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.
Qingtian County is located in the southeastern part of Zhejiang Province, China, belonging to Lishui City, situated in the middle and lower reaches of the Oujiang River, and is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese and stone carvings. With an area of about 2,493 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000, the county is dominated by mountainous and hilly landscapes with a mild and humid climate.
Qingtian is world-famous for its stone carvings, known as the "Stone Capital of China", and its stone carving art has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Economically, Qingtian relies on the advantage of being an overseas Chinese hometown, with an active overseas Chinese economy, well-developed foreign trade and tertiary industry, as well as an agricultural industry that focuses on specialty products such as tea and oil tea.
Qingtian boasts natural landscapes such as Shimen Cave and Thousand Gorge Lake, as well as cultural tourism resources of the overseas Chinese hometown. The transportation is convenient, with Jin-Wen Railway and G1513 Wenli Expressway running through the whole territory, and only about 1 hour drive from Wenzhou Airport, which is an important hub in South Zhejiang.