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Speaking of the Middle East, this mysterious land, as one of the origins of mankind, is home to Arabs, Persians, Turks, Israelis, Kurds... It is the birthplace of civilization in the Mesopotamian region, has a long culture and history, and is an important link in China's "Belt and Road" initiative.
This Middle Eastern country has been frequently on the top of the hot search list recently.
#Iranian President's visit to China was "very successful", #Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations in Beijing, China...
There is also the second list of outbound group tour countries released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and as expected, Iran is included.
At the Mahan Air Iran Tourism Promotion Conference in early March, Iranian Counselor Ali Nemati was in attendance. Qing Yun, the head of the Middle East and Africa region of China-TravelNote, also communicated with him about Iran tourism and shook hands with him for a photo.
Iran is China-TravelNote's flagship destination! On his way back, Teacher Qingyun decided to restart the product!
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As the birthplace of the famous Persian civilization, Iran is both familiar and unfamiliar to Chinese people.
The splendid Silk Road civilization, the mysterious and beautiful Persian customs, the glorious ruins of the Persian Empire...
Why do I like Iran so much? Perhaps it’s because of the thousand and one beauties of ancient Persia in the Thousand and One Nights.
"Go! Go to Iran!"
This country is definitely worth a visit, waiting for you to explore it all. Let's follow Teacher Qingyun's footsteps and explore this "country with the most friendly people."
Speaking of the mysterious ancient Persian country - Iran, what do you think of?
A country like "Iraq", the American conflict in the movie "Argo", war, and terrorists?
People's understanding of Iran remains stuck in the past, in suspicion and imagination, with less than 1% of people actually having visited. Those who have (and there are still many travelogues online) remember it deeply and consider Iran a "must-see in a lifetime" destination.
If a foreign land has a name, it is Iranâ–Ľ
Visa-free/Middle East super-friendly countries, no trace visa-free + no nucleic acid test required
Direct flights from Shanghai/Guangzhou to Tehran, no hassles
A small country visited by only 1% of the population, without overcrowding or tourist infestation
The glory of the world's first empire still shines over Iran
Here, you need to feel with a new mindset.
This country is safe, so safe that you don't need to be on guard.
The people here are so welcoming, so warm that you'll be flattered.
The civilization here is very ancient, so ancient that you need to relearn history.
The faith here is very devout, so devout that you can no longer look down on this nation.
The natural beauty here is so alluring that just a second is enough to make you stop and be silent.
Iran is the Persian Empire. Cyrus the Great of Persia established the Achaemenid Empire, which spanned the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. Its land area was about 7 million square kilometers, including 70 ethnic groups with a total population of 18 million. It was the world's first true empire.
It has a profound cultural heritage, integrating and absorbing the styles of the Mesopotamian Valley, the Egyptian Kingdom and the Greek city-states. Its architecture is gorgeous and exquisite.
China-Iran exchanges can be traced back to the 2nd century BC. Gan Ying, deputy envoy of Zhang Qian, once visited Iran and opened up a transportation line from China to Rome via Iran, namely the ancient Silk Road. Since then, exchanges between the two countries have continued to this day.
In today's Iran, most people believe in Islam, and the country's main industry is oil extraction. It is one of the major economies in Asia.
So is Iran safe?
With these questions in mind, Teacher Qingyun landed at Tehran Airport on Iran Mahan Air as early as 2018.
It was also from here that some of the inherent impressions of Iran began to be overturned.
Most of us tend to fall into stereotypes about a country, just like how foreigners think Chinese people are good at martial arts, or how Taiwanese people think mainland Chinese people can't afford tea eggs...
This is also why the ancients said that while reading thousands of books, one must also travel thousands of miles. Only by truly touching and seeing can one understand a destination.
Iran has a splendid culture and its people are friendly and generous. As long as Chinese people walk on the street, people will ask them to take photos with them.
Although women all wear headscarves, the general trend of secularization cannot suppress women's love of beauty. Beneath the headscarf are carefully permed hair, and beneath the long robe are freshly painted nails...
You can use WeChat and Instagram here, and religious teachings are often just a formality.
The most important thing is that Iran is very safe, at least for Chinese people. There are basically no thieves. It is much better than when we went to Rome before. We don’t have to worry all day and keep touching our wallets!
As a child, peering through the tiny holes of a kaleidoscope, I could see a world filled with wondrous shapes. With each twist, a different geometric landscape appeared, vibrant, dazzling, and mysterious.
Iran is the world that only exists in a kaleidoscope. The large number of Islamic Muqnas dome buildings and countless colorful buildings are worth your countless looks.
Sheikh Rauf Mosque in Imam Square, the cover photo of Lonely Planet Iran was taken here.
Standing at the entrance of the prayer hall and looking up, you can almost see a peacock with its tail spread out swooping down from the sky. This kind of beauty can never be experienced unless you are there in person.
The building is over 500 years old and has an extremely gorgeous interior, like a palace, but it was actually just a former bathroom.
