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.
Xiuyan Manchu Autonomous County is located in the southeastern part of Anshan City, Liaoning Province, China, in the hinterland of the Liaodong Peninsula, and is an important Manchu settlement in Northeast China. Famous for its Xiuyan Jade, known as the "Jade Capital of China", the area has a history of over 8,000 years of jade mining and processing, and is home to the country's largest jade mine and jade trading market. The area is rich in natural landscapes, including the Medicine Mountain Scenic Area and the Longtanwan Forest Park, which are characterized by a combination of Manchu culture and eco-tourism. The economy is based on agriculture, jade industry and tourism, and the climate is temperate monsoon with four distinct seasons. With a total population of about 500,000, it is a typical county in Liaoning Province that combines both cultural heritage and resource characteristics.