2011年1月5日 星期三

Iran

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Iran


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Iran introduction
Iran is a long history of ancient civilizations. 1000 years BC Persian settlement in this. 6th century b.c. established the Persian Empire, become across Europe, Asia, Africa and three continents in a powerful Empire. 330 BC after the Empire, one after the establishment of the Sabbath and Shan dynasty. 7th century, the Arabs invaded. After being Turki, Mongolia human occupation. 19 century gradually reduced to Britain, according to semi-colonial. Establishment of Pahlavi dynasty in 1925. 1979 11 February, religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini takeover of power. April 1, announced the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is the world's major oil producers and exporters.
Iran in the East and the Mainland is continental subtropical steppe and desert climate, drying and little rain, cold and change. Western mountains mostly Mediterranean climate. Caspian mild, the average annual precipitation over 1000 mm. <:zmkey class=zoomino-searchword anchorType="parent" offset="71" jQuery1289408291875="7"> Central plateau average annual precipitation is 100 mm. The best from October to April, the weather's cooler. 6-8 months, traders more holiday-makers.

Geographical location : Iran is located in Southwest Asia,     the Middle East, North West and West Asia belong to Azerbaijan and Armenia northeast of the adjacent, and Turkmenistan East of the border, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iraq and Turkey , close to the Caspian Sea in the North , South on the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea
Terrain: the Northeast and Midwest are thousands of  meters of mountains around the middle of mostly desert.
Capital city: Tehran city.
Important cities: in addition to Tehran city there is Isla French-Chinese, Shiraz

                  Iran Flag
 

 
Top-down by green, white, red, three parallel horizontal strips. In the middle of the white stripes, inlaid with red emblem of Iran. White and green, red, junction, respectively was written with the Arabic " Allah the great " , up and down the 11 sentence, 22 sentence. This is to commemorate the Islamic revolution, a.d. 1979 years 2 month 11 , Islam Taiyangli as 11 month 22 day. The green represents on the flag, the symbol of life and agriculture; white symbolizes the Holy and pure; red for Iran is rich in mineral resources.

                   Iran  Emblem
 


consists of four Crescent, a Sword and a copy of the Koran. Crescent symbol of the religious Islam; the Koran is located at the top, the symbol of the Islamic Republic of is above all else, on the basis of the code of conduct; the sword symbolizes the power firmness and, like a giant blade Ferris, force " Devil chopped ". Four Crescent and the composition of the Koran classics " Arabic Allah " (Allah), but the entire pattern round, the symbol of the Earth, " ALA said " of Islamic thought all over the world.

Iran Map



Iran's World Heritage
 
Meidan Emam, Esfahan
    Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century, and bordered on all sides by monumental buildings linked by a series of two-storeyed arcades, the site is known for the Royal Mosque, the Mosque of Sheykh Lotfollah, the magnificent Portico of Qaysariyyeh and the 15th-century Timurid palace. They are an impressive testimony to the level of social and cultural life in Persia during the Safavid era.
 


Soltani yecheng (Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum) Aoli leaf map mausoleum
     Completed in 1302-1312 years Mongolia ' son qarakhanids yecheng of capital Soltani. Located in the province of Mulberry ginger, Soltani yecheng is Persian architecture, performance in Islamic architecture model of . Octagon of structures with a 50 m high mountain, covering Turkey Blue Dome of pottery, and consists of eight slender Tower of the surrounding CMA ceremony. It is also the oldest of Iran-dome construction, the same outstanding mausoleums of internal, scholars describe the " mausoleum to look forward to Tai Ji " Maha.
 


Takht-e Soleyman
    The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mongol) period (13th century) as well as a temple of the Sasanian period (6th and 7th centuries) dedicated to Anahita. The site has important symbolic significance. The designs of the fire temple, the palace and the general layout have strongly influenced the development of Islamic architecture
 
Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
     The Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, in the north-west of the country, consists of three monastic ensembles of the Armenian Christian faith: St Thaddeus and St Stepanos and the Chapel of Dzordzor. These edifices - the oldest of which, St Thaddeus, dates back to the 7th century - are examples of outstanding universal value of the Armenian architectural and decorative traditions. They bear testimony to very important interchanges with the other regional cultures, in particular the Byzantine, Orthodox and Persian.Situated on the south-eastern fringe of the main zone of the Armenian cultural space, the monasteries constituted a major centre for the dissemination of that culture in the region. They are the last regional remains of this culture that are still in a satisfactory state of integrity and authenticity. Furthermore, as places of pilgrimage, the monastic ensembles are living witnesses of Armenian religious traditions through the centuries.
 


Tchogha Zanbil
    The ruins of the holy city of the Kingdom of Elam, surrounded by three huge concentric walls, are found at Tchogha Zanbil. Founded c. 1250 B.C., the city remained unfinished after it was invaded by Ashurbanipal, as shown by the thousands of unused bricks left at the site.
 



Bam and its Cultural Landscape
   The city is located in the southeastern part of BAM, Iran Kerman province barez mountain range and Cabo de mountains between Kavir salt desert, away from the capital, Tehran 1000 km around. The ancient city of BAM, 2000 has many years of history, the city, surrounded by a 3 km long wall. Most of the houses in the city 16 built in to 18 century, but there is a 2000 built years ago in the castle is the world's greatest Adobe structure of the building, there is a 1100 have year history of the mosques and a Zoroastrian Temple.


