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.
Sanwan Township, located in the northern part of Miaoli County, Taiwan, is a hilly area township with a predominantly Hakka culture. The township covers an area of about 52 square kilometers and has a population of about 6,000. The township is named after the Zhonggang Creek, which forms three large bends here. The township produces high-quality Oriental Beauty Tea (Puffy Wind Tea) and highly-grafted pears, and agriculture is the main economic industry. The township boasts attractions such as Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Sanwan Old Street and Wugu Temple, retaining strong traditional Hakka architecture and humanistic flavor. The annual Tung Blossom Season attracts many tourists to enjoy the beauty of April Snow.
Sanwan Township is connected to Hsinchu County in the north and Shihtan Township in the south, with Taiwan Highway No. 3 running through the entire country and about 15 minutes' drive from the Toufen Interchange, making it an important gateway to the Nanzhuang Scenic Area. The township maintains a complete Hakka settlement pattern, with traditional courtyard buildings and terraced rice fields forming a unique rural landscape.