Tourist Attracions

By: Behnam Yousefi

Authenticity of Iranian architecture, culture in Kashan

KASHAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Only three hours from the capital Tehran, the central city of Kashan, Isfahan province, can definitely be deemed as a marvelous get-away for many urbanites, who yearn for the authenticity of traditional Iranian culture and architecture.
2019-03-18 10:41
By: Afshin Majlesi

Lipar, a small lake in pink

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Lipar, a small lake which usually turns pink, is an off-the-radar tourist destination in Iran, which has never been introduced completely!
2019-03-17 16:06
Iran Visa: Types & tips; all you need to know about Iran visa

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian visa is issued for up to 30 days. It is extendable and must be granted before travelling. There are simple ways to obtain the Iranian visa.
2019-03-12 16:29
By: Morteza Rahmani

Darak, where the desert meets the sea

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The coastal village of ‘Darak’ can be found in the southernmost tip of Iran, on Mokran's shores, stretching along the Sea of Oman. It is one of the most stunningly pristine beaches in the country.
2019-02-23 11:44
By: Hamid Vakili

Zavareh, a historical gem on the edge of central desert of Iran

ZAVAREH, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Zavareh is located 10km from Ardestan county, Isfahan province, on the very edge of central desert of Iran. The small city, named after Rostam’s brother, a mythical Persian hero, has many attractions, including Zavareh Jame Mosque, dating back some 900 years, and Zavareh Sangbast Castle, the second largest castle in Iran after Alamut.
2019-01-28 12:25
By: Pouya Bazargard

Chehel Setun in heart of Gilan

LAHIJAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Molla Mahalleh-ye Chehel Setun is a village in Ahandan rural district, in the central district of Lahijan County, Gilan province, Iran. The pristine nature and the monument of one of Imam Musa al-Kadhim’s descendants have made the region an excellent for local and foreign tourists, visiting the northern province.
2019-01-27 11:12
By: Milad Rafat

Farmers collect daffodils in Fars province

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Every year in late January, Farmers in Mohr County, Fars province, start collecting daffodils. The mild winter weather and expansive daffodil farms attract many tourists to the southern region.
2019-01-20 12:09
VIDEO: Ice and snow festival dazzles tourists in China’s Harbin

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival dazzled tourists as fireworks and illuminations lit up the night sky of Harbin on Saturday.
2019-01-06 10:12
Iran embassy in Japan holds seminar on tourism industry

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – A seminar was held at Iran embassy in Tokyo aimed at introducing the Iranian culture and tourism industry to Japanese people and travel companies.
2018-12-19 14:51
UNWTO chief calls for closer coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Spain and Secretary-General of World Tourism Organization met in Madrid on Tue. to discuss issues related to tourism and expansion of cooperation between Iran and the UNWTO.
2018-12-19 10:11
By: Aryan Nasrollahi

Snowfall blankets Sanandaj in W Iran

SANANDAJ, Dec. 18 (MNA) – As winter is drawing closer, snowfall has blanketed the city of Sanandaj in western Kurdistan province.
2018-12-18 10:51
By Ramin Saffari

Tourist attractions in Khaf

KHAF, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Khaf is a city in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan. The historical places in Nashtifan Windmills, Zoroastrian graveyard, and Malek Mosque are some of the tourist attractions in the county.
2018-12-15 21:48
By: Mohammad Moheimani

A thousand shades of Autumn in Golestan

GORGAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran's northern forests are a gem of Autumn-tinged colors this time of the year, particularly in Golestan province where the thick canopy of trees has put on display a wide range of beautiful colors to the spectators.
2018-12-15 09:09
By: Behnam Yousefi

Beautiful sceneries of late autumn in Mazandaran

SARI, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Badab-e Surt and Churat Lake in the northern Mazandaran province are playing host to beautiful sceneries of late autumn. Formed in a course of thousands of years, Badab-e Surt is a range of stepped travertine terrace springs of salt-water colored by brown and red hues of carbonate minerals. Churat Lake was created in 1939 by an earthquake and landslide followed by the spring water being closed beside the lake.
2018-12-11 09:06
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Karun River hosting migratory birds

