Iran Shiraz City Travel Guide

Shiraz City

Scenic spot introduction:

Shiraz is the capital of Fars Province and the birthplace of the Persian Empire and Persian culture. Shiraz is located in south-central Iran and is an important tourist city in Iran. Shiraz is divided into a new city and an old city. Life in the old city has not been greatly disturbed by modernization and the tourism industry. It is a good place to experience traditional Iranian life. Shiraz is world-famous as the city of roses and nightingales and the hometown of poets. It is the hometown of the famous Persian poets Hafez and Saadi.

Attractions distribution:

Shiraz has preserved a lot of ancient Persian features and is rich in history and religion. The main attractions are Saadi Mausoleum, Hafez Mausoleum, Mock Mosque, Holy Mosque, Karim Khan Castle, Persepolis, Tomb of Cyrus, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Darius the Great, Ir Mu Garden, Quran Gate, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Cultural Heritage, World Natural Heritage

Scenic spot features:

photography, architecture, culture, ancient city, mosque

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Iran>Shiraz City

How to get there:

Airplane: Shiraz has an international airport and the transportation is very convenient.

Bus: There are intercity buses connecting major cities in Iran at low prices.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Shiraz weather forecast:

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Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

1. Checks and credit cards cannot be used in Iran, so you need to bring enough cash.

2. The Tomb of Cyrus – Valley of the Kings – Tomb of Darius the Great – Persepolis route can be traveled by chartered car, and the price is about 1.5 million rials.

3. In Iran, women must wear headscarves and their clothing must not be revealing. There are separate seats for men and women on subways and buses.