Tourism News
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Esfahak Village in northeastern Iran recognized as top tourism destination by UNWTO
Birjand, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the global recognition of the village of Esfahak in South Khorasan’s Tabas County as one of the World Tourism Organization’s top tourism villages for 2024.
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Iran tourist attractions displayed in Kazakhstan
Tehran, IRNA – Some books and handicrafts that introduce Iranian tourist attractions were put on display in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
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Behesht Baran Waterfall in Iran
Behesht Baran (Rain Paradise) or Baranak Waterfall is located near Gorgan in northern Iran. This waterfall is situated in the forest. The continuous falling of water in the form of small and large drops has given this waterfall the name “Rain Paradise.”
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‘Iranian tourists keen on visiting Russian cultural heritage’
Moscow, IRNA — Iranian tourists are interested in visiting the cultural heritage in Russia, the head of the International Cooperation Division at Moscow City Tourism Committee Bulat Nurmukhanov says.
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In the heart of the night
When the city lights are off, the night sky becomes a unique tableau. The stars shine like diamonds in the darkness and fascinate every eye. The night sky is a golden, star-filled curtain that spreads over the earth every night. With millions of bright stars, this celestial curtain not only bedazzles the eyes but also pushes the mind to the depths of space and the mysteries of the universe
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Iran’s Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar sign ‘sisterhood’ MoU
Moscow, IRNA - The Iranian resort Persian Gulf island of Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar lying along the Kuban River have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establishing sister- city relationships in a ceremony hosted by the Russian side.
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Chitabe Strait
The Strait of Chitabe (also called Chitaveh), which originates from Kabgian River, is located near the Village of Per-Eshkaft, 76 km of Yasouj, western Iran. Kabgian River, passing through Per-Eshkaft Village, reaches the Chitave Strait and finally flows into Karun River. Chitave Strait is surrounded by high mountains and forests, with the lower parts of its river serving as a suitable place for people to swim.
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Shoush Qoum desert in northwestern Iran
Shoush Qoum is a pristine six-hectare desert located 80 km east of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran. Created by fast winds, the desert is a terra incognita surrounded by mountains.
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August 8, Zanjan Day in Iran
August 8th, the birthday of Shihab ad-Din Sohrevardi, is celebrated as Zanjan Day. Zanjan boasts numerous eye-catching historical monuments. Additionally, its pristine nature and charming villages attract tourists throughout the year. Sohrevardi (1154–1191) was a Persian philosopher and the founder of the Iranian school of Illuminationism, a significant school in Islamic philosophy.
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Visit of foreign tourists to Iran up by more than 50%: Minister
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezatollah Zarghami, has announced a 50.8% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in the past Iranian calendar year ending on March 19, compared with the previous year.
