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.
Yong'an, located in the west-central part of China's Fujian Province, is a county-level city under provincial jurisdiction and is administered by Sanming City. Located in the mountainous area of central Fujian, this city is famous for its Danxia landforms and forest resources, and boasts ecological landscapes such as the Tianbaoyan National Nature Reserve. Yong'an has a long history, founded in the third year of Ming Jingtai (1452), and was once the temporary capital of Fujian Province during the war. The economy is dominated by forestry, building materials industry and tourism, and the bamboo shoots and bamboo industry is especially prominent, known as the "Hometown of Bamboo Shoots and Bamboo Shoots in China". The transportation is convenient, with the Yingxia Railway and several highways running through the whole area. The local culture is a blend of Hakka and Minzhong characteristics, and snacks such as Yongan kuey teow and live meat are very flavorful. Overall, Yongan is a livable city with both nature and humanity.