Shiraz Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

First trip to Persia - The Pink Mosque

To be honest, I generally don't make detailed plans before I go out to travel, I like the randomness and spontaneity of seeing whatever scenery God gives me; when I go abroad with a group, I never read the group notice, I only grasp the information of the round-trip ticket, I leave everything to the creator. This way I can always open my eyes like a child, to be amazed, to smile alone in my heart, all these are unexpected surprises. The day before I was shocked by the green mosque, the group members told me that the pink mosque tomorrow is also good looking. The first ray of sunlight came in, we were the first wave of visitors to arrive, we can take pictures freely. It's really beautiful, it's indescribable. The real name of the Pink Mosque is Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, located in the ancient city of Shiraz. It was built in the 19th century during the Qajar dynasty and took 12 years to carve. A large amount of pink glazed color is used for decoration inside and outside the building, the sunlight passes through the colored glazed bricks, reflecting the colorful light like a dream. The floor is covered with exquisite Persian carpets, the sunlight shines directly on the carpet, the color and lines are perfectly combined, like a kaleidoscope. Indulged in the colorful inside, I didn't know that the outside was also unique, the design was exquisite, small and exquisite, very cute.

The most beautiful mosque

In Shiraz, this is the most beautiful mosque known as the Pink Mosque. Its stained glass window with the morning sun shining in makes it the most instagramer mosque. Be prepare to get up early and head over there to get the most pretty pic.

The Pink Mosque of Shiraz, the romantic city of Iran.

The Masjid-i-Masumeh is located in the ancient city of Shiraz, Iran, and is known as the most beautiful mosque in the city. The mosque uses a large amount of colored glass and pink tiles inside, hence it is called the Pink Mosque. The visual stimulation of the Pink Mosque, with its pink tiles, colorful glass, and vibrant carpets, is unparalleled among mosques around the world. The interior of the Mosque of Mokha is decorated with a large amount of pink ceramic tiles. In addition to the typical features of traditional mosque architecture, it also has a very rare large colored stained glass window (more commonly seen in European churches). The filtered sunlight through the stained glass window, combined with the indoor colored ceramic tiles and Persian carpets, creates a dreamlike and magnificent light and shadow inside. Attraction name: Mosque of Makkah Attraction location: Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran. Transportation: Take the subway or rent a car for self-driving. Notes The scenic spot is relatively remote and not easily accessible by public transportation. The only way to get there is by driving, so it is more convenient to travel by car. Renting a car for self-driving is not expensive, especially if traveling with multiple people, the cost can be split evenly and it is more cost-effective. Plus, it's more comfortable to travel this way.

The Pink Mosque of Shiraz, the romantic city of Iran.

The Masjid-i-Masumeh is located in the ancient city of Shiraz, Iran, and is known as the most beautiful mosque in the city. The mosque uses a large amount of colored glass and pink tiles inside, hence it is called the Pink Mosque. The visual stimulation of the Pink Mosque, with its pink tiles, colorful glass, and vibrant carpets, is unparalleled among mosques around the world. The interior of the Mosque of Mokha is decorated with a large amount of pink ceramic tiles. In addition to the typical features of traditional mosque architecture, it also has a very rare large colored stained glass window (more commonly seen in European churches). The filtered sunlight through the stained glass window, combined with the indoor colored ceramic tiles and Persian carpets, creates a dreamlike and magnificent light and shadow inside. Attraction name: Mosque of Makkah Attraction location: Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran. Transportation: Take the subway or rent a car for self-driving. Notes The scenic spot is relatively remote and not easily accessible by public transportation. The only way to get there is by driving, so it is more convenient to travel by car. Renting a car for self-driving is not expensive, especially if traveling with multiple people, the cost can be split evenly and it is more cost-effective. Plus, it's more comfortable to travel this way.

Iran Trip

On April 26, 2023 at 11:00 Iran time, the "Expert-led Exploration of the Wonders of the Persian Empire in Iran" team arrived at their first stop, Persepolis, after a two-hour drive from Shiraz this morning. Yu Su introduced that this was the second capital of the Persian Achaemenid dynasty, located in a basin in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. It was built during the reign of Darius the Great (ruled from 522 BC to 486 BC), and its ruins were discovered near Takht-e Jamshid, 52 kilometers northeast of Shiraz. The city is situated to the east of a mountain and is surrounded by walls on the other three sides. The main remains include the audience hall of King Darius and the Hundred Column Palace.

