The Iranian government has just added China to the list of countries whose nationals can enter Iran without a visa. Late last year Iran also added Oman to this list.
In a constant bid to increase tourism in Iran, the government announced the visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders last month. The changes are due to come into effect by the end of July.
Continue readingIranian people are all about having fun and a great time, despite what you might hear from the media. They are, in the literal words, the most happy-go-lucky and peripatetic individuals you ever meet in your entire life. Just show them some holidays on the Persian calendar (since it’s a bit different than the western calendar) and they’ll be packing their stuff and on their way to a cozy place with wonderful weather before you can say, Jack Robinson. If you knew Iran, you’d probably think that by a nice place I meant the north of Iran, or what Iranian call “Shomal”, because it’s the wondrous and routine destination for the most people living in the northern half of Iran’s plateau. Despite that, I’m talking about an emerald green piece in the west of the country that is called Kermanshah.
Continue readingThe first tip to make traveling to Iran easier is to catch the drift on how the weather is like. The plateau of Iran is four weather territory with massive blistering deserts in the center, extensive mountains stretching from Northwest to the Southeast almost cutting the country into two halves, the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf in the north and south with a lot of ports and fertile lowlands to the west and southwest. This can be a little confusing for a tourist, because of the blistering weather of Northeast mountainsides of Zagros that makes Tabriz or Tehran’s freezing to the bone cold while the weather in Isfahan is very warm.
Continue readingThey are not just some fantastic places with great historical value and marvelous views or magnificent features. Heritage sites are what we have inherited from our ancestors, through decades and centuries. They are out there to show us how we got here and tell us a bit more about the culture, ideology, governing systems, art, social structure, and craftsmanship of those who lived and died before us. That’s why UNESCO takes serious actions and have strict rules to preserve these unforgettable spots and help the governments in charge to safeguard them, for this generation and the next ones to come. World heritage sites in Iran are no exception in this matter. Iran, as a country born and raised in the cradle of civilization, hosts up to 24 registered world heritage sites and many more in the line to get the recognition and the attention they deserve. you can book all of your services like Iran visa, Iran hotels, Iran domestic flights & buses and… easily through 1stQuest.
Continue readingLive the way locals do and see outside of the big cities at one of Iran’s many ecolodges. Away from the hustle and bustle of tourism hubs, you can start to feel the real energy of Iran.
Ecolodges are an increasingly popular choice for ecologically minded travelers and those who are seeking a genuine cultural experience. Iranian ecolodges are like ecolodges everywhere, a hotel or guesthouse that follows the philosophy and principles of ecotourism.
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