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.
Qionglai, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, county-level city, is located in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain, 65 kilometers from Chengdu city, since ancient times for the western Sichuan transportation and the "Southern Silk Road" starting point. This ancient city with a history of more than 2,300 years, called Qionglai in the Western Han Dynasty, Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun "shop selling wine" story originated here, giving it a deep humanistic heritage. Qionglai is known as "the hometown of Wenjun", and at the same time, it is an important production area of Chinese liquor, Qiong wine culture has a long history, with well-known brands such as Shui Jing Fang. Natural scenery, Tiantai Mountain National Scenic Spot is located here, set Danxia landforms, Buddhist culture in one, spring ornamental azalea, autumn view of the red leaves, attracting countless tourists. Today, Qionglai is integrating history, wine culture and ecological tourism resources, becoming a unique and charming cultural tourism destination in the suburbs of Chengdu.