Where should we go on the weekend? Kajaro’s suggestions for traveling in Tabriz

In the last days of the week, there is usually a lot of free time for fun and hanging out with family members and friends; So you can take advantage of this opportunity and include visiting Tabriz’s sights in your schedule. El Goli Park, Laleh Park Shopping Center, Tarbiat Walk, Payam Ski Resort, Tabriz Tomb and Ainali Mountain are popular tourist attractions for sightseeing. These destinations, which include parks, mountains, shopping malls, ski slopes, etc., can satisfy any taste. Join us to get more information about these places of interest.

Sightseeing places in Tabriz for the weekend:

Eel Gully Park

• Address: Tabriz South Bypass Freeway, El Goli Blvd

El Goli Park is not just a park, but a historical heritage from the period of Agh Quyunluha, which is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Tabriz. El Goli means “people’s lake” in Turkish and is a great place for people to hang out on weekends. This park, which is in the list of national monuments of Iran, has a beautiful lake in which an octagonal Kolah Ferangi mansion stands out in the middle.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Qocaman Tabrizim}

Lale Park shopping center

• Address: Shariati St., Baharestan Square, Shafizadeh Blvd

Laleh Park shopping center, as a part of a large commercial, entertainment and accommodation complex, was put into operation in 2011. This center with extensive infrastructure and modern design has more than 120 business units on 6 floors. On weekends, you can go to this shopping center and buy your desired item from among women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, shawls and scarves, bags and shoes, sesame accessories, toys, leather products, wristwatches, etc.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Ehsan Diari}

Education walk

• Address: Between Imam street and Jumuri street

The Tarbiat Pavement, a highway that combines history and modernity, was once a part of the Silk Road, and today you can see the historical gate “Darb Nobar”, one of the old gates of Tabriz city, in this place. By preserving its historical context, Tarbiat Pedestrian has provided a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere for citizens and tourists.

If you go to Tarbiat pedestrian mall with the intention of shopping, you can buy various goods such as clothes, bags and shoes, cosmetics, fabrics, rhinestones, etc. from its many shops. Also, the existence of various cafes and restaurants allow you to enjoy a delicious meal or a pleasant drink in addition to relieving fatigue.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Mohammadreza Azari}

Mount Ainali

• Address: Pasdaran highway (north belt), Ainali exit

Mount Ainali is a great place for nature tourism and pilgrimage in the last days of the week. This entertainment complex with a cable car that passes over the “Hot Goli Lake” presents a unique view of the city of Tabriz. “Aun Bin Ali Shrine” has also given a spiritual effect to this collection. Climbing routes, green space and various amenities have made Mount Ainali one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tabriz.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Samane mk}

Tabriz Clock Square

• Address: Intersection of Imam Khomeini St. and Artesh St

Saat Square is one of the most famous squares in Tabriz, where the Tabriz Municipal Building is located. This mansion was built in the beginning of the 14th century during the first Pahlavi period, and its registration in the list of national monuments is a proof of its historical and architectural importance. Undoubtedly, the clock tower is considered the most beautiful part of this mansion; So it is not without reason that this building is also known as “Tabriz Clock Tower”.

Clock Square is located in the center of the city; Therefore, it is easily accessible by private car and public transportation. On weekends, it is possible that the square will be crowded and you won’t be able to find a parking space. This square has its own beauty in every season; In summer, you will enjoy watching the water feature and beautiful lightings, and in winter, you can invite yourself to eat hot labui and beans around the square.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Alez Navid}

Baghmisheh Forest Park

• Address: Shafizadeh Boulevard, Baharestan Square, Shariati St. Beside Fahmedah Square

Baghmisheh Forest Park, which is located in the northeast of Tabriz, has an extremely beautiful nature; Therefore, it can be a good choice to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city on the weekend. If you are interested in sports, you can use the facilities such as fitness road and sports equipment and cycling path. In addition, the presence of interesting tunnels made in the form of intertwined branches will allow you to take memorable photos.

_{Photo source: Google Maps, photographer: Saeed Garaaghaji}

Atlas shopping center

• Address: Waliasr neighborhood, Neginpark St., end of West Hamafar St., Atlas Square

Atlas shopping center is one of the most modern and well-equipped shopping centers in Tabriz. This 18-story complex with beautiful architecture and complete amenities will bring you a different shopping experience. Various goods from clothes to bags and shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, stationery, etc. are sold in this place. In addition to shopping at various shops, you can visit the amusement park of this complex, which will create happy moments for you with equipment such as Ferris wheel, Merry Go round, Saba ship, air hockey, computer games and virtual reality games. Hypermarket and food court are other parts of Atlas shopping center.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Ebrahim Adeli}

Payam ski resort

• Address: 15 km Marand-Tabriz road

During the cold and snowy winters of Tabriz, Payam ski resort becomes an ideal destination for those who are interested in winter sports and nature tourism. This track, which is considered the oldest ski track in the northwest of the country, is equipped with facilities such as lifts, training tracks and ski lifts. You can enjoy skiing, tubing and snowshoeing at this track. Since this track is not difficult to access, many people postpone visiting it to the weekend; Therefore, you should expect a large crowd at this place.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Saeed Nazi}

Tomb of the poets of Tabriz

• Address: Sheshgolan neighborhood, Thagha al-Islam St., Aref Intersection

Al-Shaara Tomb is the eternal burial place of more than 400 famous poets, writers, mystics and elders, including Asadi Tousi, Zahiruddin Faryabi, Shahpour Neishaburi, Khagani Shervani and Ostad Shahriar. The construction of the current monument of Maqbar al-Shaara began in the 1350s and after the construction stages, it was put into operation in 1367. The main space of the tomb of poets includes a large hall, the walls of which are decorated with poems of famous poets and artistic paintings.

_{Photo source: Google Map, photographer: Farhad Extraa}

Labyrinth escape room

• Address: Marzdaran, Mulla Mohammad Fozuli St., Intersection of Third Tarnam

Labyrinth escape room, with its variety of interesting and exciting games, has become a hangout for puzzle lovers. In Labyrinth, you can play scary games like “janitor” and challenging games “crazy” and “summon”. Group cooperation, solving complex puzzles and escaping from the room will definitely bring you moments full of excitement and happiness.

_{Photo source: heraztooescape.ir, illustrator: unknown}

Which of Tabriz’s sights do you choose for your weekend? Do you know another tourist attraction that is the hangout of Tabrizi people for the weekend? Be sure to share your opinion and experience with the valuable companions of Kojaro.

_{Cover photo source: Google Map, photographer: Jalil Yari (Eel Goli Park)}