Media influences from China tour Silk Road heritage in Semnan province

TEHRAN – A delegation of Chinese media influencers recently visited cultural heritage sites along segments of the ancient Silk Road situated within Iran’s Semnan province.

Iran aims to attract millions of Chinese vacationers

TEHRAN – Iran has set its sights on attracting millions of Chinese nationals as part of its strategy to boost the tourism industry.

Iranian hospitality wins Chinese influencer’s heart

TEHRAN – “Traveling to Iran sheds light on the real meaning of the word; Persian”, mentioned by a Chinese social media influencer who recently visited the country, participating in a Fam Tour called “Salam Iran”.

Glory of Ancient Persia wows Beijing’s museum-goers. Next stop: Shanghai!

TEHRAN – After the glorious start of a loan exhibit of Persian antiquities at Beijing's Palace Museum, the same event is set to captivate audiences in Shanghai, according to the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Deputy minister calls for state-of-art technology integration in Iran museums

TEHRAN - In a recent address, Ali Darabi, the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, emphasized the transformation of museums into dynamic platforms aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of cultural heritage.

Glory of Ancient Persia attracts visitors to Beijing museum

TEHRAN – In a momentous event celebrating cultural exchange, “The Glory of the Ancient Persia” exhibition was inaugurated at the renowned Palace Museum in Beijing.

Chinese media crew initiates documentary project at Iran’s carpet museum

TEHRAN - A group of Chinese documentarians has commenced preparations for filming a documentary at the Carpet Museum of Iran, marking the initial stages of their project during their visit.

Delegation led by Chinese deputy tourism minister visits Fars province

TEHRAN – On Friday, a Chinese delegation led by Beijing’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun embarked on a two-day journey to Iran’s southern Fars province, which is home to countless cultural heritage sites and monuments.

Beijing’s deputy minister for culture and tourism tours Tehran palace complex

TEHRAN – On Thursday, China’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun toured sections of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

Beijing museum to hold loan exhibit of Persian treasures

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts revealed that a grand exhibition named “glory of Persia” is scheduled to launch in a Beijing museum in December.

Chinese Spring Festival opportunity for Iran’s golden triangle of tourism, expert says

TEHRAN – China’s Spring Festival more commonly known as the Chinese New Year opens a window of tourism opportunity for Iran’s s golden triangle of tourism, a travel expert said on Monday.

Chinese cities to host loan museum objects from Iran

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans to display historical artifacts from the National Museum of Iran in various cities of China.

Tehran exhibit features celadon ware from China’s Zhejiang

TEHRAN – A collection of cultural material from China’s Zhejiang, with arrays of celadon ware among the highlights, has been put on show in Tehran.

Iran–China peoples friendship association seeks visa simplification for Iranian nationals

TEHRAN – The president of Iran–China peoples friendship association has said the entity is negotiating to win a visa simplification agreement for Iranian nationals.

Chinese visits to Iran on the rise, government official says

TEHRAN – Chinese arrivals in Iran have been soaring at a faster pace even when compared to pre-pandemic levels, the deputy tourism minister said.

Chinese travel insiders meet counterparts in Shiraz

TEHRAN—Several Chinese travel experts have met with Iranian counterparts in Shiraz during their visits to the ancient city in southern Iran.

Iran’s Semnan joins Intl. Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities

TEHRAN—Iran has become a founding member of the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities officially launched in China’s Jingdezhen on Friday as a tool to help broaden tourism cooperation.

Tehran eyes closer tourism ties with China

TEHRAN—Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has called for closer tourism ties with China, Mehr reported on Friday.

Tehran, Moscow launch visa-free access for tourist groups

TEHRAN— On Tuesday, Russia and Iran officially implemented visa-free tourist exchanges dedicated to groups of five to 50 travelers.

Iran among emerging destinations for Chinese sightseers this summer

TEHRAN – Home to countless natural and historical spots including 26 UNESCO-registered sites, Iran seems to be one of the emerging popular destinations for Chinese tourists this summer.

By Ali Reza Hojati

The meaning of Iran's diplomatic maneuvering in the region

TEHRAN - These days the main question in international politics is with which agenda West Asia should press ahead after the wave of normalization between Iran and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Tehran, Beijing hold meeting on technology

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology, Rouhollah Dehqani Firouzabadi, and Deputy Secretary of China's Communist Party in autonomous Xinjiang Province, Li Yifei, held a meeting in Tehran on Sunday on expanding relations in the field of technology.

Beijing museum to hold exhibit of relics from Iran, China and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – A selection of ancient relics from Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia is set to go on view at a Beijing museum, Iran’s deputy tourism chief said on Thursday.

Iranian farmers grew rice some 3,000 years ago, archaeologists find

TEHRAN – Iranian farmers cultivated rice along the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea as far back as 3,000 years ago, an archaeological survey has discovered.

Isfahan seeks stronger ties with China, requests for consulate establishment

TEHRAN - Isfahan, one of the top travel destinations in Iran, seeks closer ties with China through a consulate proposal.

Tehran - Beijing: speed up

In a note, Vatan-e-Emrooz discussed the relations between Tehran and Beijing.

Beijing’s ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua and his colleagues paid a visit to the UNESCO-designated sites of Susa and Tchogha Zanbil, which are located in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran.

Iran, China deputy tourism ministers meet in Beijing

TEHRAN –Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi and China’s Vice Minister for Culture and Tourism Li Qun met in Beijing on Monday. 

Yazd hopes to lure Chinese travelers

TEHRAN – Yazd province, whose capital is a UNESCO World Heritage, pursues a scheme to lure more travelers from China.

Iran FM calls for mutual respect in talks with French counterpart

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has underlined the need for mutual respect in Iran-France relations.