0 At the end of June, Iran announced visa-free for Chinese tourists, which attracted the attention of many tourists who love tourism and history and culture. Although it will take some time to implement it, it does not prevent us from turning our attention to this mysterious country that is not yet understood by the outside world.
Under the current environment, tourism and cultural exchanges between China and Iran are developing steadily, and Iran is constantly increasing its tourism publicity in China. Iran, full of mystery and Middle Eastern style, is gradually attracting the attention of Chinese tourists. It is foreseeable that more and more Chinese tourists will visit Iran in the future.
Iran is a Muslim country and is united in politics and religion. There are many taboos and constraints; in addition, it has been subject to European and American sanctions for more than ten years, so it will be inconvenient to travel or travel in Iran or travel on business trips. Now we have sorted out the basic common sense and things to pay attention to when we come to Iran. We hope to have a more comprehensive understanding and understanding of Iran!
Visa
Iran is expected to officially implement the visa-free policy for Chinese tourists on July 16, with a single stay of 15 days; however, business visas, work visas and tourist visas for more than 15 days still need to be processed at the Iranian Embassy or on-site visa on arrival at the airport. It is recommended to change the passport to Iran for Chinese tourists with an Israeli visa on their passports; because Iran has not yet explained this situation, according to past practice, such as holding an Israeli visa by passport, it will be prohibited from entering the country.
Some basic common sense of Iran
1. Social and economic
1-Iran's domestic social security is generally good; northern provinces are very stable, and some southern provinces, east-west Iranian borders and borders between Iran and Iran are poor, so avoid going;
2-The official currency is Rail, and the US dollar and euro can be circulated directly in big stores, or exchanged at banks or banks; the current exchange rate is 1:125,000 riyals and RMB 1:18,200 riyals;
3-The official language of Iran is Persian ;
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5-Working days from Saturday to Wednesday from 8:30 to 17:00, Thursday and Friday are weekends; Friday is Sunday, small shopping malls, consumption and entertainment venues are closed;
6-All kinds of domestic bank cards, tens of thousands of yuan Statistics, VISA, UnionPay cards, and credit cards are not available in Iran, so you need to carry enough US dollars, euros and other cash;
2. Natural climate
1-Iran has distinct four seasons, hot summers and cold and dry winters; mild climate in spring and autumn, which is the best time to travel (April-June; September-November). The current temperature in Iran is 35-40 degrees Celsius. You should avoid traveling to Iran from the hot July to August. The weather will turn cooler after September;
2-Iran implements winter/ summer time . Winter time is 4.5 hours later than Beijing, summer time is 3.5 hours later than Beijing; current summer time Tehran is 3.5 hours later than Beijing.
3. Customs and etiquette
1-Women (except preschool children) need to wear headscarves, long-sleeved trousers in Iran without exposing their arms, legs and ankles; men do not wear vests, shorts or slippers to go out;
2-Iran is an Islamic country, and alcohol is prohibited and pork is not allowed; other Islamic people are not allowed to carry. Lan prohibited items;
3-Men do not actively shake hands with Iranian ladies, and women generally do not actively shake hands with men; men and women are separated on the bus, and there are special ladies' cars for the subway; taxis can be mixed;
4- Raising a thumbs up in Iran is not friendly, similar to raising a middle finger; if there is Iranian giving you a thumbs up for no reason, but you don't know what it means, it is recommended to give him a thumbs up.
4. Food specialty
1-Iranian food is mainly meat-eating, with fewer vegetables and a single taste. Friends who come to Iran to travel or on a business trip can bring more Chinese seasonings such as pickled vegetables, instant noodles, Lao Ganma, etc. The so-called Persian food is a scam;
2- In Iran, you need to eat/drink grilled lamb chops, baked naan, Dooge-Persian yogurt (a smell of toothpaste water), Diz (Iranian version of mutton soaking buns), ice cream, sour cucumbers, black tea, alcohol-free beer, etc.;
3-Iranian products are rich, and Postian specialty saffron, pistachios, carpets, rose oil, caviar, handmade products, etc. are world-famous and are a good product for gifts to relatives and friends!
5. Transportation and communication
1-The capital Tehran has roads and railways leading to all parts of the country. The aviation is very convenient and cheap, but the plane is not safe, so it is not recommended to travel by plane;
2-Tehran has four long-distance bus stations; city attractions can be reached by subway; travel costs in other cities are very low, and prices are generally half that of Tehran;
3-The local mobile card signal is OK, but the network is poor; mobile card can be applied for in the lobby on the first floor of Khomeini Airport;
4-The Iranian wire plug uses German standard plugs.
Notes
1. Do not eat food given by Iranians casually. The Iranian people are indeed very enthusiastic. When seeing Chinese tourists, they will share their food for you to taste, but Iran is a country with a high hepatitis carrier rate. This should be paid attention to;
2. The basic qualities of Iranians are good, they pay attention to etiquette and hygiene. No one spits anywhere, and there is less loud noise. Occasionally, there will be Iranians. People rob customers. When protecting their own safety, don’t give Iranians a penny;
3. You will meet very enthusiastic Iranian friends when traveling in Iraq. You are kindly invited to stay at his house for free. In this case, it is recommended to stay in a regular hotel and don’t be greedy for small gains;
4. It is recommended to find playmates to travel together during my time in Iraq. This way, you can not only joke and increase the fun of traveling on the road; you can also take care of each other, otherwise you may be followed by someone or touched your butt. Suffering from other harassment;
5. Stay in a hotel in Iran, and have to press your passport at the front desk of the hotel and take it away when you leave the accommodation. It is rare to encounter fake policemen. Pay attention to identifying the other party's identity. Passports should not be easily handed over to strangers. You can carry a copy for your needs;
6. Currently, WeChat is very difficult in Iran. You need to use the VPN to browse the VPN to use it normally, otherwise you There is a feeling of being pinched by someone;
7. Don’t play with your mobile phone when walking. Many Chinese in Iran have been robbed by the "speed party"; some military locations or government agencies should not take mobile phones or cameras randomly, and the storage card may be confiscated or cleared;
8. It is recommended to bring US dollars or euro cash, and the circulation of RMB in small cities is not high; do not carry drones and other radios and radar equipment when entering Iran.
Iranian alarm phone number: 110; Iranian fire alarm phone number 125; Iranian emergency phone number: 115
Global consular protection and emergency center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Chinese Embassy in Iran on duty phone number: 0098-21-22291240 or 22291241
Chinese Embassy in Iran: 0098-9122176035
