Tourist Attracions

Iran hosts 6.7 million foreign tourists in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – About 6.7 million tourists have traveled to Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21- Nov. 21), according to the dead of the Department of Passports and Visas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2019-12-05 19:43
Impact of tourism on economic development in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The rich culture, fantastic history, and mysterious atmosphere of Iran attract tourists from all around the world to this astonishing country. Although Iran offers fascinating natural wonders and the diversity of climates that allow tourists to travel to Iran in different seasons, the tourism industry is not as thriving as it is expected to be.
2019-12-05 12:02
Top activities along the Iran classic route

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – When it comes to travelling to Iran, the famous classic route attracts visitors the most. Iran classic route goes right into the heart of the country. The four major cities along this route include Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz.
2019-12-02 13:40
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
2019-12-01 15:59
By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi

‘Medlar Paste’ festival in Astara

ASTARA, Nov. 30 (MNA) – ‘Medlar Paste’ festival was held on Friday in Astara, Gilan, the northern province of Iran. Medlar paste is used as a spice for Astara local cuisine.
2019-11-30 12:51
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Heyran Pass dressed in autumnal colors

ASTARA, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Heyran Pass, located in a village in Astara County, Gilan province on the road linking Astara and Ardabil, is looking specially beautiful these days, dressed in the vibrant autumnal shades of red, yellow and orange.
2019-11-27 12:56
VIDEO: Sirch village covered in snow

SIRCH, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Sirch village, located enroute from Shahdad to Kerman, is a popular tourist attraction with its own ski resort, which is the only ski resort in the south of Iran.
2019-11-24 19:20
Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).
2019-11-24 17:23
VIDEO: Siasard tourist site in southwestern Iran

SIASARD, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Siasard tourist site is specially beautiful in Autumn as trees take on many shades of eye-catching colors and the air is fresh. Siasard is located 8 km to Boroujen County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
2019-11-23 09:24
By: Mehdi Almasi

Zanjan covered in snow

ZANJAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The first autumn snow in November in Zanjan province has taken the local people by a pleasant surprise.
2019-11-20 12:19
Envoy says France keen on expanding media coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – French Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Philippe Thiébaud said that his country is interested in developing and expanding media cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-11-16 14:54
By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Borobudur Temple Compounds in Indonesia

YOGYAKARTA, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, Borobudur is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. The site was abandoned in the 15th century and it took some 400 years to be re-discovered and restored with the help of UNESCO. The temple, inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991, is now considered one of the major tourist attractions in Indonesia.
2019-11-16 09:51
Where is the hottest place in the world?

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Have you ever thought about the hottest place in the world? What have you heard about that? Did you know that it is actually in Iran? YES!!
2019-11-05 12:20
By: Iman Hamikhah

Hamedan in Autumn

HAMEDAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Hamedan province in Western Iran.
2019-11-03 10:11
By: Mehdi Zavar

Superb autumn landscapes in Arasbaran biosphere

TABRIZ, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Arasbaran, a UNESCO-registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
2019-10-21 14:42
By: Hasan Fallahi

Neor Lake, a hidden-gem travel destination in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Neor Lake is situated at the lower slopes of Baghru Heights of the Talysch Mountains, 48km to the southeast of Ardabil. It is formed of two lakes, one small and another larger, which merge during the rainy season.
2019-10-21 10:34
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