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07/01/2020

08/12/2019

You have most probably heard that Iran is famous for having all four seasons at their fullest. Besides the seasons, Iran’s landscapes are various too, especially its deserts. Autumn is one of the most suitable seasons to wander in deserts in Iran because scenery is astonishing and weather perfect.

02/12/2019

Do you know why taking the subway to go around Tehran is a good choice? Because first of all, it is the cheapest way to go sightseeing; you just need to get a card and can recharge and use it as many times as you need. Second, you cannot get lost once you find the right line. Find the lines with this English subway map.

25/11/2019

Top 5 Chain Stores in Iran
It’s always a pleasurable experience to go shopping in big malls, where almost everything you need is brought together under one roof, especially when you choose chain stores where you can find the same services, products and discounts throughout all of their branches.
You’ll see top 5 chains stores in Iran below:
• Refah Chain Stores: with more than 160 branches all over the country, Refah will create an outstanding shopping experience for you.
• Hyperstar: despite being relatively recent, Hyperstar is one of the most high-quality chain stores in Iran, with branches in a lot of provinces.
• Etka: with governmental support, Etka is an experienced and reliable economic holding with big chain stores throughout the country.
• Ofogh Koorosh: Koorosh is one of biggest chain stores which has branches in almost every province of Iran.
• Haft: Haft (which literally means “Seven”) is a smaller chain store in comparison to the previous ones; you’ll find most of its branches focused in central and northern regions of Iran.

11/11/2019

Top 5 Theaters in Iran
Theaters and theatrical plays are the manifestos of a country’s culture, literature, and history. If you want to go through a journey in Iran’s classic and contemporary history and literature, watching some plays in Iran’s best theaters is the best option.
In this post, we’ll introduce top 5 theaters in Iran.
• Vahdat (Roudaki) Hall: designed like Vienna Opera House, Vahdat is one of the best theaters and opera houses located in the capital, Tehran.
• Talar-e Honar: the name of this place means “Hall of Art” and you’ll see the name fits once you enter the place. This theater has been built and protected by the municipality of Isfahan, which is itself one of the oldest cities in Iran.
• Honar-e Shahr-e Aftab: the name of this complex can be translated as “The Art of Sun City”. It is one of the most equipped and beautiful theaters in Shiraz.
• Theatre Shahr in Tabriz: this is the place where most of the brilliant minds of contemporary drama are exhibiting their works. It is also one of the old city theaters in Tabriz.
• Khane Theater Kashan: it mean “The Theater House of Kashan.” It might not be the fanciest theater you’d see, but it has a long history of staging influential works and is definitely worth a trip.

05/11/2019

Autumn Tours in Iran
As you might know, Iran is one of the few countries in the world that has different colors and weather in each season of the year. Autumn in Iran is paradise incarnated because almost everywhere you look, you can see jungles and parks with red, yellow and orange colors; they look like realistic paintings.
Moreover, Iran’s nature includes jungles, deserts, and many other sites, all of which offer different atmospheres once you visit them. If you want to experience this rare piece of land for yourself, our autumn tours are the best and most economic option.

28/10/2019

How to Receive International Driving Permit in Iran?

If you’re having a trip to Iran and are planning to drive, then you’re going to need a valid drivers’ license.
International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official translation of your national drivers’ license which allows you to drive vehicles lawfully.
In order to receive your IDP, you will need to have your national drivers’ license, ID, visa, and passport with yourself because the process cannot take place without them.
In order to receive your permit, you should refer to Touring and Automobile Club of Iran, and you’ll receive any additional instructions and help you need there.

23/10/2019

Same Season, Different Face This Time: An Autumn You’ve Never Experienced

Iran is one of the few countries in the world in which all four season are quintessentially experienced.
Moreover, as you might have heard, Iran is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of natural sites. If you come into Tehran, Iran’s capital, in autumn, you will have the chance to visit many gardens and forest parks.
The scene you will have the chance to see is a sea of crimson and gold nature; the sound of the fallen leaves under your feet and the sweet autumnal breeze on your face will give you the experience of a sweet colorful autumn you’ve never experienced.

