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.
Pingchuan District is part of the city of Baiyin in Gansu Province, China, and is located in the central part of Gansu Province, in the upper basin of the Yellow River. It has a total area of 2,106 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000 people. Located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tengger Desert, it has a temperate continental arid climate with four distinct seasons and abundant light. It is rich in mineral resources, famous for coal, and is one of the important energy bases in northwest China. Agriculture is mainly planted wheat and corn, and the specialties include red dates and wolfberries. Convenient transportation, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, G109 National Highway runs through the whole territory. Famous attractions include Qu Wu Mountain and Hongshan Temple Grottoes, both natural and humanistic landscapes. Pingchuan is an important node of the ancient Silk Road, with a deep historical and cultural heritage.