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.
Qiaocheng is located in the northwestern part of China's Anhui Province, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Bozhou City, which is situated at the southern end of the North China Plain and has a warm-temperate semi-humid climate. As a national historical and cultural city, Qiao Cheng has a history of more than 3,700 years and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese medicine culture, liquor culture and Taoist thought.
Qiao Cheng is known as the "Capital of Chinese Medicine" and has the largest Chinese herbal medicine market in China, with annual production of Chinese herbal medicine accounting for 20% of the national total. The local specialty Gujing Tribute Wine is one of the eight most famous wines in China, and the relics of the Three Kingdoms, such as Cao Cao's military road, have been listed as national key cultural relics protection units.In 2023, Qiaocheng District's GDP will exceed 50 billion yuan, and it will have formed an industrial system centered on traditional Chinese medicine, liquor, and agricultural products processing.
The transportation network covers the main lines such as Shanghehang High Speed Railway and Jiguang Expressway, and is about 2 hours' drive from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport. The green coverage rate of the urban area is 38.5%, and the Eddy River passes through the city to form an ecological corridor, which has been evaluated as a national ecological civilization construction demonstration area in recent years.