Tourist Attractions of Ahvaz

For Iranians, the Ahvaz metropolis is associated with the beauty of Karun, samosa, hot sun, and warm-hearted people. Ahvaz has beautiful natural and historical attractions that every tourist enjoys seeing.

According to historical inscriptions, Ahvaz is one of the oldest cities in southern Iran. Karun River, which is the vital artery of this city, has been the cause of the formation of many historical and natural sights such that it houses about 40 historical.

Karun River, which is the longest river in Iran, originates from the Zagros Mountains and after passing through the city of Ahvaz, divides it into two eastern and western parts. Karun is a navigable river and the main source of drinking water and electricity of Ahvaz. The western part of Ahvaz mainly houses residential areas and the eastern part comprises financial and commercial centers.

Where Is Ahvaz Located?

In terms of geographical divisions, Ahvaz is the capital of Khuzestan province and is located in the southwest of Iran. This city is about 25 meters above sea level and is located in the middle of Khuzestan plain.

Due to the lack of vegetation, this city has a hot and dry climate and is considered one of the hottest cities in Iran. The temperature in this city fluctuates between about five degrees Celsius in winter to about 50 degrees Celsius in summer.

The special geographical location of Ahvaz and the proximity of this city to Abadan, Khorramshahr and Imam Khomeini and Mahshahr port cities - the important ports of Iran in the Persian Gulf - as well as Shalamcheh and Chazabeh - the two border cities of the country through exchange of goods and passengers takes place with Iraq - have made the position of this very vital.

Economy of Ahvaz

Iran is one of the oil-rich countries in the world. More than half of Iran’s oil reserves are in Khuzestan Province, and for this reason, Ahvaz has become very important in the management of the country’s oil industry. Except for oil installations, the presence of large industries has made Ahvaz one of the most important industrial cities of Iran.

Natural Attractions of Ahvaz

Karun River is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Ahvaz, which is the longest river in Iran with a length of 950 km. In addition to Ahvaz, the cities of Shushtar, Masjid Suleiman, Khorramshahr, and Izeh are also located on the edge of this river. This river has been inscribed as the 171th natural heritage of Iran and most of the tourist attractions of Ahvaz are located next to this river. Some of the most important of these attractions are:

Ahvaz Island Park

Ahvaz Island Park is located next to the Karun River and has a beautiful and pleasant environment. The weather in this park is very pleasant at night, and the presence of various recreational equipment for children and a suitable environment for cycling for adults makes it pleasant for families. The style of lighting done around the park has doubled the beauty of its natural environment and green space. There are also several natural and artificial pools and waterfalls in this Island Park.

Bamdezh Lagoon

Khuzestan province has many lagoons, one of the most famous and largest of them is Bamdezh Lagoon. It is located 40 kilometers northwest of Ahvaz over an area of four thousand hectares and is a source of fresh water. The presence of numerous villages next to this lagoon has doubled the beauty of this natural attraction.

White Bridge and Black Bridge

The White Bridge is a suspension bridge and is the symbol of Ahvaz City. The white bridge was built in 1936 AD. The Black Bridge was also built in 1929 AD and is known by this name because of the materials used for its construction. The black bridge is 1050 meters long and 6 meters wide.

The Artificial Waterfall of the Seventh Bridge

This waterfall, which is located on the seventh bridge of the Karun River, is the longest artificial waterfall in the Middle East. The waterfall consists of many fountains that pour water from both sides of the 7th bridge into the Karun River and stands out with its eye-catching lighting.

The special geographical location of Ahvaz and the proximity of this city to Abadan, Khorramshahr and Imam Khomeini and Mahshahr port cities - the important ports of Iran in the Persian Gulf - as well as Shalamcheh and Chazabeh - the two border cities of the country through exchange of goods and passengers takes place with Iraq - have made the position of this very vital.