Time Zone |
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.
Renshou County is part of Meishan City, Sichuan Province, China, located on the southwestern edge of the Chengdu Plain, with a total area of 2,606 square kilometers. As the first most populous county in Sichuan Province, Renshou has a household population of about 1.54 million and is an important part of the Chengdu metropolitan area.
Located between 29°35′-30°20′ north latitude and 103°55′-104°30′ east longitude, Renshou is about 80 kilometers away from Chengdu city. There are many main transportation routes such as Chengdu-Zhizhou-Luchi Expressway and Suizimei Expressway running through its territory, and it is integrated into Chengdu's "one hour economic circle".
Renshou has the largest artificial lake in Southwest China--Helongtan Reservoir, which is known as "the first sea in West Sichuan". The local specialty, Renshou Sesame Cake, is listed as a National Geographical Indication product, and agricultural products such as Wengong Loquat and Caojia Pear also enjoy a good reputation. There are also provincial cultural relics protection units in the county, such as Kui Xing Pavilion and Shuang Shi Pai Fang.
Renshou takes modern agriculture, food processing and machinery manufacturing as its leading industries, and in recent years, it has been actively undertaking the transfer of industries from Chengdu and constructed the Renshou Economic Development Zone. in 2022, the county's GDP will exceed 50 billion yuan, and it has been selected as one of the 100 strongest counties in West China for many years.