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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ardabil to draw more travelers from China

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ardabil province which is famed for its rich cultural heritage and natural scenery seeks to attract more visitors from China.

Travel expert says Iran foreign arrivals to rise in autumn

TEHRAN – Iranian travel expert Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the country will see a considerable increase in international visitors next autumn compared to previous seasons this year.

10,000 visits to Isfahan’s cultural heritage sites registered in three days

TEHRAN – Isfahan province has registered more than 10,000 visits to its cultural heritage museums and sites during a national three-day holiday started on Friday.

Hamedan to organize a workshop on Chinese cuisine

TEHRAN – Hamedan will be hosting a workshop on Chinese cuisine as the Iranian city prepares to draw more travelers from the East Asian country.

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.

Isfahan cements public diplomacy to attract more tourists

TEHRAN – The touristic city of Isfahan has launched a new campaign to attract more visitors through public diplomacy.

By Martin Love

If a World War, pushed by U.S., is avoided, real multipolarity and much less conflict is ahead

Few developments are as positive for the Middle East and the Global South than the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations. And better still is that the Chinese, after long discussions between the two countries with Chinese help, brokered the deal.