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.
Yumen City is located in the northwestern part of Gansu Province, China, at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, an important node city of the ancient Silk Road, known as the "cradle of China's petroleum industry".In 1939, China's first natural oil field - Yumen Oil Field was born here, laying a solid foundation for the industrial development of New China. Yumen Oil Field, China's first natural oil field, was born here in 1939, laying a solid foundation for the industrial development of new China. Located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountains, it is adjacent to Jiayuguan Pass in the east, Guazhou in the west, Qilian Mountains in the south and Xinjiang in the north, and is a major transportation route at the confluence of four provinces and regions, namely Gan, Xin, Qing and Meng. The territory is not only rich in oil, wind and solar energy resources, but also named for the Yumen Pass, with a profound border culture, which has historically been an important channel for trade and cultural exchanges between China and the West. Today, Yumen is transforming from a traditional industrial city to a new energy base, combining historical heritage with modern vigor.