Iran is one of the only countries in the world that has four complete seasons. Its north is covered with evergreen forests and a beautiful lake with a moderate climate. Its south leads to the Persian Gulf, with warm and humid climate, beautiful and attractive palm trees; its east untouched and fantastic with a warm desert and flowing sand, with starry nights and the west of this enormous land is a must-see with high mountains in the sky.
Iran is located on the Iranian Plateau in Southwest Asia, which is known as the Middle East. Due to its geographical location, Iran has a great variety of climates, so it is possible to experience any favorite seasons almost every time of the year.For example; In winter, you can ski near Tehran and take a one-hour flight to Kish Island and swim in the warm water of the Persian Gulf.
Mountain
There are two mountain ranges in Iran, Alborz in the north and Zagros in the west. Damavand (5610 m) is the highest peak in the Alborz and Dena (4409 m) in Zagros mountain ranges, due to its unique nature and rare animal species, there are numerous national parks for hiking, camping or climbing.
In these regions, the temperature of the highlands ranges from -5°C to 25°C in summer and -40°C to 10°C in winter. You can also find beautiful nature in the valleys that are suitable for climbing and rafting.
Plains
There are more than 20 different plains in different regions of Iran. And interestingly, you can always find a plain full of flowers in any season. The most beautiful of them are the plain of overturned tulips in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, the Fars Narges plain, the Mughan plain in Ardabil and the great plain of Khuzestan.
desert
There are two main deserts in Iran: “Dasht Desert” in the center and “Lot Desert” in the southeast. These rocky areas, sand dunes and beaches can be seen with their own vegetation and wildlife. Since 2016 the Lut Desert has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is interesting to know that Gundom Briyan in Lut is the hottest place in the world.
Jungle
Most of forests in Iran are located between the Caspian Sea and the Alborz mountain range. Mangrove forests in Qeshm and southern coasts (mangrove trees), Zagros oak forests, Hyrcanian forests (its tigers are mentioned by Shakespeare in Macbeth) and Arasbaran forests are the most important of them.
Sea and lake
The Caspian Sea with beautiful beaches and rare and eye-catching nature is located in the north of Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea are located in the south with sandy, rocky or coral beaches. Boating, diving and fishing are very common in these areas. The beautiful Qeshm island with a unique ecosystem and Kish island with spectacular and attractive coral reefs are the ones that you should not miss.
Cultural routes in Iran
One of the best ways to explore Iran is to follow cultural routes. Besides, you can visit more sites and places while spending less time and money. Therefore, it is important to know the details of cultural routes in Iran and follow them during your trip to Iran
With an area of more than 1.6 square kilometers which is located in several different climate zones, Iran is a vast land for exploration. Therefore, the best thing is to first know its most popular tourist destinations and then plan an organized tour by visiting every nook and cranny of this magnificent and beautiful land.
Tehran, the capital as well as the most populous city, should definitely be included in any travel plan to Iran. Along with historical buildings, world-class museums and exciting entertainment centers, Tehran also has many natural and cultural attractions. After that, you shouldn’t miss visiting Isfahan, known locally as Nasef Jahan (meaning “half of the world”), with its world-renowned outstanding architecture. Yazd, the first city of Iran to be registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, should not be forgotten. The next tourist destination is Shiraz, which along with the architecture mentioned for Isfahan, is a natural wonder located in the heart of a desert. For those who prefer the beauty and silence of a desert, Kerman is where they can have a lot to enjoy.
The south of Iran includes many tourist destinations, including Bandar Abbas with its beautiful beaches and handicrafts. Khuzestan province, where Shush, Shushtar, and Chogha Zanbil. However, if one prefers cold and mountainous weather, there is Kurdistan, Kermanshah and Azerbaijan. To have a Mediterranean climate, travel to the north of Iran and enjoy the beauty of nature, the hospitality of the people and of course the delicious food.
Handicraft destination in Iran
The vast land of Iran is home to many handmade works, which are known as traditional handicrafts. Every region and even city has its own handicrafts, many of which are registered at the national level as intangible heritage. Among others, we can mention Lak Tarshi (a special type of wood carving), cashmere weaving (a type of Iranian handwoven fabric), Toreutics (art of metalwork), Persian carpets and others. The list of cultural heritage and many handicrafts as Iranian national products can be found all over the country, some of which are of the best quality in a particular region or city. Therefore, it is very important to know the destination of handicrafts in Iran so that you can buy the best quality products at the best price. Everything from handicrafts produced by Iranian artists, each city has its own crafts. For example, Yazd is famous for cashmere, Tabriz for hand-woven carpets, Malayer for woodcarving, Sistan and Baluchistan for embroidery, etc