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/Taipei |
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.
Ruifang, located in the northeast of New Taipei City, Taiwan, is surrounded by mountains and the sea, and was once an important mining town in Taiwan, famous for its history of gold mining, but now it has become a popular tourist attraction, combining natural landscapes with cultural heritage. The Monkey Refuge Cat Village, with its hordes of stray cats and nostalgic streetscape, has become an eye-catching "cat paradise", while the Jiufen Old Street, popularized as the setting for "The Thousand and One Hunt," is characterized by its stone alleyways, traditional tea houses, and mountainous nightscape. The Gold Museum, formerly known as the Gold Guashi Concentration Plant, showcases the history of mining and gold culture, and the surrounding natural attractions, such as the Emerald Valley and Guashan Trail, are great places for hiking and photography enthusiasts. Ruifang is also rich in temple culture, with the Ruifang Zhen'an Palace and the Monkey Cave Shengde Palace carrying memories of local beliefs and folklore, and serving as a window to experience Taiwan's traditional culture.