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.
Tacheng, located in the northwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the northern foothills of Tianshan Mountain and the northwestern edge of Junggar Basin, bordering with Kazakhstan, is an important hub on the northern route of the Ancient Silk Road and a border port city opening up to the west of China. With the magnificent Baluk Mountain, vast Kurustai grassland and charming Wusu Hot Spring, the natural scenery and humanistic landscapes of the city are intertwined. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Tacheng integrates the cultural flavors of 29 ethnic groups, including Han, Kazakh, Uyghur and Mongolian, with rich folk customs and specialty foods. Relying on the advantages of ports, Tacheng is an important trade channel connecting Central Asia and Europe, and its agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism industries are booming, making it a pleasant and vibrant frontier city to live and work in.