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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.
Zhoni County is located in Gansu Province Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture southeast, is located in the edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, is the unique place of Tibetan and Chinese cultural fusion, known as "the hometown of the Tibetan king" and "the hometown of the Tao-yan ink stone" reputation. The territory of Dayugou national forest park scenery is charming, primitive forest, alpine meadow and Tibetan village contrasts with the interest, Taohe river meanders through, breeding Zhoni unique ecological and humanistic landscape. As an important node of the ancient silk road south road, zhuo ni has a long history, yang tusi family ruled for nearly 600 years, left a rich historical and cultural heritage. Here Tao inkstone production techniques inherited for thousands of years, known as the "four famous inkstones" one of the exquisite craftsmanship renowned at home and abroad. Zhoni fusion of Tibetan Buddhism culture, farming civilization and nomadic tradition, is to experience the Gannan Tibetan style of the excellent destination, both the magnificent natural scenery, but also has a deep cultural heritage.