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.
Xichang, located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is the capital of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and is known as the "Space City", "Sun City" and "Flower City". As an important space launch base in China, Xichang Satellite Launch Center has undertaken many major national space missions and witnessed the take-off of China's space industry. Here the average annual sunshine of more than 2400 hours, warm in winter and cool in summer, Qionghai - Lushan scenic area inlaid in between, the lake is clear, the mountains are stacked, is the ideal place for leisure and vacation. At the same time, Xichang, as a Yi settlement, rich Yi culture, torch festival and other folk activities unique charm, a blend of natural scenery and modern technology, becoming a bright pearl in southwest Sichuan.