Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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. |
Located in the northernmost tip of Yilan County, Taiwan Province of China, Toucheng is the oldest town in Yilan County, and was the first city of Kailan in the Qing Dynasty. Bordering the Pacific Ocean to the east, it boasts natural landscapes such as Turtle Island and Toucheng Beach, as well as humanistic sites such as the Old Street of Toucheng and Qingyuan Palace. Agriculture is based on rice, green onions and garlic, and fishing is well developed, with Wushi Harbor being an important fishing and sightseeing port. The Toucheng Orphan Robbery Folklore Event is held every year, which is classified as an important intangible cultural asset.
Toucheng is connected to New Taipei City in the north and Jiaoxi Township in the south, with the Yilan Line of the Taiwan Railway and National Highway No. 5 running through the whole area, and is about 50 minutes' drive from Taipei City, making it a popular sightseeing town in Northern Taiwan. The jurisdiction includes Turtle Island, which covers an area of about 100 square kilometers.
Toucheng integrates marine and humanistic tourism resources, where you can enjoy whales and dolphins on Gushan Island, experience surfing at Wushi Harbor, and appreciate the mixed architectural style of Toucheng's Old Street, as well as attractions such as the Dali Tien Kung Temple and the Lanyang Museum, which form a dynamic line of mountain, sea, and humanistic tourism.
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.