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.
Taonan city is located in the west of Baicheng city in Jilin province, the hinterland of Songnen plain and the downstream of Tao'er river, which is an important county-level city in the west of Jilin province. It is located at 45°north latitude, belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons and big temperature difference between day and night, which is favorable to the growth of crops. Historically, here was the Xianbei, Qidan and other minorities nomadic land, the Qing dynasty Guangxu years set up Taonan province, 1913 changed to Taonan county, 1987 withdrew the county to set up the city. Economy is mainly agriculture, produces rice, corn, miscellaneous grain, is the national important commodity grain base; At the same time relies on the rich wind energy resources, creates the "wind power township", the clean energy industry flourishes. Within the territory of the Taoer River wetland is a national nature reserve, inhabited by a variety of rare birds, the ecological environment is excellent. The place is a blend of Chinese, Mongolian and other multi-ethnic cultures, unique folk customs, is a window to understand the history and culture of western Jilin.