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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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.
Xingwen County belongs to Yibin City of Sichuan Province, located in the combination of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, with a total area of 1,373 square kilometers and a population of about 480,000 people. It is famous for its World Geopark and the cultural relics of the Bo people, and is one of the most typical areas of karst landscape in China.
Xingwen World Geopark has the largest stone sea landscape in Asia, Xingwen Stone Sea, with stone peaks on the surface, underground caves, Tianquan Cave, Big Funnel and other landscapes that are called geological wonders. The scenic area integrates karst landforms, underground river systems and ancient fossils, and was included in the World Geopark Network by UNESCO in 2005.
Xingwen is the last settlement of the ancient Bo people, and the Hanging Coffin of Bo people is still an unsolved mystery. The local Miao culture is rich, and the Miao Huashan Festival is held annually. The red culture is profound, was once the Red Army Long March through the place. Specialties Xingwen square bamboo shoots, black bone chicken is famous throughout the country.
Relying on natural resources to develop eco-tourism, it has built 4A scenic spots such as Shihai Cave Township and Bo Wang Mountain. Agriculture is dominated by square bamboo, roasted tobacco, grain and oil, and the emerging shale gas industry is becoming a new economic growth point. The establishment of Chenggui High Speed Railway makes transportation more convenient, and it has become an important destination for tourism in South Sichuan.