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.
Located in the north of Anhui Province, China, Huaibei is an important industrial city and regional center in the northern Anhui region. It is located at the junction of four provinces, namely Suzhou, Luzhou, Henan and Anhui, and enjoys a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. As a typical resource-oriented city, Huaibei is famous for its coal industry and is known as the "Energy Capital".
Huaibei has a long history, with more than 4,000 years of civilization, and is one of the important birthplaces of the Canal Culture and Han Culture. Famous attractions include the Xiangshan Scenic Area, the Linlux Ancient City Wall and the ruins of the Sui and Tang Dynasty Grand Canal. Local specialties include Huaibei Branded Buns and Kouzi Cellar Wine, demonstrating a unique food culture.
In recent years Huaibei has been actively promoting urban transformation and vigorously developing new industries such as new materials and new energy. The city has convenient transportation, a complete high-speed rail network, and is only 50 kilometers from Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport. Huaibei is transforming from a traditional coal city to a modern livable city, and has been awarded the titles of National Civilized City and National Garden City.