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.
Sangzhi County is located in the northwestern part of China's Hunan Province, under the jurisdiction of Zhangjiajie City, in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains. As the core area of Xiang-E-Chu-Qian old revolutionary area, Sangzhi is the starting point of the Long March of the Red Army of the Second Front, and possesses a profound red cultural heritage. The county covers a total area of 3,474 square kilometers, and the ethnic minorities, mainly Tujia and Bai, account for 88% of the total population in the territory, forming a unique ethnic flavor.
Sangzhi is surrounded by ecological secrets such as Peak Range Stream National Forest Park and Bada Gongshan Primitive Forest, which is the birthplace of the river and one of the first batch of "Natural Oxygen Bars of China" in China. There are red attractions such as the former residence of He Long and the Memorial Hall for the Departure of the Second Red Army on the Long March, as well as folk cultural experience programs such as the Tujia footstools and the Bai Three Tea Ceremonies, which form the tourism characteristics of "red and green".
The local area is rich in Chinese medicinal herbs such as eucommia and quinquefolium, and agricultural products such as Mulberry radish and honey have been certified by the National Geographic Indication. In recent years, it has focused on the development of eco-tourism, green agriculture and clean energy industries, and the development of tourism along the western route of Zhangjiajie has injected new vitality into the development of the region, and it is now constructing a model county for the revitalization of villages in the Wuling Mountain Area.