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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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 southern part of Bayin'guoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and situated in the southeastern edge of the Tarim Basin and the northern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, Zhimo County is an important node on the Southern Route of the Ancient Silk Road, and is also the second-largest county in China in terms of area (second only to Ruoqiang). Due to its unique geographic location, it has nurtured the magnificent landscape of the southern edge of the Taklamakan, the "world's largest flowing desert", as well as the snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands and other diversified landscapes in the depths of the Kunlun Mountains. Historically, Jiamo was the seat of the Jiamo State, one of the 36 states in the Western Regions, with a deep cultural heritage; nowadays, the oasis agriculture mainly based on jujubes and cotton, and the development of jade and minerals are the pillars of the economy, and at the same time, relying on the tourism resources such as desert exploration and folklore experience, it has gradually become an emerging tourist destination in the southern border. The hospitality of the people of Qimo, the unique local folk culture and magnificent natural scenery is attracting more and more tourists to visit.