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2025-10-19 18:09
Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says
TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.
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2025-09-22 17:21
Iran seeks to make China top partner in tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran aims to make China its leading partner in the tourism sector, building on existing trade relations between the two countries, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2025-09-19 16:42
Nearly 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually, ambassador says
TEHRAN - About 60,000 Chinese tourists travel to Iran each year, China’s ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand cultural and scientific exchanges between the two countries.
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2025-08-27 17:33
Geophysical scans reveal widespread ancient metallurgy in Iran’s Masouleh
TEHRAN - New evidence points to a sophisticated history of iron production intertwined with pastoral life in the renowned cultural landscape.
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2025-07-06 17:21
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.