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. |
Yongdeng County, belonging to Lanzhou City in Gansu Province, is located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau, northwest of Lanzhou, an important node of the ancient Silk Road. The county has a long history, with Neolithic sites such as the Majiayao Culture and the Qijia Culture, and the Lutushi Yamen is a national key cultural relics protection unit, witnessing the history of multi-ethnicity intermingling. The local area is famous for "Bitter Water Rose", which is one of the main production areas of roses in China, and the rose industry drives the economic development; at the same time, the water conservancy project of bringing big water into Qin has improved the agricultural conditions in the area, and shaped the reputation of "the town of melons and fruits". Yongdeng, with its natural and humanistic charms, is an important part of the Lanzhou metropolitan 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.