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.
Located in the southeastern part of Henan Province, China, Shangcai County, part of Zhumadian City, is one of the ancient counties with a long history. As the seat of the capital city of the Cai State during the Western Zhou to Spring and Autumn Periods, Shangcai boasts a civilization history of more than 3,000 years and is listed as a Famous Historical and Cultural City in Henan Province. With an area of 1,529 square kilometers and a population of about 1.4 million (2020 data), the county has a warm-temperate monsoon climate and is rich in agricultural resources, producing wheat, corn and other crops.
Shangcai is the birthplace of the Cai clan, and the ruins of the old city of Cai, Guozhuang Chu Tomb and other national key cultural relics protection units exist. The Chongyang Festival originated here, and it is known as the "Hometown of Chongyang Culture in China". The main attractions include Cai Mingyuan Park, Li Si Well, Fuxi Gua Pavilion, etc., of which Cai Guo Old City is one of the best-preserved Western Zhou Dynasty ancient city ruins in China.
Based on agriculture, Shangcai has gradually developed food processing, textile and garment, and equipment manufacturing industries. Specialty products include "Shangcai Golden Pear", a national geographical indication product. The county has convenient transportation, about 40 kilometers away from Zhumadian West Station of Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway, and many provincial highways run through the whole territory, forming a transportation node connecting the southeastern region of Henan.