Iran is located in western Asia, south of the Arabian sea, the throat of the strait of hormuz, north of the Caspian sea, is one of the core countries in the Middle East. Its location made it an important trade route between east and west, giving birth to one of the great early civilizations.

What's interesting is that there is a tourist suggestion book on the table under the screen. There are a lot of comments from Chinese tourists, which are surprisingly consistent with the propaganda inside the museum.

Mashhad is the second largest city in Iran. It is located in the northeast of Iran, just over 200 kilometers from the border with turkmenistan. The mausoleum of the famous imam ali riza is located in the city, the holy city of shia Islam. Due to the large number of pilgrims, there are thousands of buses going to mashhad every day. Most of the pilgrims eat Iranian bread on the bus. Maybe this is the real Iran. The so-called specialty flatbread is a very popular staple food in Iran and can be seen almost everywhere. The method of cake is not very different from that of China. I went to the small shops in Tehran hutong specially. They use large electric cakes that are common in China.

The country's secular life also carries with it a sense of ritual. The closer you get to the mosque, the more people there are. Shops on both sides of the road were open before five o 'clock in the morning. The mosque square was filled with people as worshippers left the building after their morning prayers. The holy city had long since awakened.

Iran is the preferred route to travel south across the Eurasian landmass, but its complex geopolitics and visa restrictions keep many travelers out of the way. However, Iran recently officially announced visa-free access for Chinese citizens.

Tehran currently has three metro lines, running north and south of the city, and two more under construction, all designed and built by the Chinese, which is a source of pride. What's different is that the peddlers who pass between the trains sell carabasses, belts and children's toy bubble blowing machines. Besides feeling the atmosphere of hometown in the subway, tourists from China are always given preferential treatment in the streets of Tehran. They can get seats offered by young people in the subway, be asked to take photos in the streets, and even get small gifts for dinner.

Tehran is not developed, but it is the capital of the country and its people are relatively well-off. But Iran, which has suffered from economic sanctions in recent years, has been slow to develop its industry, and agriculture, which employs many people, remains important. Some areas rely on a small amount of rainfall to graze sheep on sparse grasslands. Cultivated land is only distributed in coastal plains, intermountain basins, valleys and oases, and is supported by precipitation and irrigation systems to produce crops such as wheat and rice.Most of Iran is a plateau and mountain area over 1000 meters above sea level, which is affected by the downdraft all the year round.

Tehran is a modern city with tall buildings and intricate roads. However, Iran's domestic economic situation is not optimistic due to external economic sanctions and the influence of revolution and war. Most of the city's corners, buildings and roads are slightly dilapidated. The cars on the streets are numerous, mostly old and out of repair. Petrol is cheap (less than 2 yuan a litre), thanks to the country's generous subsidies for it, but the quality of the fuel is mediocre and the city is awash with fumes.

On November 4, 1979, Iranian revolutionary forces stormed the U.S. embassy, taking staff hostage and setting off the Iranian hostage crisis. Since then the embassy has been abandoned, and later opened a museum for visitors to see the tension.

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Most iranians live in poverty as a result of the country's early fertility drive and rapid population growth.

The structure is the same as it was when the americans were evacuated, but anti-american posters have been added to the walls. Judging from the poster, the primary target of hatred right now is trump. The printers, shredders and other items that americans left behind when they evacuated the offices were left behind. The lobby, originally used for visas, has been transformed into an exhibition room, with television in the corner looping America's crimes.

The best way to get around Tehran is to take a taxi, which is cheap and easy to get around, though most are old and cramped. There are also buses, which are just as unreliable and limited. Subway is a very good choice for commuting in the city. The ticket price is less than 1 yuan, which is very cheap. The first time you enter an Iranian subway station, a feeling of familiarity arises. From the stairs in and out of the station, to the glass houses in ticket offices, from the advertisements beside the platform, to the model of the subway, it is full of Chinese design elements.