Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Tehran is the capital and largest city of the Islamic Republic of Iran, located in the northern part of the country in the southern foothills of the Elburz Mountains at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level. As a political, economic and cultural center, Tehran has a population of more than 8 million and is one of the major metropolitan areas in the Middle East.
Tehran became the capital of Persia at the end of the 18th century and retains a wealth of historical monuments such as the Gulestan Palace and the Freedom Memorial Tower. The city blends traditional Persian culture with modern developments, with museums, bazaars (traditional markets) and mosques showcasing its diverse face.
The city is Iran's industrial, financial and transportation hub, known for its petrochemical and textile industries. Tehran's metro system is one of the busiest in the Middle East, but traffic congestion and air pollution remain challenges. Residents are mostly native speakers of Persian, and Islamic customs deeply influence daily life.
The surrounding Elburz Mountains offer skiing and hiking resources, and Damavand Peak is the highest volcano in Asia. Tourists often visit the Museum of Treasures and the Palace of Saad Abad to experience the glorious history of the Persian Empire.
Binzhou is located in the north of Shandong Province, China, in the hinterland of the Yellow River Delta, and is an important constituent city of the Shandong Peninsula City Cluster. As the meeting place of the Yellow River culture and Qi culture, Binzhou has a long historical heritage, which has nurtured such historical celebrities as Sun Wu, the Soldier Sage, and Fan Zhongyan, the famous prime minister of the Song Dynasty.
Binzhou is China's important grain, cotton and oil production base and modern textile industry base, with Weiqiao Venture Group, Xiwang Group and other leading enterprises. At the same time, relying on the Bohai Bay resource advantages, vigorously develop the marine economy, high-end chemical industry and new energy industry, forming "five hundred billion industrial clusters" of modern industrial system.
Binzhou developed transportation network, Jinan-Qingdao high-speed rail, Rongwu high-speed through the territory, 1 hour to Jinan Airport. The city has 94 kilometers of Yellow River coastline, built a national wetland park, was awarded the national health city and provincial garden city, to create a "four rings and five seas - ecological Binzhou" unique city style.