Tourist Attractions in Iran
A collection of reports and photos of Iran’s tourist attractions
Photo report: Discovering scenic beauty of Zaras village, southern IranÂ
Nestled in Khuzestan province, Zaras tourist village emerges as a captivating gem, enchanting visitors with its picturesque landscapes during the blossoming spring season.
Tehran’s Milad tower hosts Nowruz holidaymakers
The Iranian capital Tehran’s landmark Milad Tower, or arguably the second landmark after the Azadi tower, welcomes visitors from the capital and other parts of the country during Nowruz holidays.
Iran’s natural wonder: Mud volcano in north
Naftalijeh mud volcano is one of the natural places of Golestan province, which is located in Gomishan city in the east of the Caspian.
Bandar-e Torkman, Nowruz holidays destination in Iran’s north
The Iranian port city of Bandar-e Torkman, which is known as one of the most important ports in the country’s north, hosts tourists during the Nowruz holidays.
Naqsh-e Jahan in Iran’s Isfahan charms Nowruz tourists
Isfahan is one of the most visited and frequently cited historical cities in central Iran that captives tourists throughout the year, especially during the 13-day holidays of the Persian New Year, Nowruz.
Cheshmeh Kileh bridge in Iran’s Tonekabon, a tourist spot for Nowruz
The Cheshmeh Kileh historical bridge in Iran’s northern Tonekabon city is a valuable cultural heritage asset.
Revival of lake Urmia welcomes tourists as water levels reach new highs
In a significant turn of events, Lake Urmia, a once-depleted natural wonder in Iran, is making a remarkable comeback, attracting tourists with its improved conditions. Recent measures implemented in the catchment area and satellite wetlands, coupled with favorable rainfall, have led to a substantial rise in the lake's water levels.
Iran tourism: Tarikdareh, smallest but spectacular ski slope
The Tarikdareh ski slope is the closest piste to the center of the city of Hamedan in western Iran.
Iran tourism: Naneh Massoumeh Alley in Iran’s Bushehr shows off appealing paintings
Naneh Massoumeh, Persian for Grandma Massoumeh, is the name of an alley in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, along Persian Gulf, which stands out because of its colorful paintings on the walls.
Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism underway
The 17th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries has opened, bringing together representatives from the tourism industry from 11 countries, namely Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.
Iranians enjoy skiing in Abali resort
The Abali ski slope located in Damavand city, near the Iranian capital Tehran, is open to skiers after several days of snowing across the country.
Iran tourism: Chalus Mountains covered in snow
Heavy snow blankets the mountains of Chalus, in Mazandaran Province, after temperatures fell below zero in the northern Iranian province.
Iran tourism: Masuleh looks like work of art after snow
The Iranian city of Masuleh, a renowned tourism destination, now looks like a painting after the recent snow covered the city in northern Gilan Province.
Iran tourism: Khomam Saturday Bazaar shining in Gilan province
In the heart of Gilan province in northern Iran, the Khomam Saturday Bazaar has emerged as a vibrant economic hub, captivating locals and visitors alike.
Dolphin jumps into tourist boat off Hengam Island, southern IranÂ
A video goes viral on social media showing a dolphin jumping into the boat of tourists of Hengam Island in southern Iran.
Iran’s Hamedan designated as Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024
The ancient city of Hamedan in western Iran has been chosen as the Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024.
Daffodil extravaganza unfolds in Iran’s Juibar, Mazandaran Province
Amidst a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues and the fragrant embrace of narcissus flowers, the 6th Daffodil Festival in the northern Iranian city of Juibar burst into life with an electrifying inauguration by Babak Momeni, the head of Mazandaran's agricultural jihad.
Iran tourism: Iran’s Kish Island enjoying clean airÂ
With many cities in the industrial world choking in suffocating air pollution, living in clean air is a luxury many people cannot afford.Â
Iran tourism: Taq-e Bostan in autumn                                                  Â
Taq-e Bostan or Bostan Arch is one of the most valuable historical monuments of in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah, bordering Iraq.
Autumn in Hyrkanian Forests, northern Iran
The forests of northern Iran are among the most beautiful ones in the world, where there are more than 80 species of trees and shrubs.
Iran tourism: Mohtasham Garden’s statues in Rasht, northern Iran
City Park or Mohtasham Garden is the oldest park of the northern Iranian city of Rasht, the capital of Guilan Province. Statues made out of trees and reshaped by artists have been put in the park.
Tehran’s Valiasr Street: A verdant chronicle of transformation
Valiasr Street, hailed as the Middle East's longest and a historic testament in Tehran, traces its origins from an uninhabited expanse to its current bustling grandeur.
Gazou Waterfall, a hard-to-access yet worthy tourist spot in northern IranÂ
In the heart of the millennia-old Hyrcanian forests in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province, a rocky waterfall surrounded by trees has turned the area into a pristine tourist attraction for those who can endure the arduous trek.
Iran tourism: Bisheh waterfall lures tourists from across world
The Bisheh waterfall is one of the natural attractions in the province of Lorestan in western Iran.
Iran’s Kandovan registered in list of best world tourism village
Kandovan, a picturesque village nestled in East Azarbaijan Province, northwestern Iran, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its place on the prestigious list of the world's best tourism villages recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).