Tourist Attracions

By: Mehdi Hossein Nejadi

Corn selling in Heyran Pass

ASTARA, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Heyran Pass is one of the most famous tourist sites in the Astara area, Gilan province, because of its beautiful and accessible scenery. As it is one of the main centers of the corn crops planting in the region, some locals sell corn to tourists by the road.
2019-10-05 15:35
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
2019-09-29 15:08
How much does it cost to travel in Iran?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The answer to this question depends on your schedule, budget, and unstable exchange rates during your travel in Iran as well as the economy of the country. Here you can find a brief report of what the major travel costs are in Iran at the time of publishing this article “9/22/2019”.
2019-09-29 10:54
Best value budget hotels and tours in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran is blessed with a history of 7000 years. For anyone wishing to travel and explore the history of Asia, Iran is the place to travel and visit as it bears marks of almost all important historical events, from the rise of the Medians and Achaemenids to the Arab conquest of the region.
2019-09-29 10:09
Number of tourists visiting Yazd up by 32%

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Yazd Province, Iran, has increased by 32% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019).
2019-09-25 17:17
By: Mohsen Haddadi

Iran’s Golestan National Park

GORGAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Golestan National Park, commonly known as the Golestan Jungle, is located in Golestan Province, northeastern Iran. It has a variety of habitats, such as temperate broad leaf forests, grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. The fauna is very rich and consists of Persian leopards, Indian wolves, brown bear, Jackal, wild boars, maral deer, roe deer and wild goats.
2019-09-25 12:33
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
2019-09-15 17:46
By: Afshin Majlesi

Eye-opening experience: As many Americans as possible should visit Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Judith Bello, a long-time American peace activist, who has visited Iran for two times, believes such a journey “will be an eye-opening experience”.
2019-09-01 14:04
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province

DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-08-26 12:17
VIDEO: Tehran's new artificial lake 'Honar' looks as good as advertised

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Tehran now has a new artificial lake set inside a beautiful garden, both of which are called 'Honar', or 'Art'. The lake, extending over 25,000sq.m, is located inside the massive project of Tehran Book Garden in the heart of the capital.
2019-08-25 11:50
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
2019-08-24 15:38
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Tehran’s new artificial lake officially opens to public

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Tehran’s new artificial lake and the third phase of Honar Garden in northern districts of Tehran were inaugurated on Sunday in the presence of Tehran's mayor Pirouz Hanachi.
2019-08-18 15:53
By: Mahsa Safari

Mat weaving in Iran’s Golestan

GORGAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Mat weaving is the art of hand weaving textiles using local plant fibers. Having easy access to plants suitable for weaving has made it as one of the main handicrafts and souvenirs of Northern Iran, especially Golestan Province.
2019-08-17 14:16
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Difficult but worthwhile ascent

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible army of thousands men to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
2019-08-11 16:21
Picturesque 3D illumination at Karim Khan Citadel

SHIRAZ, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Beautiful 3D illuminations around Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) in Shiraz, southern Fars province, have given a picturesque scenery to the city center's nights. Karim Khan Citadel is the most famous historical structure belonging to Zand Dynasty that ruled Iran during the second half of the 18th century.
2019-08-11 10:30
By: Mehdi Hoseinnejadi

Astara’s Estill Lagoon

ASTARA, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The 138-acre Estill Lagoon is one of Iran's tourist attractions located 7km from Astara, Gilan province. It embraces a variety of freshwater lakes, wetlands, and lagoons, many of which play host to migratory pelicans, flamingos, ducks, swans, coots among other species.
2019-08-07 14:42
China mulling over facilities for Iranian tourists: amb.

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Chinese ambassador to Tehran, Chang Hua, told Mehr News that China is mulling over ways to facilitate the visit of Iranian nationals to his country.
2019-08-07 12:59
By: Rahbar Emamdadi

Fish market in Bandar Abbas

BANDAR ABBAS, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Fish Market is one of the tourist attractions in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province on the southern coast of Iran. The fish supplied in this market are freshly hunted by the native fishermen and fishing is one of the main occupations of the people in Bandar Abbas.
2019-08-06 18:45
By: Milad Rafat

Zahedan local market

ZAHEDAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Rasuli Market is one of the oldest bazaars in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, which attracts a large number of Iranian and foreign tourists every year for its colorful, traditional goods and souvenirs.
2019-08-06 14:22
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Makhunik, Iran’s ancient village of dwarves

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Makhunik is a unique village in a remote corner in Iran’s South Khorasan Province which dates back to hundreds of years ago. This mysterious village commonly known as the land of Lilliputians, is one of the seven amazing world's villages by its remarkable architecture.
2019-08-04 15:26
Estill Lagoon hosting buffalo flocks in sizzling summer

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Estill Lagoon in the northern province of Gilan near the city of Astara is hosting a large flock of buffalos that are trying to seek refuge from the summer’s extreme heat. The 138-acre pond is considered as a wildlife refuge home to rare species and is also among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
2019-08-04 10:52
Azna snowy tunnel in Lorestan province

AZNA, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Azna snowy tunnel in the city of Azna, western Lorestan province, is one of the unique tourist attractions of Iran. This 800-meter-long tunnel is naturally made under the snow and ice of Oshtorankuh Mountains. The tunnel hosts a large number of local and foreign tourists during summer.
2019-08-03 20:25
By: Afshin Majlesi, Mehdi Sepahvand

Belgian globetrotters share with us their new perception of Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Last Monday, a Belgian couple, who are on an overland journey to China, paid a visit to The Tehran Times, where they let us share their views, experiences and feelings about Iran in a cozy chat with the daily.
2019-08-03 17:25
By: Ali Ezzati

Local Games Festival in N Iran

GILAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The 18th Local Games Festival of Javaher Dasht Village was held in this tourist village on July 25-26. With an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level, Javaher Dasht is located in, Rudsar County, Gilan Province, Iran.
2019-07-27 11:59
By: Raheleh Hesari

Iran’s Golestan nomadic cultural festival

GORGAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The cultural festival of Golestan nomads was held on Friday in Ziarat village, Golestan Province, Iran.
2019-07-20 16:24
Iran expected to attract one million Chinese in near future

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iran is expected to “attract one million Chinese in the near future” through the visa waiver for Chinese tourists, according to a report.
2019-07-17 16:26
By: Mohammad Moheimani

Summer pastures in Golestan

GORGAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – With its thick canopy of trees along with numerous lakes and different plantations, the northern Iranian province of Golestan is a very popular Yaylak (summer highland pasture) place, which puts on display a wide range of beautiful colors to the spectators.
2019-07-16 10:52
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.
2019-07-14 13:23
By: Morteza Rahmani

Astronomical tourism; What Iran has to offer to stargazers

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Tourism industry has gained momentum in recent years with the government redoubling efforts to boost the sector for increasing foreign currency revenues and creating jobs under the current economic conditions.
2019-07-13 11:47
Turkish investors to build tourism complex on Kish Island

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A large residential-recreational complex will be built for tourists on Kish Island, southern Iran, with the Turkish investment of $100 million.
2019-07-13 09:47