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.
Ninghua County, located in the western part of Fujian Province, within the territory of Sanming City, is an important birthplace of the Hakka people and is known as the "Ancestral Land of the Hakka". Historically, the Hakka culture has been nurtured by the southward migration of the Central Plains, and Shibi Village is a global Hakka pilgrimage site, attracting many Hakka people from home and abroad to visit their ancestors every year. As a county in the Central Soviet Union, Ninghua is rich in red cultural resources, and the glorious history of being one of the starting points of the Long March adds to its rich heritage. Ninghua has a superior ecological environment, high forest coverage, and karst landscape wonders such as the Swan Cave Group, combining natural scenery and humanistic landscapes. In recent years, relying on Hakka culture and ecological resources, Ninghua has vigorously developed cultural and tourism industries, while taking high-quality rice, specialty fruits and other agricultural support, and is gradually building into a charming county integrating cultural heritage, ecological tourism and green development.