Coming back from Iran, to tell the truth, there is a difference between the real Iran and the imagination
Iran, I've always loved to travel there. I read a lot of books, movies, and materials about Iran, which made me even more determined to go and see this "mysterious" place. As the movie "Lonely Planet" says, "If the greatest pleasure of travel is the wonder of travel, then Iran is probably the best place to go." ”
I've traveled a lot of countries and I've been asking myself what appeals to me. Is it the beauty of the mountains and rivers of the United States and New Zealand, the architectural styles of Europe, or the exoticism of Cuba in Mexico? After visiting Iran, I found the most attractive thing about this place is the friendliness and warmth of the place!
1. Iran implements a maximum of 21-day tourist visas for Chinese citizens. It's more than enough time to see all parts of Iran. Iran has been subjected to long-term economic sanctions, the planes are very old, and parts are difficult to buy from abroad, but Iran has a high level of aircraft maintenance, and the pilots are also very high. So, don't associate Iranian airliners with insecurity, that's a kind of discrimination!
2. On the Iranian plane, the female flight attendant was slightly older, slightly fat, wearing a black long-sleeved coat and a well-tied scarf around her neck. Because of the character of the Iranians, when they entertain guests, they do not show enthusiasm and do not show a gloomy appearance.
3. Before the plane landed, the flight attendant distributed some beautiful scarves to the passengers who did not wear headcloths, which were very chic in style and coordinated in color, which I think is a good souvenir. When the flight attendant saw that I seemed interested in this scarf, she asked, "Would you like one?" I was suddenly a little embarrassed, the big man didn't need a scarf, so he hurriedly waved his hand and refused.
That's right, Iran also has a dress code for female tourists. No matter what country a woman is, she has to wear a scarf in Iran, no matter what material or style, it doesn't matter, the important thing is to cover her long hair. Women need to choose a pair of pants or knee-length skirts, short sleeves are fine, but not tank tops and tank tops. Iranian women are required to carry a tightly wrapped scarf from the age of 7.
There are two main types of headscarves: one is a brightly colored scarf or square towel that can be worn casually in everyday life; One is a special black cloth, which will cover the head and body tightly in more serious situations. Men wear pants or T-shirts. In Iran, there are local sheriffs on the streets, so be sure to keep an eye out for them when traveling.
4. Iran is located in West Asia, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan in the east, Azerbaijan and Armenia in the east, Turkey and Iraq in the west, the Caspian Sea in the north, the Arabian Sea in the south, and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea in the south. In the past, the Persian dynasty had 6.98 million square kilometers, and today Iran has 164829,900 square kilometers, ranking 18th in the world.
Iran is a society that combines politics and religion. There are two systems of social governance in Iran, one is the secular legal system, and the other is the religious system, such as men are not allowed to drink alcohol, men and women are separated from each other in buses, and so on. Although alcohol is forbidden in Iran, locals are still very good at it, and they can buy non-alcoholic and non-carbonated soda in restaurants and supermarkets, which tastes like beer.
5. Many people have a misunderstanding about Iran! There are quite a few people who are concerned about the safety of their journey to Iran. In fact, Iran's security is far beyond people's expectations, and in some places, it has surpassed the tourist cities of many rich countries! When it comes to travel safety, I know that a safe place will have a hidden danger, and a place that doesn't seem safe is a completely different world.
In Iran, I walked alone on the streets and never felt fear. I put my luggage aside and wandered around, and when I got back, things were still the same. I think the Iranian people are very fond of Chinese tourists! Walking on the street, many people will say "hello" to me, and even some people are happy to talk to me and speak Chinese although they don't understand English and Chinese.
A man on the side of the road was carrying a bag of snacks in his hand, so I asked, "You got it from **?" "The passer-by handed me a bag of snacks and then stopped and handed me a cup of tea. This can be seen in most Iranians.
However, he had to be careful not to go to remote places, nor to go alone in the middle of the night to unfamiliar places. For women who travel alone, it is best not to be alone with strange men, especially in dense places, and take care of their belongings.
6. Tehran, the capital of Iran, is not as shabby as I originally thought, it has a certain modernity. The streets are full of cars and people, and they are very crowded. The scariest thing is crossing the street, especially in places where there are no red lights, and the speed is fast, so it is better to cross the street with the locals, so it is safer.
7. The legal tender of Iran is the rial, while the toman is the currency used by the common people, and 1 Arabic numeral is equivalent to 10 Arabic numerals. When you buy in Iran, be sure to determine its value, and if you think it's very, very cheap, ask what its currency is. The Rial currency** fluctuates, so keep an eye on foreign currency exchange before you travel. In Iran, due to the restrictions on the use of credit cards, in many cases, only some high-end shops can pay by credit cards, such as rials, US dollars, euros, etc., but the old US dollars cannot be exchanged.
8. Persian is the official language of Iran, and English is not very popular, especially among young people.
However, in tourism-related jobs, English is generally good. In Iran, it's even better if you have a mobile phone card, you can access the internet, you can book a room, and you can also use your phone to handle various things. Irancell, the largest telecommunications company in the region, offers high-speed, smooth 4G networks at affordable rates. It can be done at Khomeini International Airport, and the staff at the desk are very patient, depending on the length of stay, there are 7 days, 15 days, 30 days, etc.
9. Note that in Iran, all Arabic numbers are Persian, not the ones we know. Knowing and knowing Persian numbers is useful for cash, booking air tickets, etc.! Here's a simple rule about memory: 0 means a little writing horizontally, perpendicular to the right; 5 is peach-shaped, with upward and downward arrows; 9 is similar to an Arabic number except for the vertical right hook; 4 and 6 are the easiest to confuse people, the C on the right is a 4, and the left is a 6.