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.
Taimali is located in the northeastern part of Taitung County, Taiwan Province of China, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east, and is an important township on the Nanhui Highway. It is famous for its stunning sunrise view, known as the "Township of the Rising Sun", and attracts a large number of tourists on New Year's Day every year to greet the first dawn on Taiwan's main island.
Taimali is home to such well-known attractions as the Golden Needle Mountain Recreation Area and the Millennium Dawn Memorial Park, and the sea of golden needles that fills the mountains in summer is particularly spectacular. The coastline is long and includes coastal landscapes such as Huayuan Bay and Doryang Tourist Station, while preserving the cultural traditions of the Paiwan aboriginal people, making it an area characterized by both nature and culture.
The area is rich in agricultural products such as saga, golden needles, loquats, etc., and is especially famous for Taimali saga. The climate is conducive to the growth of crops, and the combination of agriculture and tourism has become an important economic model for the region, with the annual Golden Needle Flowering Season effectively boosting the development of the local industry.