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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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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.
Located in the southwestern part of Ali Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Zada County is situated between the Himalayas and the Gangdisê Mountains, and is the secret place where the Xiangquan River (the upper reaches of the Satlej River) flows through. The most shocking natural wonders here are the Zada Tulin, formed after millions of years of geological changes in the form of cascading mountains, showing a golden-red color in the setting sun, known as "the most Mars-like place on earth". Deep in the Tulin, hidden in the ruins of the Guge Kingdom (10th - 17th centuries), this once dominant capital city in western Tibet, surviving castles, palaces, temples and other relics, murals and sculpture art brilliant, is an important heritage for the study of Tibet's history and culture. With an average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level and a dry climate, Zhada has nurtured the unique Xiangquan River Valley civilization, blending elements of Tibetan and Indian cultures, making it a secret place where humanity and nature are intertwined.