21/10/2019

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19/10/2019

Have You Ever Heard about Arba’een? If not, that’s not a Surprise.
The third imam of Islam (Imam Hussein as) is a symbol of a free soul who adheres to the truth under any circumstances (under threat, under attack, under humiliation, or under the pressure of having his family murdered).
After a glorious war in which Imam fought for the righteous, he was defeated and martyred on a day we call Ashura. Arba’een is the 40th day after the Imam’s martyrdom, observed by all Muslims all around the globe, all wearing black as a sign of sorrow and mourning.
Of the glory of the observance, it suffices to say that the number of its participants surpassed 20 million in the last year. Luckily, Iran is one of the best countries to experience an authentic and original Arba’een.

16/10/2019

12/10/2019

Just ask every Iranian person you see to name some of the greatest Persian poets of all time and you will definitely hear them say “Hafez.”
Hafez (also spelled Hafiz) is not only revered as a great port among Iranians, he is also considered to be one of the best by scholars such as Goethe and Nietzsche, the latter considering Hafez as an epitome of Oriental wisdom and Sufism.
Not that we’re on the commemoration day of Hafez, let’s see what makes Hafez so popular and his poetry so perfect.
There’s a genre of poetry called Ghazal in Persian poetry. This genre was used by some poets before and after Hafez, but it was Hafez who perfected the genre in his book of poetry called The Divan of Hafez.
Hafez’s life had many ups and downs since he enjoyed court patronage for some time and then fell into disfavor. All in all, he had his heart set on ideas way beyond court and patronage since he believed:
“On the day that I die, a glimpse of you may I behold,
And as Hafez,
From life’s desire leap into eternity , and I will rise!”

07/10/2019

Although hiring a car is the most convenient way for a comfortable travel, but for discovering and exploring your destination using public transportation is the best way. Public transportation system in Iran includes subway, express bus, taxi and uber-style taxi.
For using express buses and subway you need to buy “Metro Card” and taxis are paid in cash. You can install uber-style taxis’ application on your phone and get a taxi for a reasonable price for your destination.
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30/09/2019

Rumi Commemoration Day
Jalaluddin al-Rumi is a 13th century poet whose death is commemorated in various Asian countries such as Iran and Turkey. Rumi was a Sufi with amazing skill in mystic poetry.
Rumi’s most famous and pivotal work, Masnavi, more than 50 thousand lines of rhymed verse, is was written after he got separated from a very dear friend, Shams Tabrizi, also a poet; the book is so immersed in introspection that is considered to be one of the most important works of Sufism even today and is translated into 26 languages.
Maybe you have seen a special form of dancing in which the dancer wears all white clothes, opens his arms, and just starts spinning around. If so, you have seen the Sema dance. After Rumi (or Mevlana, which means scholar) passed away, his followers founded the Mevlevi Order, which is also known as the Order of the Whirling Dervishes. They are famous for this dance.
Details from Rumi’s life show that he had lived a hard life, but still he managed to overcome worldly hardships; let’s see how Rumi himself thinks about the situation:
“Wound is the place where light enters you.”

Puppet Opera of Rumi
Based on poetry of Masnavi and Divan E Shams
Director: Behrooz Gharibpour
Composer: Behzad Abdi
Conductor: Vladimir Sirenko
Voice: H. Shajarian, M.Motamedi, …

23/09/2019

When it comes to food, Iranian Kebabs top the list of must-eat foods in Iran. Iranian well-developed culinary offers variety of heavenly delicious Kebabs from Shishlik to Kubide. In every corner of Tehran you can find kebabis where Kebab is served, but to try the most delicious one you need to go to the most famous ones which are Moslem, Sharaf-ol-Eslami and Shamshiri restaurants in Tehran bazaar, Shemroon Kebab house in Tajrish Square, Bahar kebabi in Bahre-shiraz district and Nayeb and Alborz restaurants.
For visiting Iran and exploring this food land, contact hellopersia.com.

