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. |
Yingge is located in the southwestern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan, and is known as "Jingdezhen, Taiwan". The town is famous for its ceramics industry and has a history of more than 200 years of pottery production. The Yingge Ceramic Museum is a local cultural landmark, showcasing the rich history of pottery development and contemporary creations. The Old Street is home to many pottery workshops, experiential classes and specialty stores, where visitors can make their own pottery or shop for exquisite ceramic products.
In addition to ceramic culture, Yingge also preserves traditional red-brick buildings and kiln ruins, witnessing the changes in the industry. Combining art and tourism, the local community regularly organizes ceramic art festivals, attracting tourists from home and abroad. Conveniently located about 40 minutes from downtown Taipei by Taiwan Railway, it has become an important cultural and tourist attraction in the Greater Taipei area.
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.