Tourist Attractions in Iran

Mazandaran Named Tourism Capital of ECO Countries in 2022

The northern Iranian province of Mazandaran has been picked as the tourism capital of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) members states in 2022.

Iran Ranks 2nd Worldwide in Terms of Growth in Tourism Sector

Despite the US pressures and sanctions, Iran ranks second in the world when it comes to growth in the tourism sector, the latest data shows.

Ranger Portrays Pristine Nature of Golestan National Park

Mohsen Haddadi, a ranger protecting Golestan National park in northern Iran, has created a photo collection of the beautiful area’s wildlife during a one-year period.

Tourism Industry Earned Iran $12 Billion in Past Year

Iran’s minister of culture, tourism and handicrafts says the country has earned nearly $12 billion through its tourism industry over the past year, but it still needs to further ameliorate this sector.

Paratroopers Jump from Milad Tower

Thirty paratroopers, commandos and Special Forces recently jumped from Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to demonstrate their military skills.

14 Countries Attending Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference has begun its work in the Iranian city of Hamadan, with forty guests from 14 countries attending the weeklong event.

16 Countries to Attend Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference will be held from September 23 to 29 in the Iranian city of Hamadan with the participations of representatives from 16 countries.

UNWTO Recognizes Tehran’s Abbasabad as Int’l Tourism Hub

The Abbasabad Tourism Complex in northern Tehran has been registered by the World Tourism Organisation as a major tourism hub.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Zrebar Lake

Called the jewel of tourism industry in western Iran, the freshwater wetland of Zrebar (also known as Zaribat and Zirewar) is located in Kurdistan province in Western Iran.

Iranian, Chinese Geoparks Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Qeshm Global Geopark in southern Iran and the Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark in the City of Dunhuang in China’s Gansu Province have signed a sisterhood and cooperation agreement.

Tourists Flock to Yazd to Attend Muharram Mourning Ritual

The Shiite mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across Yazd, a historic city in central Iran that has been already inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Qaroon Wetland

Azgan wetland, also known as Qaroon wetland, is located in the foothills of Periz mountain in Lorestan province, west of Iran.

Iran: The Land of Curious Villages

There are many villages in Iran which are known for being unusual in some ways.

Zonuzaq Village: An Architectural Marvel in Iran

The Zonuzaq village in Iran boasts a unique architecture as the yard of a house above serves as the roof of the house below.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Marun Dam

Marun is an embankment dam on Marun river, 15 kilometres to the north of Behbahan in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kharaqan Twin Towers

The historical twin towers of Kharaqan are located one kilometre away from Hessar village in Avaj county, Qazvin province.

Iran Says Its Tourism Industry Booming Despite US Bans

Iran’s top tourism official says the country will soon be hosting some 20 million tourists despite the US’ “maximum pressure” policy which tries to discourage foreigners from visiting Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Colourful Houses of Qazvin

About 3,200 square metres of walls in Navab street on the banks of Navab river in Qazvin have been painted on the occasion of Qazvin cultural week.

Iran Drawing More Tourists Despite US Sanctions

The number of foreign tourists visiting the country over a span of four months in the current year has risen by 50 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, Iranian officials say.

Man Turns into Attraction after Selling Cold Drinks for 30 Years!

Ali Delfi, or better known as Ali Tagari, is an Iranian man who has won fame in Iran for selling cold drinks for more than three decades.

Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Villagers, Nomads’ Capabilities

The forth Exhibition of Iranian Villagers and Nomads’ Capabilities is currently underway at Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

Sky-Gazers Enjoy Perseids Meteor Shower in Southwestern Iran

The Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that happens in mid-August, stunning sky-gazers across the world.

Buffalos Beat Summer Heat by Bathing in Steel Lagoon

As the level of water has decreased in the Steel Lagoon near the northern Iranian city of Astara, domestic cattle and water buffalos that live beside the region’s swamps and rivers find the lake suitable for bathing.

Lake Urmia in Photos: From Gradual Death to Revival

A photographer has taken magnificent photos of Lake Urmia in north-western Iran over a span of five years.

Iranian Artist Carves Statues on Dried Trees

A skilled sculptor creates works of art with dried wood as he believes turning the trees that have been dried into sculptures can be a unique environmental recycling move.

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