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.
Located in the central part of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and on the east bank of the Yellow River, Lingwu City is a county-level city under the administration of Yinchuan City, which has been an important node on the Silk Road since ancient times, and has been known as the "Pearl of the South of the River Seas". This place has a long history, the ancient name of "Lingzhou", was the military town of the Xixia Dynasty and the economic and cultural center, the territory of the ShuiDongGou site witnessed the brilliance of the Paleolithic civilization. Lingwu is rich in energy resources, is a national important coal base, "Lingwu Coal Field" has considerable reserves, and at the same time, relying on the advantages of the Yellow River irrigation, the abundance of Lingwu long jujube, rice and other high-quality agricultural products, of which Lingwu long jujube for the national geographic indications products. Nowadays, Lingwu is integrating historical heritage and modern industry to build an important energy and chemical base and an ecological livable city in Northwest China, which is one of the core growth poles of Ningxia's economic development.