Iran tourism Please note thefollowing




Iran tourism Please note thefollowing 







1. To comply with the requirements of Iran on apparel, men's wear long-sleeved shirt and long    pants.

2. respect for the elderly in Iran and the foreign guests Zunxian hospitality, is part of the traditional ritual Iran, they really like and want to talk with you, photograph

3. Please,each person must take a large scarves to be coated the entire head of hair;and requests the retractable in carry-on baggage forimmigration Iran airport immediately.After arriving in Tehran airport,the girls will be required to package up the hood,the hair should not be exposed

4. some places along the more conservative, especially the old woman and not chuge girls,do not force them to take pictures,they have agreed to the photograph,the boys can remember must not have them on the shoulder,arms,back,etc.

5. Iran is a traditional Muslim countries were more modest in all public places, please be sure to use the scarf wrapped head, do not wear short-sleeved, shorts, back pack, wear shoes not reveal toes, be sure to wear long-sleeved clothing, long skirts, trousers or gown. Also please do not wear shorts for men. Non-Muslims do not enter a mosque

6.see cultural and historical monuments, please do not use hand touch, do not use Flash, not smoking, Lady, do not wear high heels, in some areas the use of cameras, please buy a ticket before you shoot.

7. catering in Iran, absolute fasting pork

8.here's a fairly conservative politics of gas, don't criticize and blame the current political situation,
in particular, not to praise the benefits of United States, United Kingdom, and the shortcomings of Government abuse now.

 9.Iran is a Shiite Islamic countries, recalled that in March of each year is the fasting month, never to the tourism, because the restaurant is not open, the hotel is also almost always packed.

10. Iran's climate is continental drying climate, so if you are in the shade or quite comfortable, but sunshine will be more severe, keep in mind that for Sun protection measures.

11. you must bring sunscreen, moisturizing cream, nursing care products such as lipstick,
moisturizing face of spray cans, skin moisturizing is quite effective.

12.voltage: 240 Volt, sockets are double-hole socket, remember to bring transformation plug.

13. summer ( six qibayuefen ) came in Iran tourism, due to higher temperatures, temperature is about to 40 abundance, wear must to thin, long-sleeved



The best time to travel: Iran

Iran in the East and the Mainland is continental subtropical steppe and desert climate, drying and little rain, cold and change. Western mountains mostly Mediterranean climate. Caspian mild, the average annual precipitation over 1000 mm. The central plateau, the average annual rainfall in 100 mm.
Tehran (Persian semantics for warm slope) is surrounded on three sides by mountains, the winter is too cold, little wind, <:zmkey class=zoomino-searchword anchorType="previous" offset="30" jQuery1289409385390="5"> minimum temperatures minus 4 degrees, most high 42 ° c in summer. Because motor vehicles are more poor condition, air pollution is serious in the world belongs to severe pollution.
Because Iran geographical characteristics, the temperature around the year round, so more on foreign tourists in terms of season depends on the choice of tourist locations, Iran's the best time to travel to the regions, the Gulf Coast region in General, in winter as in summer and peak season, Caspian, things should be a two-part summer good, Central-Eastern South Southwest spring and autumn the best, but Iran new year and other large festivals is Iran's domestic tourism in the high season, you should try to avoid that other time are not crowded.

Iran traffic

Iran traffic

Iran's traffic is very developed. Family car is very popular, very low fares and communication vehicles. Take a trip to a one-way approximately 1000 km of aircraft, even if you take the Airbus aircraft, this upscale A-300 360 Yuan can run a back and forth (later rose to $ 540), the equivalent of China tongli journey ticket for 1/3.

Dacheng city bus is very convenient and cheap. Taxi to 20-$ 30, but by bus just 4 cents cheaper amazing. It is said that the Government subsidies, help the weak and vulnerable populations. With Iran's oil prices take a two-track system, plan a litres of petrol for one third of the money in one corner of the wholesale price, market retail price for a litre cents. Urban traffic in all directions, in the capital <:zmkey class=zoomino-searchword anchorType="previous" offset="117" jQuery1289413792875="2">Tehran , built many cities within freeway and various one-way street vehicles, small streets and lanes are able to pass the car so that, for vehicles in a timely, efficient, improve traffic flow and speed, and ease the pressure on urban traffic congestion. Resident foreigners in the capital Tehran, many people prefer to travel by bus. Similar to taxi or take the bus, 3-4 persons on a car, sat 3-5 kilometres only 3 Yuan, fare very credit chauffeur is very low, never zaike. Iran is an Islamic country, very particular about Islamic teachings and religious. Bus travel is separate for men and women, the men's sitting in front of the woman sitting in the back. Turn on the bus, waiting in line on and off very orderly. Tickets usually in several major travel sites, drivers generally don't accept cash. Foreigners to know when buying a ticket provided to forget, or you can buy a ticket to the driver, general understanding and Iran will help foreigners.
 
Tehran -> Isfahan by Bus 9.5 Element takes about 4 ~ 5 hours
Tehran's long-range bus station
 









Isfahan -> Yazd by Bus 3.9 Element takes about 4 ~ 5 hours











azd -> Shiraz by Bus 7.5 Element takes about 6 ~ 7 hours (one day only two classes to Shriaz of bus, 14: 00 and 20: 00 ~ 21: 00      Travelling from Yazd bus bound foShiraz

Shiraz -> Tehran by airplane 46.5 Element flight time 1 hours approx.
Shiraz airport