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. |
Hsichih District is located in the northeast of New Taipei City, Taiwan Province of China, on the banks of the Keelung River, and is an important satellite city of the Taipei metropolitan area. With a total area of 71.2354 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000, the district has become an important hub connecting Taipei City and Keelung City due to its special geographic location.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the Keelung River running through the whole area, Xizhi has a number of highways and railroads passing through, including the Zhongshan Highway, the Northern Second Highway, and the Taiwan Railway Longitudinal Line, and is only about 15 kilometers away from the center of Taipei City, making it a well-developed and convenient transportation network.
As an important node of the Greater Taipei Science and Technology Corridor, Xizhi is home to numerous science and technology parks and large corporate headquarters, including well-known business centers such as Farglory U-TOWN. At the same time, it retains a traditional manufacturing base, forming a diversified industrial structure and economic pattern.
The district boasts natural and cultural attractions such as Cuihu Lake and Gongbei Temple, and the annual Shiodome Dream Carnival showcases local characteristics. Local snacks, such as Xizhi rice noodle soup, baked cake and bean curd, are popular among the public, reflecting a strong sense of local life.
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.