Friday, April 19, 2024

Tourism

German Couple Takes Cycling Trip to Iran

A German couple has cycled to Iran to get closely familiar with the Iranian culture and tourist sites.

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Beauty of Iranian Horses Attracting Tourists

Various breeds of horses in Iran, including Caspian, Turkmen, Arabian, and Kurdish ones, have the best potential to attract tourists from around the world to the country.

Archaeologists Find Traces of Neanderthals in Western Iran

Recent discoveries of ancient stoneware in western Iran reveal that Neanderthals had advanced into western Iran during Paleolithic era, says an Iranian archaeologist.

Iran’s Khorasan Razavi; Cradle of Rich Literary Heritage

A senior Iranian official says the literary heritage of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, due to its richness and diversity during the past centuries, is a real treasure that could result in high regard for Iran.

135-Million-Year-Old Cave; A Newly-Discovered Attraction in Iran

A cave belonging to 135 million years ago, which was discovered less than ten years ago in southwestern Iran, has turned into a popular tourist attraction.

Russian Tourists to Visit Iran’s Kish Island by Direct Flights

A tourism activist says the direct and weekly flights between Moscow and Iran’s Kish Island would encourage Russian tourists to come to Iran.

Persian Qanat Amazing but Less-Known Attraction: Italian Tourist

An Italian tourist says Persian Qanats are amazing attractions, but unfortunately are not much known to the world despite being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Iran Holds Special Tour of Mourning Ceremonies for Foreigners

Tour operators in the city of Yazd have organized a special tour of mourning ceremonies held in this city during the Islamic month of Muharram, when Shiite Muslims mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Eruption of Gold-Like Sands

A sandy hill known as Rig Zargaran, located 10 kilometres from the city Sib-o-Soran city in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province, erupts yellow gold-like sands.

Tomb of Sheikh Zahed Gilani; Historic Monument among Tea Fields

Near the city of Lahijan in northern Iran, and on the slopes of the mountains and among the green tea fields, there is a spectacular monument belonging to a Sufi named Sheikh Tadj’ad-Dīn Ebraheem, who is known as Sheikh Zahed Gilani.

‘Iran’s Rank Higher than Russia, Turkey in Tourism Security’

An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic ranks higher than Russia and Turkey in terms of security for tourists.

“Iran’s Name Should Bring Nice Concepts to Mind”

An Iranian website has, in an opinion piece, stressed the necessity of drawing up plans to make the name “Iran” bring nice and positive concepts to mind. 

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Enchanting Rudkhan Castle

The historic Rudkhan Castle in northern Iranian province of Gilan enchants every visitor with its magnificent structure and breathtaking nature.

Isfahan Selected as Member of Creative Cities Network

The historical city of Isfahan in central Iran is the country’s first city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) by virtue of its crafts and arts.

Iran Has Long Way to Go to Become Top Tourist Destination

The Islamic Republic of Iran could count on tourism more than its oil revenues. However, while the country is among the world’s most attractive countries, its share of world tourism revenue is only half a percent.

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace; Recreation Centre of Iranian Kings

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace in northern Tehran is one of the most luxurious palaces of the Qajar dynasty which was built at the time of Nassereddin Shah Qajar.

Iran’s Hamadan to Host World Tourism Organization 2018 GA

The general assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization in 2018 will be held in the Iranian city of Hamadan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Indian lotus in Anzali Lagoon

Anzali Lagoon in Iran’s northern port city of Bandar Anzali annually attracts thousands of tourists visiting its beautiful Indian lotus flowers in summer.

Iran’s Tourism Chief in China to Attend WTO Meeting

Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan has travelled to China to attend the 22nd General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization.

Old Bathhouse in Central Iran Turned into Anthropology Museum

The cultural heritage organization of Isfahan province has turned an old bathhouse, dating back to the 16th century, into an anthropology museum.

Cold, Hot Springs at Heart of Iran’s Eastern Desert

Kal Sardar Canyon in the eastern Iranian province of South Khorasan in the heart of desert is among the country’s astonishing natural tourist attractions and home to an exceptional phenomenon where one can experience a 10-degree difference in water temperature in the same river basin.

Serbia Agrees to Cancel Visa Regime for Iranian Citizens

The Serbian government has agreed to promote bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran with the abolition of visa requirements for Iranian citizens.

Iran’s Private Sector to Open Hospital for Medical Tourists

The largest private hospital in western Iran is set to open by March 2018 with the aim of offering health services to Iranian and foreign medical tourists.

Hendijan Beach, Pearl of Persian Gulf

The port city of Hendijan in southern Iran, a historical town which dates back to 3,000 years ago, is known as the pearl of the Persian Gulf thanks to its beautiful beach.

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