Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northern part of Miaoli County, Taiwan Province of China, Toufen is the most populous administrative area in the county. As an important part of the Zhunan Science Park, Toufen has seen a booming high-tech industry in recent years, and has become an important base for Taiwan's semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. The city is conveniently connected to neighboring metropolitan areas via the Taiwan Railway Longitudinal Line and the Zhongshan Expressway.
Toufen retains a strong Hakka village culture, and the annual "Toufen April 8" Hakka opera performance on the 20th day of the first month of the lunar calendar is an important cultural celebration in the area. In terms of natural scenery, the Yonghe Mountain Reservoir provides open space, and the Shitou Mountain Scenic Area is home to a number of centuries-old Buddhist temples and ancient paths. Traditional food includes Hakka noodles, braised pork, and other local specialties.
This city, which combines technological industries with traditional cultural heritage, is continuing to promote industrial upgrading and tourism development, demonstrating the modern vitality of county-level cities in Taiwan.
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.