part of Hebei Province, at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, and at the junction of Hebei and Jin. As a thousand-year-old county, Lingshou has a profound history, was once the core area of Zhongshan State during the Warring States period, the existing national cultural heritage units such as the ruins of Lingshou Ancient City of Zhongshan State and the Pagoda of Youju Temple, witnessing the long history of Zhongshan culture. Rich in natural resources, the Taihang Mountains stretch across the whole territory, Wuyuezhai, Manshan Huaxi Valley and other scenic spots set strange peaks, canyons, waterfalls in one, is an ecotourism and summer resort. Specialties Lingshou gold needles, walnuts, jujube and other agricultural products have long been famous, hand-painted, stone carving and other traditional skills inherited to this day. In recent years, relying on ecological resources and history and culture, Lingshou has promoted the integrated development of agriculture, culture and tourism, and has become a unique and attractive county destination in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.