You might imagine that Yazd’s eertainme places are limited only to the historical coext and clay alleys, but this city has a variety of options for recreation, shopping, nature tourism and night tourism in addition to cultural attractions and unique architecture. In Yazd, you can visit beautiful gardens such as Daulatabad Garden and National Garden or walk in old markets such as Khan Bazaar and Mesgari Bazaar. If you are one of those people who love to camp in the desert, Caracal desert and desert camps can make beautiful memories for you. Also, for family fun, places like Rain Blue Waves Complex, Star Amuseme Park and big city parks are good choices. In the coinuation of this article, we will iroduce the most importa attractions and recreational places of Yazd along with their specifications and addresses so that you can easily plan your trip to the historical city of Yazd. It is necessary to explain that it is possible to reach Yazd from differe cities of Iran, but many passengers choose the flight from Tehran to Yazd to reach this desert destination faster.
12 must-see places in Yazd
The variety of eertainme attractions in Yazd is great, but some of them have become more popular due to the provision of eertainme items, differe atmosphere, better services, etc. You can include the best places in your itinerary based on your taste from among the things we iroduce below and then plan your trip safely.
Daulatabad garden
The city of Yazd has a desert texture, but some of its gardens, including Daulat Abad Garden, are among the best in the coury. Daulat Abad Garden is so beautiful and spectacular that it is always among the best eertainme attractions in Yazd and is at the top of the list. It should be noted that this garden is 260 years old and has even been registered in the UNESCO list. As you eer the garden, follow the beautiful fouains and large pond to reach its two-story mansion. This octagonal mansion with its sash windows, colored glass, cistern and curtains, preses a special beauty in fro of you.
Address: Shahid Rajaei St., Ferdowsi Alley
copper market
Coppersmithing is one of the most importa and popular handicrafts of Yazd, that’s why most travelers include visiting the coppersmith market in their plans when traveling to this beautiful city. In this market, you can buy all kinds of copper products, including sugar bowls, vases, pots, cups, trays, kamajdan, kashkul, and most copper kitchen utensils at reasonable prices and even give them as gifts to friends and relatives. There are various markets in Yazd city, but Mesgari market is more popular due to its high age (related to the Timurid era).
Address: Imam Khomeini St., Qiyam St
Caracal desert
Caracal desert is one of the popular and popular deserts of Iran, which is located near the city of Yazd. If you are very ierested in seeing the desert and walking in the soft sand, you must include this desert in your travel plan. The popularity of this desert and the holding of items such as camel riding, off-road riding and stargazing at night have caused many agencies to organize their tours to this destination.
Address: near Shahr Bafaq, Sadegh Abad
Yazd Reptile Museum
Yazd Reptile Museum is one of those places that can give a special variety to your trip. All kinds of rare reptiles have been collected in this museum so that wildlife ehusiasts can observe them closely. The Reptile Museum is located near Iskander Prison (one of the famous historical attractions of Yazd), so most of the people who visit this zoo definitely go to the Reptile Museum to see snakes, lizards and other reptiles that are hard to find in nature.
Address: Fahadan neighborhood, behind Iskandar prison
Mouain Park
If you are looking for a green park with excelle facilities after a long sightseeing in Yazd city, Kohistan Park is one of the best possible options. Offering a beautiful view of the city, an artificial waterfall, a motorcycle track, etc., this park has provided a great space for your family or group of friends to relax. There is also space for parking a car or setting up a te in the mouain park.
Address: Taft Road, Kouhistan Park
Khan Bazaar, Yazd
Khan Bazaar of Yazd is the longest and oldest bazaar of this city, where most travelers go to buy souvenirs and various items (from gold to copper). Bazar Khan has about 100 rooms, the construction of which dates back to the Qajar period. The nested paths of this market, along with the historical architecture and cool air inside, make sightseeing enjoyable for you. Although the gold shops of this market attract your atteion more than other stalls, the stalls related to copper, fabric, cashmere, etc. also have their own charms.
Address: Qiyam Street, Khan Complex, Yazd (near Mesgari Bazaar)
Depsa Cafe
Rooftop cafes are among the most importa and special eertainme places in Yazd that you should experience at least once. There are many rooftop cafes in this city, of which Depsa Cafe is one of the most famous. Like many cafes, this cafe serves a variety of drinks, cakes, desserts, etc., but its location on the roof and seeing the stars of the Yazd sky in the darkness of the night will give you a new experience of being in the cafe.
Address: Fahadan Street, after Iskandar Prison
Yazd Baran blue waves collection
Baran Yazd Blue Waves is one of the best options for fun in this desert city and is known as the largest indoor water park in the southeast of the coury. With a space of about 10,000 square meters, this complex has provided various facilities for swimming and eertainme for you to spend the hot days of Yazd in the best possible way. In this water park, you can experience exciting parts such as wave pool, roaring river, free fall slides, U-shaped slides, space hole, sauna and jacuzzi. Also, the presence of amenities such as a buffet has made you able to spend a full and memorable day in this complex.
Address: Kilometer 15 of Yazd-Tehran road, in fro of Sahib-ul-Zaman Mosque, Razvanshahr, Sahib-ul-Zaman Boulevard, in fro of Rig Mosque
Haft Sang Desert Camp
Haft Seng Desert Camp is one of the most attractive recreational places in Yazd for nature and desert lovers, which is located at 20 km of the Yazd-Tabas road. This camp is built among sand dunes and provides a differe atmosphere to experience peace and exciteme in the heart of the desert. Haft Seng camp has good facilities such as restaura, coffee shop and clean pavilions. Also, eertainme such as camel riding, motorcycle riding and safari have made this complex a popular option for spending leisure time and adveure in the desert.
Address: Yazd City, Faqih Khorasani Highway, Nasr St
Yazd Star Amuseme Park
Amuseme parks are included in all travel plans because of their happy and exciting atmosphere. Setareh amuseme park in Yazd is the largest indoor amuseme park in the province, which is located inside the Setareh commercial complex. Having a happy and modern atmosphere, this collection is one of the best choices for eertaining children and families. In this amuseme park, there are all kinds of exciting games such as roller coasters, ferris wheels, electric cars, computer games and even a 5D cinema. Also, the safe environme and various facilities of this complex will make your family or friends experience happy momes.
Address: Yazd, Molla Farajollah, Mahdieh Square, Taleghani Blvd
Star Commercial Complex, Yazd
In addition to traditional markets, the city of Yazd also provides you with a variety of modern commercial complexes. Setareh Yazd commercial complex is one of the largest and most modern shopping ceers in this historical city, which is located near the National Garden Park. This complex offers you a wide range of goods and services with about 700 stores. In addition to shopping, this complex has provided you with various comfort and eertainme facilities such as restauras, coffee shops, cinemas and amuseme parks.
Address: Yazd, Molla Farajollah, Mahdieh Square, Taleghani Blvd
Shadi Park, Yazd
Shadi Park, Yazd, is one of the oldest and most popular amuseme parks in the city, which is located on the stude boulevard. This complex is built in an open and green space, so it is a great option for family fun and spending a memorable day. In Shaadi Park, various games and eertainme devices are provided for children and adults, the most importa of which are the Ferris wheel, Saba ship, escape swing, car and slide, electric swing and ball pool.
Address: Yazd, Amirkabir Blvd., Haj Abolqasem Rashti Blvd., Shadi Park (Abshahi neighborhood)
