Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Yongren County is located in the northern part of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, China, adjacent to Sichuan Province, in the transition zone between the Central Yunnan Plateau and the mountains of Southwest Sichuan. The county covers an area of 2,189 square kilometers and has a population of about 110,000, with the Yi minority ethnic group accounting for 64% of the total population. Yongren has a long history, the ancient name "Tho", is an important post of the Southern Silk Road.
Yongren is a subtropical monsoon climate, the average annual temperature of 17.8 ℃, the annual sunshine hours of 2,836 hours, known as "China's Sunshine City". The territory has undulating mountains with an altitude of 925-2884 meters, and Yongding River, a tributary of Jinsha River, passes through the territory, forming a unique canyon landscape.
Yongren is famous for intangible cultural heritages such as Yi Race Dressing Festival, Cantho ink stone carving and Yi embroidery. The main agricultural products are roasted tobacco, walnuts, mangoes, etc., of which Yongren chestnut is a national geographical indication product. In recent years, relying on the advantage of sunshine to vigorously develop the photovoltaic industry, becoming an important clean energy base in Yunnan.
Beijing-Kunming Expressway and Chengdu-Kunming Railway are running through the whole country, and it is only 50 kilometers away from Panzhihua Airport. The main attractions include Fangshan Scenic Area, Zhugeying Ethnic Cultural Village and Jinsha River Grand Canyon, which are ideal destinations for experiencing Yi culture and eco-tourism.