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 southwestern part of Ali Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Zada County is situated between the Himalayas and the Gangdisê Mountains, and is the secret place where the Xiangquan River (the upper reaches of the Satlej River) flows through. The most shocking natural wonders here are the Zada Tulin, formed after millions of years of geological changes in the form of cascading mountains, showing a golden-red color in the setting sun, known as "the most Mars-like place on earth". Deep in the Tulin, hidden in the ruins of the Guge Kingdom (10th - 17th centuries), this once dominant capital city in western Tibet, surviving castles, palaces, temples and other relics, murals and sculpture art brilliant, is an important heritage for the study of Tibet's history and culture. With an average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level and a dry climate, Zhada has nurtured the unique Xiangquan River Valley civilization, blending elements of Tibetan and Indian cultures, making it a secret place where humanity and nature are intertwined.