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.
Xiaoyi City is a county-level city under the administration of Luliang City in Shanxi Province, located at the southern edge of the Jinzhong Basin and the eastern foot of the middle section of the Luliang Mountain Range, and named for the culture of "filial piety" and "righteousness". It is the only city in China named after "Xiaoyi". With a long history, Xiaoyi was established as Guayan County during the Spring and Autumn Period, and then it went through changes and was abolished as a county and set up as a city in 1992. As a resource-based city, Xiaoyi has been known as the "home of the coal sea", the coal industry as the pillar of the economy, and in recent years, actively promote industrial transformation. Xiaoyi has a rich cultural heritage, with shadow puppets and puppet shows listed as national intangible cultural heritages, traditional folklore and historical relics, and is one of the important birthplaces of Jin merchant culture.