The pink lake of Iran or mars?

Maharloo Lake is located in the highland of Shiraz, Iran. It is dark pink in colour due to the red tides underneath, hence lovingly called the Pink Lake. It is a seasonal salt lake with the size approx 25000 hectres. Undoubtedly the most amazing and strangest sight I have ever seen and honestly ,it made me nervous. We took a flight with Paramotor that made it possible for us to the the lake from high above. Drive or hire a taxi to get there as it is not accessible to public transportation. Get the taxi to wait up whilst you do the touristy stuff and selfies. There is no other activity than taking pictures, walk on salt, paragliding, picnic and a little hike along the lake. There were flamingos! A lot of them too. I can't fully describe how i feel about this place, yes it was pretty, 100%..but it was also so very strange. Almost feel like you are in some sci-fi film. It reminded me of Vormir (avengers, where the soul stone was (found). It is insanely beautiful and scary at the same time. No restaurants of here just enjoy the beautiful lake, hold some salt and take lots of pictures! This is nature showing off. #hiking #nationalpark #awesomepic #couplestrip #pinklake #iran #scenic

Persepolis, beauty in ruins, beauty in awe.

Persepolis was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire, destroyed during Alexander the Great's eastern campaign. For thousands of years, the ruins have stood on the Iranian plateau. Standing in front of this world cultural heritage site, it is inevitable to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Iranian ancient civilization ruins - Persepolis

Located in the south of Iran, Persepolis was the capital of ancient Persia in the 6th century BC. After thousands of years, many relics and remains have weathered away with time, leaving behind a thick book without words for future generations to touch and interpret.

999 places I want to go~ Tomb of Shah Cheragh in Iran

The Tomb of Lamp King is the burial place of two sons of the seventh Shia Imam Kadhim (buried in Baghdad), Ahmad and Muhammad, who fled here to escape the pursuit of the Abbasid dynasty around 900 AD and were eventually caught and Murdered. At first, there were only tombs here. Later, a local Aya Tula passed by and found light coming out of a cave. After excavation, the tomb was named "Lamp King". A magnificent mosque and theological college were built on the original site. The building was first constructed in the 12th century and was designed in its current form in the 14th century. From the ceiling to the walls inside the tomb, millions of mirror fragments, stained glass, and crystal chandeliers are decorated. When the sunlight shines in, it reflects in all directions, creating a gorgeous and dreamy visual effect, making people feel like they have stepped into a kaleidoscope. Shah Cheragh means "King of Light". There are some theories about why it is called the "King of Light". Some people believe that before the reign of Amir Adud Al-Dawla, no one knew where Ahamed-Ebne-Musa was buried. There were some houses around. An old woman lived there. She saw the lights on every Thursday night. It shone until sunrise. After a while, she thought that it might be the tomb of a divine hero. She decided to inform Amir Adud Al-Dawla. The Amir believed her and decided to go there on the first Thursday. The king went to the old woman's house and asked her to inform him as soon as she saw the light. Soon, the old woman saw the light and exclaimed three times, "King! Light!" The king saw the dawn and sent someone to investigate who was buried there.

The tomb of the King of Light, the famous religious pilgrimage site in Iran. The Tomb of the Illuminated King of Iran is the tomb of Ahmad, the brother of Imam Reza, the Prophet of Islam in 835 AD. It was built in the 12th century and is a famous pilgrimage site for Iranian religion, but it also allows non-Islamists to enter under the guidance of a guide. Visiting some of the venues, the interior is exquisite and jaw-dropping, and the beauty of Iran is also vividly displayed here. The Tomb of the King of Light is located in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz and can choose to fly from Iran. The Shiraz city is not big, the famous Pink Mosque is about ten minutes walk from the Tomb of the King of Light, and you can consider playing together. Guangming King's Tomb has a special foreign tourist office. Non-Islamic people need to visit it under their leadership. They can't visit the site at will, and the tour service is free, and there is a free tour guide. Tips: Visitors are not allowed to enter the tour at will, backpacks, etc. must be registered, no camera is allowed, but the phone is allowed to shoot. No tickets are required, and women are provided with robes for free.

