Tourism
Iran Travel & Tourism News – Tourism is one of the fields that can help Iran get rid of an oil-dependent economy, and boost its non-oil revenues by encouraging foreign tourists to visit its diverse historical and natural attractions. The “Tourism” section in IFP News tries to offer a true image of the country’s beauties and tourism industry, and the opportunities for foreign investment in the field.
Iran Takes Part in Spain’s Fitur Tourism Exhibit
The 39th International Tourism Fair of Spain known as Fitur, has opened in Madrid on Wednesday with Iranian exhibitors taking part to introduce Iranian tourist attractions.
Biglar Beigi Tekyeh; Fabulous Hall with Mirror Works
Biglar Beigi Tekyeh is a valuable building in the historical neighbourhoods of the ancient and beautiful city of Kermanshah in western Iran.
English-Speaking Police Forces to Serve Tourists in Iran’s Yazd
Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation is working to establish tourism police in the central city of Yazd with good command of English to protect tourists in the historic neighbourhoods of the city.
Southern Iran Major Habitat for Seabirds
The coastal regions of Bushehr province in southern Iran are one of the most important natural habitats of seabirds and wading birds.
Iran’s Historic City of Masuleh Turns White by Heavy Snow
Heavy snow has blown the historic city of Masuleh in northern Iran turning it completely white and creating a mesmerising perspective.
Iran’s Zaras Village; A Gem in Heart of Zagros Mountains
Zaras village in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province has temperate winters and very beautiful nature. In recent years by providing facilities for tourists it has become the destination of many nature lovers.
Iran’s Yazd Home to World’s Third Tourist Library
The only fixed tourist library of the world that dates back to 250 years ago, is located at the heart of the Iranian central city of Yazd.
Iran’s Darbandsar Ski Resort Hosts Thousands of Athletes
Darbandsar Ski Resort is one of the most equipped ski resorts in Iran which has been hosting international ski championships in recent years.
Deir-e Gachin; Mother of Iranian Caravanserais
Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai is one of the greatest caravanserais of Iran which is located in the centre of Kavir National Park in Qom province.
‘Wakeful Winter’ Festival Underway in Iran’s Ardabil
A winter festival is being held in the northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil, the hub of snow and winter tourism in Iran.
Number of Americans Visiting Iran on Rise
The number of American citizens who visited Iran as tourists in the first eight months of the current Persian calendar year has increased significantly compared with the similar period last year, an official says.
Alvares Ski Resort; Largest of Its Kind in Iran
Alvares Ski Resort in the steep hillside of Sabalan Mountain is 12 kilometers away from Alvares village and 24 kilometers away from Sareyn county in the northeastern province of Ardabil.
Heydareh-Qazi Khan Village: A Picturesque Site in West-Central Iran
The Heydareh-Qazi Khan village in west-central Iran is a magnificent beauty spot that annually draws a large number of visitors and tourists.
Inner Peace in Iran’s Abuzeid Abad Desert
Abuzeid Abad Desert in central Iran is one of the most beautiful deserts in the country which brings every visitor a sense of inner peace.
Artificial Lake in Tehran Attracts Migratory Birds
Ian’s capital Tehran has created a new eco-system for migratory birds from eastern Europe and northern Siberia.
Persian Gulf Island Attracts Growing Number of Tourists
Nabio, an un-inhabited island in Persian Gulf, has attracted a growing number of tourists over the past years by its unique and pristine nature.
Bayazid Bastami’s Tomb; Tourist Attraction in Iran’s Semnan
The tomb of Bayazid Bastami in Iran’s Semnan province is one of the attractions of city of Bastam. It is a large complex with different spaces from the third to fifth century AH.
Windmills of Nashtifan; Combination of Iranian Art & Technology
Windmills in the city of Nashtifan in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province are one of the most beautiful and largest collections of clay, mud and wood, and of course the oldest of these kind in the world.
Makhmalkuh in Iran’s Lorestan Known as Velvet Mountains
Makhmalkuh is one of the mountains in Iran’s Lorestan province with a height of over 2900 metres in the northeast of capital Khorramabad.
Iranian Shepherd Constructs First New Underground City of Mideast
An Iranian shepherd, for the first time in the Middle East, has built an underground city in the province of Semnan, which has turned into a residential and tourist destination.
Iran Marks Rasht Day
Iran has designated January 2 as Rasht Day to commemorate the historic city of Rasht in the northern province of Gilan each year.
Tang Port in Sistan and Baluchestan: Unique Beauty
Tang Port is a small region near Chabahar city in Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. It enjoys some unique attractions due to its special nature, in which desert and sea join each other.
Iran Tourist Attractions: Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili’s Shrine
Sheikh Safi al-Din’s Shrine is the tomb of Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili located in Iran’s northwestern Ardabil province. Sheikh Safi was an eminent leader of an Islamic school established by the Safavids.
Iran Attractions in Photos: Yazd Mirror Palace
Mirror Palace mansion (Qasr-e Ayeneh) in Iran’s central city of Yazd is one of the country’s tourist attractions that dates back to the first Pahlavi era. The mansion is known as Museum of Mirrors and Lighting since 1998.
Tabriz, Ardabil: Beautiful Winter Destinations for Tourists
When the winter season began last week, large parts of northwestern Iran were already covered with heavy snow.