AHVAZ, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of the southern Khuzestan province. Karun River is now hosting different types of gulls, heron and cormorant that are passing through the north to the south.
2018-12-09 09:28
By: Fatima Karimi

First underground ecolodge in Middle East

GARMSAR, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Construction of the first underground ecolodge in the Middle East is being finalized in Garmsar county, Semnan province, central Iran. The complex consists of a stronghold on the surface and an underground city which has been dug up some 8 meters blow surface using 4,330 workers during one year. The underground ecolodge enjoys 15 rooms, a big hall and spectacular corridors in which one can see the traces of hand tools used for caving. The ecolodge has not yet been officially inaugurated.
2018-11-20 10:59
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Gilan's Estil Lagoon in autumn

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Estill Lagoon is a 138-acre pond located in the northern province of Gilan near the city of Astara. Estil is considered a wildlife refuge home to rare species, and is among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
2018-11-19 19:09
Iran ‘safe’, ‘secure’ country for tourists

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said that Islamic Republic of Iran is a safe and secure country for tourists in the world.
2018-11-12 17:24
UNWTO head says bright future awaits Iran’s tourism industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili said that he sees a bright future for Iran’s tourism industry in the world.
2018-11-12 15:14
UNWTO head arrives in Hamedan to attend plenary session

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili arrived in Hamedan on Sunday to attend the 40th UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session.
2018-11-11 18:10
By: Atefeh Arani

Quri Qale Cave in Kermanshah

KERMANSHAH, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Quri Qale Cave is located northwest of Ravansar in Kermanshah province. At 12km, it is one of the longest caves in western Asia, and a popular tourist attraction in the western province. The cave has been inscribed as one of the seven national natural heritages of Iran.
2018-09-23 16:55
Iranian companies take part in 2018 Tourism Expo Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Some Iranian companies have taken part in the 2018 Tourism Expo, introducing Iran’s tourism attractions.
2018-09-22 14:01
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Currency slump gives rise to visits from neighbors, sanctions wane visits from EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The fall in Iran’s national currency value has attracted a new wave of visitors from neighboring countries, particularly Iraq. According to recent figures, the arrival of foreign tourists to Iran has had a 45% increase in a five-month period compared to last year.
2018-09-16 13:43
By: Atefeh Arani

Pir Taghi Suspension Bridge

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Pir Taghi Suspension Bridge in Khakhal county of Ardabil province is one of the tourist attractions of the region spanning 165 meters with a 60-meter height over the Qezel Owzan River.
2018-09-03 14:48
By: Amirali Razzaghi

Beach tourism at Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – During the summer and holiday time, many travelers have chosen the Caspian coast as their tourist destination.
2018-09-01 11:13
By: Hassan Mousavi

Breathtaking view over Filband village

SARI, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Located at an altitude of about 2,300m above sea level, Filband on the eastern side of Mazandaran is known as the roof of the province, with its high mountains and dense forest. It is also a popular tourist destination in northern Iran.
2018-08-25 13:53
By: Mina Noei

Lake Urmia during summer

URMIA, Aug. 20 (MNA) – An endorheic salt lake to the west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea, Lake Urmia, situated between East and West Azerbaijan provinces, is a beautiful tourist attraction, as efforts drum up to save the lake from drying up.
2018-08-20 10:39
By: Asghar Besharati

Camels of Qeshm Island bathing in Strait of Hormuz

QESHM, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Qeshm, an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, is home to over 3,000 camels, known for being uncharacteristically fast and highly sought-after in in the Persian Gulf littoral states for racing events.
2018-07-31 14:40
By: Hossein Gholikhani

Historic bazaar of Qazvin still full of life

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Bazaars are one of most attractive tourist sites of historic cities in Iran and in addition to livelihood in the place you can enjoy the historic features of an old public building still serving the society.
2018-07-16 17:32
By: Amir Ali Razzaghi

Badab Surt springs gripped by drought

SARI, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Unprecedented climate change and the consequent drought have dried one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. Formed in a course of thousands of years, Badab Surt is a range of stepped travertine terrace springs of salt-water colored by brown and red hues of carbonate minerals.
2018-07-15 18:09