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Early Islamic metallurgical complex discovered at Masouleh; strengthens revised World Heritage file
TEHRAN - A joint Iranian-Chinese archaeological team has uncovered a significant early Islamic-era settlement and a sponge iron smelting workshop at the Khanbaji Sara site within the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh in northern Iran.
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2025-06-08 17:27
Kermanshah holds ‘World Wood Day’ event
TEHRAN – A five-day event to mark “World Wood Day” started on June 6 in Kermanshah, which is a hub for woodwork and woodturning in western Iran.
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2025-02-07 21:30
Chinese archaeologists visit Susa’s World Heritage site
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a group of Chinese archaeologists, professors, and students visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Susa in southwest Iran, gaining insights into the region's rich history, civilization, and unique historical artifacts.
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2025-01-10 17:04
Chinese archaeologist visits historical sites in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - A Chinese archaeologist visited several significant historical sites in Jajarm, North Khorasan province, on Thursday, according to Mohammadreza Talebi, head of Jajarm’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office.
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2024-12-22 22:51
Leader’s advisor, Chinese envoy talk bilateral and regional cooperation
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Cong Peiwu, the Chinese Ambassador to Iran.
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2024-12-02 18:02
National Museum of Iran explores Chinese iron casting legacy
TEHRAN - The specialized seminar titled “Iron Smelting and Casting in Ancient China” was held on Saturday at the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-11-24 17:49
Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists, joined by Chinese fellows, has embarked on new excavations in the highlands of Masuleh to uncover the region’s rich metallurgical heritage.
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2024-10-19 17:51
Chinese ambassador highlights Silk Road caravanserais’ role in fostering cross-cultural exchange
TEHRAN - Chinese ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has turned the spotlight on the role of centuries-old caravanserais in linking cultures across the ancient Silk Road.
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2024-10-13 17:34
Tehran exhibit of Chinese arts celebrates centuries of exchange along Silk Road
TEHRAN – A loan exhibition showcasing selected works of Chinese art and culture was inaugurated in Tehran on Saturday evening, marking centuries of trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
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2024-08-17 18:01
Coppersmithing in Zanjan: a craft with ancient roots and modern challenges
TEHRAN - Zanjan, a city steeped in history and tradition, is renowned for its ancient craft of coppersmithing, a tradition that dates back over a thousand years to the Sassanid era.
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2024-04-13 18:27
Iranian handicrafts eyeing Chinese market
TEHRAN - In a bid to expand the market for Iranian handicrafts, Farzad Owjani, who presides over the tourism ministry’s department for marketing and commercialization of handicrafts, has highlighted China as a potential major destination for exports.
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2024-03-09 17:05
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.
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2024-03-04 17:52
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.
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2024-03-02 18:14
Three visits, countless discoveries: a Chinese tour guide’s view of Iran
TEHRAN – A Chinese tour guide named Jill has painted a portrait of her encounter with Persian culture and lifestyle as she is paying a visit to Iran for the third time.
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2024-02-28 17:23
Chinese joyful encounters in Iran vs. negative media portrayals
TEHRAN – A recent visit to Iran by a group of Chinese social media influencers has sparked discussions about their fresh perceptions of the country along with their people’s common stereotypes about Iran.
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2024-02-26 17:56
Isfahan aims to attract surge of Chinese tourists with new initiatives
TEHRAN - Isfahan has announced an ambitious plan to attract over 20 million Chinese visitors in a year in a bid to bolster the tourism industry of the province.
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2024-02-26 17:46
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”.
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2024-02-18 18:06
Hormozgan to showcase beauties to Chinese influencers
TEHRAN – Mohammad Mohseni, the director of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Hormozgan, stated that a number of Chinese influencers have been invited to the southern province.
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2024-02-16 18:35
Isfahan map dedicated to Chinese travelers unveiled
TEHRAN - A specialized tourism map of Isfahan has been published in Chinese, unveiled at the 17th Tehran International Tourism & Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.
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2024-01-14 17:07
Expert lauds Beijing’s exhibit of Persian arts as a beacon of soft diplomacy
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iranian cultural heritage expert Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti expressed his enthusiasm for arranging a loan exhibition of Persian treasures in China, calling it an impressive example of cultural diplomacy.
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2023-12-27 18:50
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.
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2023-12-23 17:14
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.
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2023-12-22 17:30
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.
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2023-12-12 17:28
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.
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2023-10-31 17:53
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.
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2023-10-30 17:07
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.
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2023-10-29 17:20
Maritime Silk Road: Discover East Asian inscription with Persian words
TEHRAN – The Galle Trilingual Inscription is a stone tablet that bears an inscription in three languages, Chinese, Tamil, and Persian.
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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2023-09-11 18:41
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.
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2023-09-01 17:56
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.