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.
Longmen County is part of Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, located in the northeast of the Pearl River Delta, with a total area of 2,295 square kilometers, dominated by mountainous and hilly landscapes, with a forest coverage rate of more than 76%, making it a national ecological demonstration area.
Longmen is famous for its hot springs resources, with several well-known resorts such as the Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden. Nankun Mountain National Forest Park is known as the "Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer", preserving a complete ecological system of subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests. It is also the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", and Longmen Peasant Painting has become a provincial intangible cultural heritage with its rich colors and local themes.
As an important ecological barrier of the Pearl River Delta, Longmen vigorously develops eco-tourism and modern agriculture, and is rich in agricultural products such as honey and Chinese tangerines. With the Guangzhou-Hebei Expressway and Wu-Shenzhen Expressway running through its entire territory, it is about 1.5 hours' drive from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, making it a popular short-haul travel destination in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.