Shiraz is known as the "City of Roses and Nightingales", and the Tomb of the Light King is a must-see attraction. In 835 AD, one of the 17 brothers of Imam Reza was killed by the caliphate king here, and the remains were buried here. It is now the tomb of the noble lamp king and the shrine of the Shiite Muslims. The lighting king's tomb is open 24 hours, but if visitors want to visit, they need to be accompanied by a special person. Women also wear chador. When a Muslim woman enters the mosque, she wears a black coat to cover the face and hands. Nowhere else, even the hair can't be exposed. Although accompanied by a special person, tourists who are not Muslims can not enter the main hall and can only visit in the yard, but even so, the marble columns, the domes and walls that are piled up with countless glass mirrors, the beautiful Persian carpets on the ground It is also amazing enough.

It is in the afternoon to visit the tomb of the King of Light, and it is free to visit the door, but a local tour guide is needed to explain the tourists. As a non-Muslim visitor, it is also not allowed to enter the main hall of the Mausoleum of the Tomb. It can only be watched outside the door. The mosque is really a cool place for Iran in the summer. Muslims come here to finish the prayer. Many people sit in the temple to think about life, and many of them lie down and sleep directly. Still comfortable. When adults sleep, the children chase after the fight. Many people say that the mosque in Iran is a daytime scene and a night scene. During the day, you can see the magnificent architecture and colorful patterns in the sun, and enjoy another landscape illuminated by the lights at night. After the day's explanation tour, we ran again in the evening. It is already 10 o'clock in the evening, and many Muslims are visiting the shrine.

one of the most beautiful gardens in Iran where you can see ancient buildings and lots of flowers with amazing designs. There are some stalls to get delicious traditional foods and sweets. It is amazing for taking pictures and having a leisurely walk.

Day1 Shiraz Grand Bazaar / Karim Khan Castle / Lamp King's Tomb Shiraz's Grand Bazaar Dehran is a lot of shopping, there are many Persian blankets. day2 Pink Mosque / Quran Gate / Persepolis / Paradise Garden Although the Raiders wrote that the Pink Mosque opened at 8 o'clock, actually opened at 7 o'clock in the morning, must go early to shoot In the early morning, the first ray of sunshine shines through the stained glass. After 8 o'clock, there will be a lot of people.

Paradise Garden is very famous in Iran. The scenic paradise garden is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Of course, it is not a World Cultural Heritage. It does not care for Shiraz locals. It is just a gimmick to attract foreign tourists. . Paradise Garden is the most popular attraction in Iran. Even if Paradise Garden collects 200,000 rials for locals, it is still difficult to stop their enthusiasm. Paradise Garden has a history of more than 900 years. The great poet Hafiz once mentioned this in many poems. In 1749-1793, the rulers of the Zand Dynasty dynasty lived here. Until 1963, Shiraz University took over the garden from the local government. In 2008, it became a listed plant research center. In the paradise garden, there are hordes of local families, couples and a variety of good friends. The tickets for 200,000 riyals per person are not cheap for the local consumption of Shiraz, so Iranians can also be seen. A favorite of the Persian gardens. Persian Garden is surrounded by local local living areas. The mansions are very beautiful. The environment here is very beautiful. The ancient trees are beautiful and the scenery is better than the interior of the paradise garden. It is very enjoyable to walk.

