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 northwest of Guilin, Longsheng Autonomous County in Guangxi is a typical multi-ethnic settlement area, famous for its magnificent Longji Terraces and rich ethnic minority flavor. The Longji Terraces, the original home of the world's terraces, is known as one of the most beautiful terraces in China, with a sea of rice paddies that change color with the seasons, watering like a mirror in the spring, and looking like a picture scroll in the autumn. There are Yao, Dong, Zhuang, Miao and other ethnic minorities living in Longsheng, with well-preserved traditional villages, and unique folk cultures such as the Yao's long encouragement, the Dong's big song, and the Zhuang's embroidery ball, as well as vibrant festivals such as the "Sun-dried Clothes Festival" held on June 6 of the lunar calendar every year. In addition, Longsheng hot springs have excellent water quality, and Huaping National Nature Reserve has high virgin forest coverage, making it an excellent destination for ecotourism and folklore experience, with the shock of natural wonders and the temperature of human history.