The "windows" that look like alien signal receivers are used to let in light.
The Brugeldi House took 18 years to build. Its roof, constructed with plasterboard, has intricate and exquisite patterns.
From color matching to pattern design, from geometric structure to spatial hierarchy, everything is perfect.
Yazd is known as the City of Wind Towers. It is a city built in the desert. The clever Persians built "the world's first air conditioner".
In Yazd, you can see "the most beautiful wind towers in Iran".
Built in the 11th century, it is the oldest extant mosque in Iran.
Four religious buildings from different eras form the largest and most historically rich mosque complex in Iran, reflecting the evolution of Islamic religious architecture over the past 800 years.
This is a landmark building in Tehran and a symbol of Iran, with an irreplaceable status.
The Azadi Freedom Memorial was built to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire and symbolizes the advent of the era of free theocracy in Iran.
Yu Qiuyu believes that the heroic spirit of Persian civilization must still be wandering in Persepolis and Shiraz, having not moved for more than two thousand years, wandering among the towering mountains and desolate wilderness, and wandering in the broken walls and the fading sunlight.
It is true that the Iran we see today is more of a fusion of Persian culture and Islamic culture, with Islamic culture being dominant. The purest Persian civilization can probably only be seen in the Persepolis area.
The city of Shiraz, a famous Persian cultural center with a history of over 2,000 years, is one of the oldest cities in Iran.
The Al-Muqt Mosque is called the Pink Mosque because pink is the most eye-catching color among the glaze on its exterior walls.
In addition to the typical features of traditional mosque architecture, it also has very rare large stained glass windows.
When the sunlight shines through the Persian stained glass, it complements the colorful tiles and Persian carpets in the room, creating a dreamlike and gorgeous light and shadow, as dreamy and colorful as a kaleidoscope, which is magnificent.
Lut Desert is the world's only desert World Cultural Heritage and one of the hottest places on Earth.
Under the influence of strong winds, the extremely spectacular wind-eroded Yardang landform is presented, and the "sand dune castles" standing in the desert are extremely spectacular.
Around sunset is the best time to appreciate and photograph the Lut Desert. The sunlight turns the sand dunes into rose red, with rich light and shadow.
BlingBling visually stunning, visit the Green Mirror Mosque and the Tomb of the King of Light in Shiraz.
“Can’t bring cameras to the Tomb of the King of Light?” Yes.
But follow us and we will take you to a place that only 1% of people know about - the Green Mirror Mosque.
Here you must wear a full-body cloth shirt provided by the mosque before entering to visit.
Just looking at the exterior of the building, you may not be able to imagine how gorgeous it is inside. Because it is decorated with a lot of green mirrors, it is also called the Green Mirror Mosque.
The inner surface is covered with countless tiny mirrored glasses, and the light is reflected countless times in this space, which is really dazzling.
Visit the Dolet Abad Gardens, a more niche and popular attraction than the Pink Mosque
Dolat Abad Garden, as the most surprising niche place in Iran, has very few tourists compared to the popular pink mosque.
The attic has stained glass windows with an intricate lattice structure. The sunlight shines in, creating a dazzling array of colors. You can take photos as you like without having to fight for a spot.
Star photography tutorial, Lut Desert starry sky, a world heritage natural heritage
The desert starry sky is the ultimate romance from the universe.
The stargazing paradise that photography enthusiasts yearn for is located in the Lut Desert, a World Heritage Site.
The most representative bridge in Iran, the Thirty-three Arch Bridge Night Photography Tutorial
The Thirty-Three Arch Bridge on the Zaindru River was built in 1602. It is 298 meters long, has a double-deck structure, and has a total of 33 arches.
After nightfall, the arch bridge becomes even more beautiful under the lights.
As Iran's most representative brick and stone ancient bridge, it has remained gorgeous and practical for hundreds of years, and its charming night view is even more intoxicating.
Humanistic images, specially arranged humanistic shooting locations
The ancient village of Obyanai is located at the foot of Mount Karkas (3,899 meters). More than a thousand years ago, people lived here in seclusion to escape war.
The women in the village all wear headscarves with floral patterns, retaining the clothing characteristics of the Parthian period.
For a long time, Obyanai was not discovered by the outside world. The people lived in isolation and spoke ancient Persian, which had disappeared in the outside world for hundreds of years.
This place is not only the poet's land of nightingales and roses, nor is it the Iran that can be summed up in one word of brilliance. It is an Easter egg in many people's travels.
If we are lucky enough to embrace this warm land, let us still maintain our curiosity about the unknown. If you yearn for this mysterious country, then you might as well set off!
Before you leave, you may have a few questions:
Is Iran safe?
Will going to Iran affect my ability to go to other countries? For example, the United States?
Are there many taboos in Iran?
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Therefore, our product manager in charge of Iran will hold an online sharing session at 19:00 on March 23 (Thursday) to answer your questions and get closer to the real Iran.
