Tehran, the capital with 15 million populations, was not chaotic as anticipated, though the driving attitude was really “undisciplined” and “scary”. The extensive modern metro system was well established, handily efficient and cheap to travel in the city.
The
1st day arriving at Tehran had changed my opinion entirely, uncertainty
vanished. The friendliness was genuinely felt, the invisible barricade between
strangers that automatically built up in our home country was virtually not
existing, probably this only applied on foreigners? Youngsters approached
striking up conversation, though mostly limited to "hi" and
"where are you from?" Probably out of curiosity or fun... Helpful
hands were extended... Reckoned this friendliness would demise sooner or later
when the country and her people are exposed to outside world in greater extend.
In
general the cleanliness of environment is well taken care of. The hygiene
aspect was good. No worry of food poisoning.
Though
economy sanctions are being imposed on this country but luxury cars like BMW
and Benz, and most of the luxury products are commonly seen.
p/s:
Strange, no urinal bowl in Tehran.
Iranian ladies are so pretty! These 2 university students are from upper class society.
Her name is "Lotus", perfectly match.
Negar.
Smoking and drinking at local teahouse.
National Museum of Iran - artifacts transferred from Persepolis.
Excellent craftsmanship.
Ancient Babylonian language on a stone slab.
Collections in the National Museum of Iran was not massive but most of them are dated millenniums ago.
Massive project of Imam Khomeni Shrine, unfinished yet. The tomb of Imam Khomeni is nothing fancy.
Martyr cemetery of Iran-Iraq war (Behesht-e Zahra) commemorates the loss. The glass boxes contain the remembrance of their families.
The area is large, clean and solemn.
Park-e Laleh, a beautiful serene park to escape from the hectic city life.
Wall paintings on the buildings... quite common in Iran.
The mosque is connected to bazaar.
Nuts vendor in bazaar.
The architecture is simple, but super crowded. The environment is kept clean.
This newspaper vendor asked me to take his photo.
Iran foods are delicious.
Having lunch in a traditional restaurant, excellent feel!
Chicken kebab... I like it...
Golestan Palace.
Golestan Palace - striking Islamic design and architecture.
Golestan Palace.
