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.
Tianlin County is located in the northwestern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, belonging to Baise City, at the junction of Yunnan-Guizhou-Guizhou provinces. With a total area of 5,577 square kilometers, it is the largest county in Guangxi. It has a subtropical monsoon climate, with a forest coverage rate of more than 80%, and is known as "the first forestry county in Guangxi".
TIANLIN is a multi-ethnic settlement, with more than 90% of ethnic minorities such as Zhuang and Yao, preserving national intangible cultural heritages such as the North Road Zhuang Opera and Yao Bronze Drum Dance. The county was established in the Ming Dynasty and has a long history. The Red Army's Long March once passed through the area and has a revolutionary cultural heritage.
With forestry, specialty agriculture and ecological tourism as the leading industries, the county is rich in Bado bamboo shoots, oil tea, Ganoderma lucidum and other specialties, and is the "Hometown of Bado Bamboo Shoots in China". There are ecological scenic spots such as Cenwanglaoshan National Nature Reserve and Wanji Mountain Forest Park.
G78 Shankun Expressway and Nankun Railway run through the whole territory, and Baise Airport is about 1 hour away by car. In recent years, it focuses on the development of green economy, and was once awarded the title of "National Greening Model County", which is an important ecological barrier area in the Pearl River Basin.