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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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 Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Fuhuo County is situated in the Yalong River Basin on the Western Sichuan Plateau, and is one of the core areas of Khamgar culture, which is known as "Shenyun Fuhuo". Here the average altitude of about 3200 meters, the plateau scenery is magnificent, Kasa Lake Provincial Nature Reserve inhabited by a large number of rare waterfowl, lakeside grasslands and snow-covered mountains into a picture. As an important post on the ancient tea-horse road, Fuhuo retains a strong Tibetan flavor, Shouling Temple, Marshal Zhu De and Geddar Living Buddha Memorial Hall and other humanistic relics carry a deep history. Traditional potshuang dance, thangka painting, Tibetan-style houses are unique, barley wine, ghee tea and other dietary flavors unique. In recent years, with the development of the Western Sichuan Tourist Circuit, Fuhuo has become an ideal destination for tourists to experience the secret of the plateau and the Tibetan style with its pristine natural landscape and simple Kham culture.