Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
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. |
Xinchang County is located in the eastern part of China's Zhejiang Province, part of Shaoxing City, and on the southern flank of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. The region is known for its beautiful landscapes and deep cultural heritage, with famous attractions such as Tianmu Mountain and the Great Buddha Temple, of which the Maitreya stone statue is an important Buddhist cultural heritage in the south of the Yangtze River. Xinchang's economy is based on high-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine and textile industries, while actively developing eco-tourism and modern agriculture. Conveniently located near the Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taiwan High Speed Railway and a number of highways, Xinchang is about 1.5 hours' drive from Hangzhou and Ningbo. Xinchang is also known as the "Hometown of Chinese Tea Culture", producing Dafo Longjing tea, which has both natural and humanistic charms.
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.