Natural Attractions in East Azarbaijan Province

Lakes & Nature

East Azerbaijan’s landscape features diverse geological formations and high-altitude water bodies. This selection includes the Aladaghlar Mountains, known for their red and yellow mineral-stained soil, and the freshwater Quri Gol, a protected wetland habitat. High-elevation sites like the Bolukan Waterfall and the secondary lake of Mount Sabalan showcase the region's volcanic and tectonic history, while Golestan Garden provides a historical green space within the urban center of Tabriz.

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- Quri Gol

Gori Lake is a small fresh to brackish lake in the uplands of East Azarbaijan Province in north-western Iran.

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Golestan Garden

Golestan Park is a park in Tabriz, Iran. The place, which was originally used as a public cemetery, was changed to a city park during the…

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Abshar blwkan

Located in a rugged canyon near Bolukan village, this high-altitude waterfall descends over steep rocky cliffs within the mountain ranges of the Mianeh region.

Colored Mountains of Tabriz

Also known as the Aladaghlar Mountains, these hills feature distinct red, copper, and yellow stripes caused by millions of years of mineral deposition and soil oxidation.