Zanjan

zanjan province is located in the north west of Iran, It is known for having old history and culture. zanjan is famous because of different handicrafts, mouthwatering foods , kind and hospitable people, exquisit and huge buildings and architecture, beautiful rugs, mind blowing natural sceneries and a good climate. zanjan is not very far from Tehran( capital of Iran) .

History of zanjan
 

zanjan has a very old history and today you can find classic life parallel to the modern world. This part of iran is famous about the hospitality of its people . They are so warm blooded and accept all tourists as a guest and treat them in a friendly manner. zanjan weather is more delicate compared to other north west cities . its people are so hardworking and zanjan handicrafts are famous all over the country and even abroad. Today if you visit an Iranian handicraft workshop, you can find zanjan Knife, zanjan carpet, zanjan rugs , zanjan silver, zanjan fabrics and zanjan sweets in a very reasonable price . zanjan knife is famous not only in Iran market but it is also exported to other countries today. It is famous because of its functionality, durability and all knives are handmade. Most of these knives are made from second hand broken steel and because of this , making these knives helps Recycling on the planet and reduces the world’s pollution. zanjan rugs and Zanjan carpets are famous both inside the country and in outside markets. zanjan rugs and zanjan carpet are valuable because of their quality and long lasting life. zanjan silver is very famous because of its delicacy and quality. artistic silver works named as “Malileh kari” are registered as world heritage art , they were found as ornaments in many houses and even the palaces of kings and noblemen in the past. zanjan architecture is unique and you can find “Soltaniyeh” , one of the biggest brick structures in Iran and the world which attracts the eyes of everybody visiting zanjan province in Iran.  This inspiring monument is the largest brick dome in the world and a testament to the brilliance of Iranian architecture and engineering. This marvel is shining like a diamond in zanjan. zanjan is a paradise for tourists visiting Iran. this province is rich enough to provide all the needs of this land itself and even exports many goods to other neighbor provinces and other neighboring countries. This province is rich not because of natural resources but because revenue comes from the tourism industry, steel and other precious metal industries, different factories and other lower hand related  industries. Tourism industry has a special point among other industries which brought billions of dollars’ revenue to the modernized industry of zanjan province. This huge amount of money is used as investment for newborn industries of zanjan and because of this money , today zanjan is one of the richest parts in Iran. So visiting zanjan province is a must for local and international tourists who come to Iran. So next time you intend to visit Iran you can add one day to visit zanjan and Soltanieh in your program. One of the other attractions of zanjan is “Dashkasan” tourism zone. It is one of the mind blowing places because of the natural sceneries. Dashkasan is one of the remote places you should visit to taste the beauties of the zanjan province.

Tourism in Zanjan

Because of natural sceneries and unbelievable architecture masterpieces like “Soltanieh” ,unique museums,delicious mouthwatering foods, good infrastructure, good roads, good railway system, airport and other facilities support tourism industry like hotels and guest house, boutique hotels and good restaurants, zanjan province supports millions of local tourists each year. Unfortunately, because this province is unknown to international tourists, zanjan didn't use its potential to attract foreign tourists in recent years. Actually zanjan is one the best targets to attract international tourists and worth visiting if you ever came to visit Iran. zanjan is very close to Tehran and you have the chance to visit “Soltanieh” and the whole zanjan city in one day. in zanjan national museum you have the chance to visit one of the most interesting items named as “zanjan Saltmen”. Actually those men are natural mummies which died in ancient salt mines. Those people died and salted in salty atmosphere of mines and dried and preserved in best way. This process happened at least 1000 years ago but the quality of preservation is unique. You can find even the food of the hunter man which preserved in a very high quality. Even the boots are preserved in a way you can touch it and  see their details . Even the knife and catapult of the hunter are in a very good condition. Visiting Saltmen in zanjan is an experience you will never forget. One of the other items in zanjan that is worth visiting is “Rakhtshoikhane” or laundry house which was built hundreds of years ago. zanjan is rich in any aspect of the tourism industry from natural sceneries to colorful bazaars and the best museums you can visit . you can visit Saltmen, you can buy best zanjan knife and zanjan carpet and zanjan rugs as souvenirs.

Culture and customs of zanjan

zanjan people are very kind , their language is Persian and Turkish , and their culture is a mix of Persian and Turkish culture. You will definitely enjoy walking through the old part of the city,  Bazaar of zanjan is thousand years old. zanjan weather is more delicate than the other parts of the north west and because of this there is no restriction to visit zanjan in different seasons and different zones of the province. You can visit zanjan even in cold winters, because of the delicacy in zanjan’s weather , even in winter you have the chance to enjoy visiting zanjan. zanjan delicate foods are one of the other attractions for you when you intend to visit Iran and zanjan. You can find very delicious fruits in the market and you can enjoy Iranian ice-cream full of pistachio and cream and rosewater inside. You can find very special puddings and “halva” in the market.

How to arrange your itinerary?

Finding a good itinerary including a one-day tour in zanjan is not very hard but arranging a good transportation and transfer to sightseeing places and visiting the whole attractions in zanjan in just one day is not very simple. it is better you ask a local guide or tour and travel agent to arrange all details before coming to Iran. It is better you consult sanapersian tour and travel service providers to arrange all your needs and help you to make the best program to visit Iran, including zanjan province one-day tour. You can stay in zanjan more than one day.  there are many places to stay but arranging them is a little tricky, it is better you arrange all the details before coming. We , sanapersian tour and travel agency ,are ready to consult you 24/7 in our website or social pages. 
Best time to travel to zanjan
zanjan weather is quite delicate even in cold winters, but spring is best time to visit our country and zanjan province. in that season all the country is blooming and because we are living in a hot zone, visiting Iran and zanjan province in spring is a unique experience. 

Conclusion

Zanjan is a very good destination for national and international tourism.  visiting zanjan beauties is a very special  experience . sanapersian will help you to have a memorable experience visiting Iran. We are waiting to see you in Iran and zanjan province soon. So start making your program first by visiting our site “sanapersian.travel” and making contact with our team in iran . 
(Sana Persian tour and travel service provider group)