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.
Tahe, belonging to the Heilongjiang Province, Daxinganling region, is located in the northern foot of the Daxinganling Mountains, the south bank of the Heilongjiang River, is one of the northernmost counties in China, known as the "Arctic emerald", "the township of Xing'an camphor" reputation. Here the cold temperate continental monsoon climate is remarkable, winter is long and cold, summer is short and cool, has a wide range of primary forests, mainly Xing'an larch, forest coverage of up to 90% or more, is an important forestry base and ecological barriers. There are water systems such as the Heilongjiang River, the border river between China and Russia, and the Pangu River, which have bred rich wildlife resources, such as moose, sable, and Xing'an azalea. As a small forestry town, Tahe retains a strong forest culture, and is uniquely attractive for its snow and ice scenery in winter and forest oxygen bar in summer, making it an important node for ecotourism in the Greater Hinggan Mountains.