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.
Quyang County is located in the southwest of Baoding City, Hebei Province, the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, is a thousand years old county, since the Han Dynasty, the county, a deep cultural heritage. Here because of the "town of carving" is famous, stone carving techniques can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, white jade carving is renowned, Tiananmen Square, the People's Heroes Monument came from the hands of Quyang craftsmen. In addition, Quyang is also the "birthplace of Ding porcelain", one of the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty, Ding kiln was born here, white porcelain, "white as jade, as thin as paper, sound like a chime", is still a non-heritage treasures. Today, Quyang fusion of traditional crafts and modern industry, stone carving and Ding porcelain cultural tourism industry is booming, and become an important window to show the culture of Yanzhao.