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.
Located in the eastern part of Henan Province and the southern part of Shangqiu City, Zhecheng County is at the junction of four provinces, Henan, Shandong, Suzhou and Anhui, and is a large agricultural county and an emerging industrial powerhouse on the Yellow-Huaihuai Plain. With a long history, it is the fiefdom of Yan Di Zhu Xiang Clan, known as "Zhu Xiang's hometown", and the name "Zhecheng" began in the Spring and Autumn Period, which means "the place where the cudgel forests flourish". As a national important production base of diamond powder, the scale of diamond industry in Zhecheng accounts for more than 70% of the national market share, and it is known as the "Hometown of Diamond in China". In terms of agriculture, Zhecheng Huqian is a national geographic indication product, which is famous for its crispy and delicious flavor. At the same time, this place has a deep cultural heritage, inherited Zhuxiang culture, filial piety culture and other intangible cultural heritage, is "industry, culture and county" as a grasp, accelerate the integration into the development of the Central Plains Economic Zone, showing the unique charm of the blend of tradition and modernity.