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.
Xifeng County, belonging to Tieling City, Liaoning Province, is located in the northeast of Liaoning Province, bordering Dongliao County and Dongfeng County in Jilin Province, and is in the transition zone between the remaining veins of Changbai Mountain and Liaohe Plain, with temperate monsoon climate, distinct seasons and superior ecological environment. The county has a total area of 2686 square kilometers, the forest coverage rate of 58%, is an important ecological barrier and water conservation in Liaoning Province. As the "Chinese Deer Hometown", Xifeng takes sika deer breeding as the core specialty industry, has the largest deer product trading market in China and a perfect deer industry chain, and the antlers, deer blood and other products are famous both at home and abroad. At the same time, this place is rich in ginseng, fine Chinese medicinal herbs, such as Taoist herbs, is an important production area of Liaodong Taoist medicinal herbs. In recent years, Xifeng, relying on ecological resources and characteristic industries, has been actively promoting the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism to create a model for the development of northeastern counties integrating ecological sightseeing, recreational vacation and industrial experience.