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.
Number of Iraqi Tourists Visiting Iran Sharply Rising
The number of Iraqi tourists visiting Iran has multiplied in recent months following a drop in the value of the Iranian national currency.
Bike-Riding French Tourists Once Again in Iran after 46 Years
Dozens of French tourists have set off on a trip from Paris to Iran on motorcycles destined for the ancient city of Isfahan.
Varzaneh Desert; Amazing Site for Camping, Stargazing
Khara or Varzaneh Desert is located 100 km east of Isfahan in central Iran near the city of Varzaneh.
Iran Working on Plan to Stop Stamping Tourists’ Passports
Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) has proposed a plan based on which the passports of foreign travellers visiting Iran will not be stamped, so that they would be encouraged to visit the country.
Fabulous Village of Masuleh Hosts Parkour Contest
Parkour practitioners recently gathered in the unique village of Masuleh in Iran’s Gilan province to take part in a fierce competition.
Maku Free Trade Zone; A Gem in Iran’s Azarbaijan
The Maku Free Trade Zone in northwestern Iran, with an area of over 500,000 hectares, is a large free trade and economic zone with huge a number of visitors.
Stargazers in Iran Stunned by Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaked on Sunday night across the world, dazzled a huge number of Iranian skygazers who flocked to desert and mountainous areas to watch the beautiful astronomical event.
Children Using Naqsh-e Jahan Square as Swimming Pool in Hot Summer
Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan province, central Iran, annually turns into a water playground for children and young adults as the temperatures rise in summer.
Ancient Castle in Western Iran Boasts Fabulous Architecture
The Mirgholam Hashemi castle is one of the ancient castles located in western Iran, dating back to more than a century ago.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Museum of Rural Cultural Heritage
The Rural Heritage Museum in northern Iranian Gilan province is the country's only open-air museum set up to preserve rural culture and architecture.
Laton Waterfall; Highest of Its Kind in Iran
Laton waterfall, located in Gilan province in north of the country, is the tallest waterfall of Iran measuring 105 metres in height.
Sabz-Pushan Spring in Southern Iran; Body of Water for All Seasons
A well-known recreational place in Hormozgan province in southern Iran is the Sabz-Pushan spring in Hajjiabad, which lies next to the village of Barghani.
Iranian Woman Tourist Travels across World on Motorbike
The first Iranian woman tourist travelling on a motorcycle has entered Iran on the last leg of her globe-trotting adventure, which started two years ago.
Joy of Bathing in Qajar Kings’ Summer Resort
Cheshmeh Ali (Ali Fountain) is a summer resort located 35 kilometres north of Damghan in Semnan Province, central Iran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island
Residents in southern Iran believe that the Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island has been named after the falling of a star centuries ago.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Anzali Lagoon
Anzali Lagoon, located in Gilan province in northern Iran, is one of the most interesting and largest natural habitats in the country.
Online Campaign Trying to Let Tourists Know “Sistan & Baluchestan Is Safe”
Mobin Baluch is a young man from Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, who for many years has devoted himself to the development of tourism in his underdeveloped province and has invited many travellers to his mother land.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Historic House of Zinatolmolk
Zinatolmolk or Zintalolmoluk House is one of the famous buildings of Qajar period, which was built around 1290 AH in Shiraz by Ali Mohammad Khan Qavamolmolk II and completed in 1302 AH.
Festival of Local Games Held in Northern Iran
The 17th edition of a festival of local games was recently held in Javaher Dasht village in Gilan province, northern Iran.
Kani Grawan Spring; Amazing Site for Relaxation
Kani Grawan is a wonderful spring located in mountainous areas near Sardasht in Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province. Thanks to the salt and minerals existing in its water, it has a colourful and beautiful bedding that is suitable for treatment of pains and relaxation.
Moon Eclipse Catches Eyes in Mount Damavand
Iran’s Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia, is a perfect place to watch the lunar eclipse, the most recent case of which happened on Friday night.
Tehran’s Parvaneh Bazaar: A Heaven for Antiques Lovers
There is a fabulous weekly bazaar in Tehran for antiques, textiles, wood crafts and a wide range of other traditional and handicraft items, which are likely to have something to pique everyone’s interests.
Historic Cannonball Found in Iran’s Isfahan
A 100-year-old cannonball has been discovered at the Chehel Sotoun Palace in the city of Isfahan, central Iran, an Iranian official announced.
Persian Architecture in Photos: House of Ayatollah Modarres
The house of Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres, a prominent Iranian lawmaker in early 20th century, is a historical building in central Tehran which has been rebuilt into a house museum.
Sky-Watchers in Iran Amazed by Longest Lunar Eclipse of Century
Iranian sky-watchers on Friday night enjoyed watching the century’s longest lunar eclipse, in which the moon was partly or fully in Earth’s shadow.