Pasargadae, Iran | World Heritage Site of Cyrus the Great's Tomb

| World Heritage Site of Cyrus the Great's Tomb.✨ This is Pasargadae, Iran. Here lies the founder of the Persian Empire—Cyrus the Great, whose life was the epitome of a legendary saga. 🎈The solitary tomb of Cyrus the Great stands proudly in the boundless wilderness, as if to provide the last testament to the glory of a brave and skilled warrior. For 2500 years, despite conquests by Alexander the Great and the Mongol cavalry, who destroyed the buildings on this land, only the tomb of Cyrus the Great has been preserved. Perhaps this is the result of a mutual respect among heroes. 🎭Much like the legends surrounding many Chinese emperors, dreams played a significant role in their narratives. Cyrus the Great's maternal grandfather was Astyages, the dominant king of the Median Empire in the Middle East. He dreamt that his daughter's belly was covered with grapevines that entwined around the whole of Asia, interpreting it as a sign that his grandson would threaten his throne. Therefore, upon the child's birth, he ordered his guard Harpagus to dispose of the infant. 🔊However, Harpagus couldn't bear to do it and handed the child over to a shepherd to carry out the deed. The shepherd then raised the child, and ultimately, Harpagus helped him ascend to the throne. ⚔Later on, Cyrus the Great defeated the Medes, Lydians, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire, establishing a vast empire that spanned Asia, Africa, and Europe. 🎏Standing now in Pasargadae, the capital of the Persian Empire, in front of the tomb of Cyrus the Great, Iranians still remember the founder of the Persian Empire. It is said, 'Speak not of the entitlements of ennoblement, for one man's triumphs may come at the cost of many lives.' Regardless of whether a great nation rises or the world is united, in the end, all will change, and dust will return to dust, earth to earth. Tomb of Cyrus the Great

Passalgard In the basin of the Zagros Mountains in Iran today, it was built in the king of Cyrus and was the first capital of the Persian Ahmedides dynasty. Located 40 kilometers northeast of the site of Persepolis, the site is scattered, including the tomb of Cyrus. Passalgard was the capital of the first dynasty of the Achaemenid Empire. Cyrus II began construction of the city in 546 years ago, but was not completed because Cyrus II was killed in the war in the first 530 or 529 years. However, Passalgard remained the capital of the Achaemenid Empire until Darius I planned to build in Persepolis. Passalgard's ruins range from 1.6 square kilometers, including a building that is generally considered to be the tomb of Cyrus II, a fortress on the nearby hills and the ruins of two palaces and gardens. These gardens also include the earliest known four-fold garden design.

Passalgard In the basin of the Zagros Mountains in Iran today, it was built in the king of Cyrus and was the first capital of the Persian Ahmedides dynasty. Located 40 kilometers northeast of the site of Persepolis, the site is scattered, including the tomb of Cyrus. Passalgard was the capital of the first dynasty of the Achaemenid Empire. Cyrus II began construction of the city from 546 years ago, but was not completed because Cyrus II was killed in the war in the first 530 or 529 years. However, Passalgard remained the capital of the Achaemenid Empire until Darius I planned to build in Persepolis. Passalgard's ruins range from 1.6 square kilometers, including a building that is generally considered to be the tomb of Cyrus II, a fortress on the nearby hills and the ruins of two palaces and gardens. These gardens also include the earliest known four-fold garden design.

Although this is just a pile of stones more than 2,000 years ago, it is lying inside the founding emperor of the greatest dynasty in Iran's history, Cyrus. He is the founder of the Persian Empire. The country he founded was vast, from the Aegean to the Indus, from the Nile to the Caucasus. The ancient Persian Empire became the first great empire in history that could be called world significance. Only three years after the ruling, Cyrus unified the Persia, the capital of Pasargaard, and the ruins of the front were the ruins of the palace at that time. On a boulder that is considered to be the main entrance of the main hall, engraved with such an inscription: "I, Cyrus, the king of the world, the great king." North-South battle, from West Asia to North Africa, from From the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, in 530 BC, the Marsagtai tribe, where Cyrus had led the army to attack the grasslands on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, began to progress smoothly and killed the Prince Masaget. But then the decisive battle with the main force of Masaget was extremely fierce. Persian was almost completely annihilated. Cyrus was killed. His head was cut off by the Queen of Masaget. Fortunately, the son of Cyrus, Gambisis. The army was quickly reorganized to defeat the Queen Masaget and the fathers body was recovered. Buried in the old capital Passalgard. Although Cyrus died on the battlefield, he won a permanent respect. Even 200 years later, Alexander the Great, who died in the Persian Empire, rushed from Greece to the east, burned Persepolis, but did not dare to move his mausoleum. Instead, he ordered the repair and left a sentence in history. Discourse: You and I are both great emperors, worthy of the world's eternal respect for us.