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2026-06-12 17:27
Tehran, Beijing move to expand tourism ties
TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing are working toward a joint roadmap to expand tourism cooperation and increase people-to-people exchanges, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts underlined in a meeting with a senior Chinese tourism official in Spain.
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2026-05-22 14:39
Strategic view of Iran-China rail corridor, a prerequisite for preserving Iran’s position in Silk Ro
TEHRAN- The head of the China Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said: “A strategic view of the Iran-China rail corridor is a prerequisite for preserving our country's position in the Silk Road.”
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2026-04-26 18:25
Rising Chinese curiosity about Iran signals shift in perceptions, tourism prospects
TEHRAN – Growing media coverage and online engagement in China have led to increased public curiosity about Iran, reflecting a shift in perceptions that could bolster cultural ties and tourism between the two countries, an Iranian tourism activist based in China said.
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2026-01-24 17:25
55 hectares of Semnan's historical texture nationally registered
TEHRAN--Two historical neighborhoods of Esfanjan and Nasar to the extent of 55 hectares in historical texture of Semnan province were registered in Iran’s National Heritage List.
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2026-01-20 17:04
Eyvanki reflects centuries of settlement along ancient trade routes
TEHRAN--Eyvanki city is located on one of the main and most important routes from the east to the west of the ancient and current time, a route that was once called the Silk Road. Eyvanki is located in Garmsar county , Semnan province, about 70 kilometers from Tehran.
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2026-01-07 17:00
Khaf emerges as destination for international visitors
TEHRAN — The city of Khaf in Iran’s northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is drawing growing attention from international visitors, local tourism officials said.
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2025-11-26 10:40
Isfahan opens intl. tourism exhibition, officials say event marks new phase in sector
TEHRAN – Officials in Iran’s central province of Isfahan said on Tuesday that the 15th Isfahan International Exhibition of Tourism, Handicrafts and Hoteling would help launch a new phase in the region’s tourism development.
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2025-11-14 17:15
Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries
TEHRAN--Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi emphasized the importance of cultural interaction between the countries of the region on the sideline of his visit to Kyrgyzstan.
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2025-11-03 17:27
Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran’s leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.
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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference
TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2025-10-22 19:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director
In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
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2025-10-20 17:22
Holeylan Valley, historical passage of tool-making humans from 100,000 years ago
TEHRAN-Archaeological studies show that tool-making humans lived in the Holeylan Valley in Ilam province for about 100,000 years and after going through the initial stages, have achieved irrigated agriculture and livestock domestication.
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2025-10-14 16:49
Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties
TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-09-14 17:30
Garmsar eyes turning salt mines into tourist attractions
TEHRAN — Garmsar Governor Ali Hemmati has announced plans to develop several salt mines into tourist attractions as part of the city’s priority programs.
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2025-08-25 16:07
Batik printing of East Azarbaijan
TEHRAN--Batik can be considered a kind of applying patterns on fabrics especially silk. In this method parts of fabric are covered with a resistant material that pretends the dye to pass into the fabric and then create intended designs by specific methods.