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.
Yanchang County is located in the northern part of Shaanxi Province and the eastern part of Yan'an City, situated in the hilly and gully area of Loess Plateau, with the Yellow River to the east and Daning in Shanxi Province, it is the seat of Yanchang Oilfield, the cradle of China's petroleum industry, and the earliest area in China for the discovery and exploitation of petroleum, with the plant established in 1905, witnessing the development of modern petroleum industry. It was established in 1905, witnessing the development of the modern petroleum industry. The county is characterized by deep loess, effective ecological management, and the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall (part of the area) is not far away, with both energy and cultural heritage and natural ecological charm. As an old revolutionary area, it has preserved rich red relics, and at the same time, supported by millet, apples and other agricultural specialties, it integrates energy, ecology and humanities, and is a unique pearl of the county on the Loess Plateau.