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.
Tehran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Dabir ol-Molk House
Dabir ol-Molk House is one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Tehran, the capital of Iran, which belongs to the Qajar era.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Lake Zrebar in Zagros Mountains
Zrebar Lake also known as Zeribar or Zrewar is a quiet and beautiful lake in western Iran. With its 3,000-acre area and special geographical location, the lake is home to various species of aquatics and birds.
Iran Holds Camel Riding Tournament
The eighth round of national camel riding championship was recently held in Varzaneh desert in Isfahan, central Iran.
Khusf; Pre-Islamic Iranian City Immune to Earthquake
The city of Khusf, located 36 km west of the capital of South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran, is one of the oldest cities of the province.
Iran’s Lovely Beaches in Photos
Iran has the Caspian Sea on its northern boundaries and the Persian Gulf on its southern boundaries, and each of these coastlines has its own beauties.
Kalat: Ancient, Scenic Iranian City with Royal History
Kalat is a beautiful city in the heart of mountains in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi.
Rageh Canyon; Paradise at Heart of Desert
Rageh Valley is one of the unique natural phenomena of the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman Province, southern Iran, and also one of the most famous tourist attractions of the province.
Iran Limits Foreign Currency Allocated to Those Travelling Abroad
As part of its plans to control the ongoing crisis in the country’s forex market, the Iranian government has restricted the amount of foreign currency allocated to Iranian tourists travelling abroad.
Zarch; Longest Qanat of Iran, World
The longest Qanat in Iran and the world is the Qanat of Zarch which is located in Central Yazd province.
Nehchir Citadel; Historical Structure in Heart of Iran
Nehchir Citadel is a historical building located near the city of Mobarakeh in Isfahan Province, central Iran. The magnificent structure dates back to the Safavid era, and has been restored during the Qajar period.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Amir Nezam Garousi Mansion
The mansion of Amir Nezam Garousi is one of the most attractive historical buildings in the city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Wonderful Nature of Shirz Canyon
Shirz Canyon is an amazing valley at the heart of Kuhdasht County in Lorestan province, Western Iran.
Iran’s Zayanderud River Refreshed by Spring Rainfall
The recent rainfall in the Iranian city of Isfahan has refreshed the dried-out river of Zayanderud, an iconic part of the historical city.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kacha Village
Kacha is a village in Sangar District in Gilan province, northern Iran. The village is located 20 km from the city of Rasht in the Saravan country and most of its people are farmers talking in Taleshi language.
Sarbaz; The Little India Inside Iran
If you are interested in traveling to India, but you do not have enough money or time, you can travel to city of Sarbaz in Sistan and Baluchestan province, south-eastern Iran.
Tehran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Museum of War
The historic House of Teymourtash, which is now open to visitors as the Museum of War, dates back to the late Qajar period, and has been registered on the National Heritage List in 2004.
American Girl Visits Iran’s Kish Island as Part of Guinness Record Attempt
An American tourist, who is attempting to break the Guinness World Records for fastest and youngest person to visit every country around the world, has visited Iran’s Kish Island as her latest destination.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Upside-Down Tulips in Western Iran
Upside-down tulip is a special type of fritillaries mainly found in the Zagros Mountain range in western and southern Iran.
Iran President Inaugurates Tabriz 2018 Tourism Event
Tabriz 2018, the most important tourism event in Iran this year, was officially inaugurated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a ceremony in the northwestern city on Wednesday.
Iran to Build Passenger Vessels to Boost Marine Tourism
The Islamic Republic of Iran is to produce different types of passenger vessels to further develop marine tourism in its northern and southern bodies of water.
Iranian Villager Turns His House into Popular Hotel Museum
A construction worker from a village in Iran’s Semnan Province hosts tourists from all over the country at his local home which he himself has turned into a hotel museum.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Scenic Village of Filband
Filband, a village near the northern Iranian city of Babol in Mazandaran Province, is famous for its skies which are full of interconnected cumulus clouds, especially in springtime.
Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Qajar Era Artworks
An exhibition of various works by prominent Iranian artists during the Qajar era has opened in Malek National Museum in capital Tehran.
Qeshm Island Named as Centre for Development of Global Geoparks by UNESCO
The United Nations’ Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) is to officially name Iran’s Qeshm Island as a reference for other countries on the development of geoparks.
Kerman Province; Popular Destination at Heart of Iranian Deserts
Kerman, the largest province in Iran with an ancient history, is home to numerous world heritage sites which annually attract millions of visitors.