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’s Beauties in Photos: Hanam Village in Lorestan
Hanam is a beautiful village located 25 kilometres south-east of Aleshtar in Lorestan province, western Iran.
Iran’s Printing Museum; A Must-See Site for Tourists
Iran’s Script and Print Museum is one of the most spectacular and fascinating places where a tourist can spend his or her time.
Iran Different Experience for Every Foreign Tourist: Indian Daily
An Indian daily has written in an article that Iran is surprisingly different from what the West is trying to introduce to the world as part of its propaganda campaign.
Sky Burial; Ancient Tradition of Iran’s Zoroastrians
Ancient Zoroastrians believed the dead body should be put in particular structures to be feasted upon by birds of prey, because the burial or burning of the corpses would cause water and soil to become dirty, which is forbidden in the ancient religion.
Iran’s Biggest Aquarium Tunnel Opens in Anzali Port
The largest aquarium tunnel of Iran has been opened in the port city of Anzali in Gilan province, northern Iran.
Makhunik Village; The Mysterious Land of Lilliputians
Makhunik, also known as the land of Lilliputians, is a unique village in eastern Iran which dates back to hundreds of years ago.
Tehran’s Attractions in Photos: Post Museum
The Post and Telegraph (Communications) Museum of Iran was first opened in 1933 on the southern side of Imam Khomeini Square in central Tehran inspired by European specialized museums.
Tabriz; Must-See Capital of Islamic Tourism in 2018
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan, is one of the country’s megacities with outstanding tourist attractions which helped it become the tourism capital of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2018.
Spanish Tourists Getting More Interested in Visiting Iran: Official
An official with Spain’s Tourism Ministry says the number of Spanish tourists visiting Iran has hit 10,000 each year, adding the Spaniards rank third after the Germans and French in visiting the Islamic Republic.
Lari House in Yazd: A Luxury Residence for Qajar Aristocrats
The Lari House in Iran’s central city of Yazd has a unique desert architecture that makes it a truly exceptional place to visit.
Tabriz Home to World’s Biggest Roofed Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz is known as the largest roofed Bazaar in the world and the oldest one in the Middle East.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sarash Village
Sarash is a gorgeous village in Layl, a mountainous rural district at the centre of Lahijan County in the northern Iranian province of Gilan.
Tehran Jurassic Park: Dinosaurs in Capital
Unlike other parks, you cannot walk leisurely in Tehran’s Jurassic Park and take a rest for a while in a corner because everything here is different and exciting.
Khanat Caravanserai; Fabulous Historic Site in Tehran
The Khanat caravanserai is one of the oldest monuments in the Iranian capital, Tehran, dating back to the Qajar era.
Fandoqloo Forest: Scenic Beauty in Northwestern Iran
The Fandoqloo forest which lies next to vast mayweed fields is one of the most beautiful jungles and tourist attractions of Iran.
Coppersmiths’ Business Still Booming in Iran’s Yazd
The Coppersmiths’ Bazaar in the city of Yazd in central Iran has remained the hub of copperware trade and services after half a dozen centuries.
Iran, Austria Seal Deal to Restore Persepolis Ancient Complex
Austria has signed a preliminary agreement with Iran to fund the renovation of the ancient Iranian monument Persepolis in Fars province.
Iranshahr Market; A Bazaar Well-Known for High-Quality Fabrics
The market of Iranshahr, a city in Sistan and Baluchestan Provonce, is a hot tourist attraction in south-eastern Iran.
Iran’s Northern Beaches Hosting Thousands of Visitors in Summer
As the weather is getting warmer in Iran, people from across the country are travelling to the coasts of Caspian Sea in the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran to enjoy the beautiful beaches of this region.
Iranian Police Forces in Russia to Help Team Melli’s Fans
Iran has sent a number of police officers to Russia to help the Iranian football fans and cooperate with Russian security forces in establishing security and order during the FIFA World Cup 2018, a security official said.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Larzaneh Village
Larzaneh is a picturesque village in mountainous areas of Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shekardasht Summer Pastures
Shekardasht is one of the most beautiful and unique parts of Talesh County in Iran’s Northern Gilan Province. With its humid and cool mountainous climate, it is considered as one of the best summer highland pastures for livestock.
World’s Largest Mosaic Carpet Catching Eyes in Iran’s Tabriz
The world's largest and most beautiful mosaic carpet has turned into a major tourist attraction in the Iranian city of Tabriz, the tourism capital of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2018.
Iranian Women Front-Runners in Handicrafts Industry
Iranian women involved in the handicrafts industry preserve traditional arts while making a living from the traditional activity.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Poppy Flower Plains
Poppy Flower or Mourning Tulip is a red plant that grows by itself and has four petals. In Iran, these flowers are mostly found near the Caspian Sea, as well as Azarbaijan, Hamadan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Khuzestan, Kerman and Fars provinces.