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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.
Zhashui County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, China, under Shangluo City, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, and is a mountainous county known for its ecotourism and natural resources. It has a total area of about 2,332 square kilometers and a population of about 160,000 people. The county is named after the abundance of Quercus trees and has a forest coverage of over 78%, making it a national ecological demonstration area and the core area of the Qinling National Forest Park.
Zhashui County has famous scenic spots such as Niubieliang National Nature Reserve and Zhashui Cave, of which Zhashui Cave is known as the "Wonders of the North" and is a typical karst landscape. Zhujiawan Village was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Leisure Village", and Qianyou River Source Wetland was listed as an important wetland in Shaanxi Province. The area is rich in traditional Chinese medicines and green agricultural products, and is a key area of biodiversity in the Qinba Mountain area.
The Xikang Railway and Baomao Expressway run through the whole area, and it is only an hour's drive from Xi'an, which is known as the "South Garden of Xi'an". The economy is based on eco-tourism and specialty agriculture, focusing on the development of fungus, Chinese herbal medicine planting and leisure and recreation industries. Zhashui fungus has been recognized as a national geographical indication product, and in 2020, it received national attention for being a model of "small fungus and big industry".