Fars offers a rich tapestry of historical, natural, religious, and health tourism.

                                                     

Historical Tourism

- 5 UNESCO sites

- Over 3,000 national historical sites

- Persepolis alone attracts hundreds of thousands of international visitors annually

 

Natural Tourism

 

- Over 400 natural attractions (84 designated as official tourist destinations)

- 37 nationally registered natural heritage sites

- Notable examples: Margoon Waterfall, "Lost Paradise" (Behesht-e Gomshodeh), and diverse mountain and forest landscapes

 

Religious Tourism

 

- The holy shrine of  Shahecheragh, the third most important pilgrimage site in Iran

- Numerous other holy shrines and historical mosques

 

Health & Medical Tourism

                                                      

Shiraz is the medical hub of southern Iran and a leader in the West Asia.

 

- Over 30 specialized and super-specialized hospitals

- Ranked 1st in the world for liver transplants (Shiraz)

- Advanced services: kidney, pancreas, cornea transplants, cochlear implants

- Serves patients from Persian Gulf countries and beyond

- A dedicated Health City project (1,000+ hectares) is under development

 

Handicrafts & Cultural Tourism

 

- Shiraz: UNESCO-recognized World City of Handicrafts

- Abadeh: World City of Woodcarving (Monabat-kari)

- 4 national handicraft cities and 4 national handicraft villages

- 400 works with National Authenticity Seal; 19 with International Authenticity Seal

- 80 active handicraft fields in Shiraz alone, employing ~20,000 artisans

- Vakil Bazaar: a historic market still serving as a hub for traditional crafts

 

Accommodation

 

- 546 hotels, apartments, and eco-lodges (including many award-winning eco-lodges in rural areas)

- Growing number of boutique and traditional accommodations