16/09/2019

Visiting the first adobe city in the world is a travel full of joy. In addition to its amazing old town, historical monuments and traditional hotels, the city offers plenty of wonderful handcrafts and edible souvenirs.
Terme, a type of handwoven cloth, Ziloo (one of the oldest types of handmade floor coverings in Iran) and Darayi are the most famous handcrafts you can take from Yazd.
When it comes to edible souvenirs, Yazdi cup cake, Qotab, Baqlava, Haj badoom, Pashmak (kind of cotton candy) and Nabat (rock candy) top the list.
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14/09/2019

It is summer and water parks are a great way to cool off. If you are visiting Iran in the summer, you can feel the adrenaline rush as you zoom down thrilling slides, chill out at the swimming pools and enjoy divine drinks and foods in the cafes of its most famous water Parks.
Ocean Water Park in Kish Island, Opark waterpark and Pars Aqua Village in Tehran, Water Waves Land in Mashhad and Ramsar Water Park are top 5 waterparks in Iran to spend a wonderful summer day!
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02/09/2019

Every year Iranian remark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain on tenth of Ashura across the country.
Tazieh, theatrical performances that re-enact the events which took place on the day of Ashura, Nazri, holy foods given free by individuals and private groups as a way of completing an offering made to God in honor of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom and Heyats, kiosks set up everywhere offering free food and drink are among the main features of Muharram.
Among Ashura ceremonies of all cities, the "Nakhl Gardani" ceremony of Yazd is the most famous one. Tehran, Qom, Ardebil, Zanjan, Taft, Shiraz, Kashan, Isfahan and Khorramabad are the best cities to experience Muharram atmosphere.
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26/08/2019

Popular Restaurants to Try Fast Food in Tehran

19/08/2019

Tehran, the beating heart of Iran, is home to plenty of precious museums that makes your visit to Iran incomplete without visiting them.
The National Jewelry Treasury is literally a treasure trove of thrones and world known jewels like Daria-i-Noor, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world.
In National museum of Iran you can review history of the country in a day. Here, artifacts excavated from different parts of the country, column capitals of Persepolis and thousands of historical object are on exhibit.
Located in a historical house, Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran is the most colorful museum where you will find thousands of pieces of mesmerizing glassworks and ceramics.
Founded by the last queen of the country, Carpet Museum of Iran exhibits a collection of handmade Persian carpets from across the country. For those handcraft lovers this museum is too good to miss.

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11/08/2019

Now, you can easily book your domestic flights on Hellopersia.com. Our domestic flight service covers all destinations with airport. Just choose your destination, enter your flight date and we will list all flights from all airlines for you. It is also possible to pay with all international credit cards.
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05/08/2019

Your credit cards will not work in Iran, so remember to bring enough cash for the duration of your trip. While the official unit of currency in Iran is the Iranian Rial, people use Toman in Practice. 1 Toman is equal to 10 Rials.
To change Rial into Toman, you have to cross out the last zero. For example, 10.000 Rials would be only 1000 Tomans.

29/07/2019

Thanks to its remarkable biodiversity, now ancient Hyrcanian forests in northern Iran are a UNESCO-listed natural attractions. These 50 million years old forest run along the Caspian Sea creating a natural wonderland.
Lut desert and Hyrcanian forests in northern Iran are the only two natural sites of Iran added to World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Ever-green forests of Northern Iran has always been a welcoming hangout for Iranians to spend their weekends or holidays.
If you are interested in stepping into these UNESCO-listed forests contact us on hellopersia.com.

21/07/2019

Iranian government has abolished visa for Chinese citizens, and they can easily plan their Iran visit. Now that first step of your Iran visit is already taken, you can ask hellopersia.com for a memorable itinerary.
Visit hellopersia.com for booking your favorite tour. If interested in solo-travel, you can book all your domestic flights on hellopersia.com as well.
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15/07/2019

For visiting Iran, now you can easily get your e-visa on hellopersia.com for only 25 €. You are just 6 steps away from your e-visa, follow these steps and discover Iran:
1-visit hellopersia.com
2- Enter your personal information
3- Enter your passport information
4- Enter your trip details
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6-Submit.

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08/07/2019

"Hospitality" may be the most known adjective to describe Iranians. Here, you will be welcomed with overwhelming hospitality, but there are some etiquettes that you need to know before interacting with these warm and friendly people:
1- Remover your shoes before entering a house or anywhere carpeted.
2- Women should wear hijab in public.
3- You may shake hands with people of the same gender and if you want to give someone a greeting kiss, keep it to 3.
4- Iranians believe in evil eyes, so it is better to say “Mashalla” whenever you are praising someone, especially children. “Mashalla” will prevent casting evil eyes.
5- Guests are served first in Iran and they will be offered plenty of foods and drinks. It will look more polite not to reject them.
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