Sights of West Tehran; Introducing the best recreational and tourism places

West of Tehran, with a combination of natural, recreational and shopping centers, is one of the most attractive areas of the capital for tour and recreation. From walking in the lush Nahj al -Balagheh park and crossing the suspended bridge to surfing the Iran Mal and Restaurant Shopping Center, there are many recreational options for different tastes. Other sights in west of Tehran include Lake Chitgar, Eram Zoo and Eram Zoo, Milad Tower, Jurassic Park and more. Here’s a look at a collection of sights in the west of Tehran and answer the question where we western Tehran.

• Address: Next to Hemmat Highway, between Yadegar Imam Highway and Ashrafi Isfahani Highway

Nahj al -Balagha Garden is one of the largest and best parks in Tehran located in the western region of the capital and in the Farahzad Valley. Designed in class, the park has a lush space, hiking routes and amenities.

Photographer: Alireza Isa Khani / Gokol Map

The most important attraction of this garden is the “Suspended Bridge of Nahj al -Balagha” or “Sky Salvation Bridge”, which is 2 meters long and 2 meters wide and connects both sides of the valley at a height of more than 2 meters. From this bridge, a great view of Tehran, including Milad Tower, Pardisan Park and Azadi Tower. There is also a platform in the middle of the bridge for exciting leisure such as jumping and air rapping.

Nahj al -Balagha Garden has a variety of amenities including playground, amusement parks, cycling routes, multidimensional cinema, al -Alachiq, restaurant and toiletries.

• Address: Saadat Abad, End of Pakkenjad Boulevard, Behrood Square, End of Shaghayegh Boulevard
• Operation Hours: 1 to 2
• Contact number: 1
• Ticket price in year 2: 1 thousand USD

Tehran’s Jurassic Park is a recreational and educational collection and takes visitors to the amazing world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life. The park shows real -life sculptures of different species of dinosaurs in natural size. These sculptures are designed with movements such as blinking, hand movement and sound production in such a way as to instill a sense of being with live dinosaurs, making it one of Tehran’s best parks for children.

Photographer: Oğuzhan özoğlu / Gokol Map

In addition to dinosaurs sculptures, there are also facilities such as photography atelier, facial painting, etc. You can also visit the Jurassic Park tickets to the insect park (Spider Park), which includes giant insect sculptures and educational departments such as “Jahan from insect view” and “insect microscopic”.

• Address: Four kilometers of Tehran -Karaj highway, after Shahid Sattari Highway, along the right crossing of Shahid Bakri Highway (Line Kandro)
• Operation Hours: Outdoor amusement parks from 9:00 am to 6 pm Happiness Castle from 1 to 2 pm; Zoo from 9 am to 6:50 pm
• Contact number: 1
• Ticket price in year 2: Amusement park from about 1 to 2 thousand tomans; Zoo 1,000 Tomans; For children under three years of free
• Site: erampark.ir
• Instagram: eram.park@

Eram Park, as one of the largest sights in west Tehran, offers a variety of entertainment facilities for visitors to all age groups. The complex consists of three open -air amusement parks, an indoor amusement park called “Castle of Shad”, a lake with a boating and a large zoo with a variety of animal species and is one of the best recreation in West Tehran.

Photographer: Mohammed Sadeghi (MHS) / Gokol Map

The Eram Zoo, located on the south side of the complex, is the largest zoo in Tehran and hosts a variety of animals, including endangered and endemic species of Iran. This place provides a great opportunity to familiarize children with wildlife.

Photographer: Leila Hossein Khani / Gokol Map

The beautiful lake of Eram Park is also a great option for family rest and rest with facilities such as boating, water skiing and surrounding space. Also, the presence of edible booths, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and reception halls has made Eram Park a perfect place to spend a full and happy day with family and friends.

• Address: End of West Hemmat Highway

“Lake of the Persian Gulf”, known as “Lake Chitgar”, is one of the artificial lakes of Iran, located in the western towers of Tehran and the north of Chitgar Park and is a good option for tourism in western Tehran. The complex provides an ideal environment for sports, resting and touring all four seasons of the year, due to walking and cycling around the lake, stone beach and musical fountain.

Photographer: Shahin Sharifzad / Gokol Map

In addition to the pleasant nature, Lake Chitgar has a wide range of attractive entertainment such as pedal boating or motor from western and eastern docks, slides, wheels and carousels, crushing car, Sky Flylar, Roll Glider, Drifting and Zipline. The presence of numerous parking lots, bathrooms, prayer rooms and food booths has made Lake Chitgar one of the best recreation in West Tehran. (Kajaro)

• Address: Hemmat West Highway, Kashani Street, Huannivar Street, Sadaf Boulevard
• Operation Hours: Store hours work on normal days from 1 to 2 and on holidays from 1 to 2
• Contact number: 1
• Instagram: The_bamland@

Tehran’s Recreational and Commercial Complex is located in the northwest of the capital, adjacent to Lake Chitgar and has become one of Tehran’s most special shopping malls with a modern space. This complex is the first Iranian open -air shopping mall on two independent floors, hosting reputable brands, and in addition to stores, restaurants and cafes with unique views of the lake, it enables you to experience eating in a different space.

Photographer: Arian Esmaeilzadeh / Gokol Map

• Address: Martyr Hemmat Highway (West), Shahid Kharrazi Highway
• Operation Hours: Every day from 1 to 2 pm
• Contact number: 1-5
• Website: iranmall.com
• Instagram: The_iranmall@

Iran Mal is one of the largest shopping malls in the Middle East near Lake Chitgar, one of the most famous places in Tehran. This huge collection is not just a market, but a combination of great Iranian shopping, entertainment, culture and architecture. From more than 5 domestic and foreign brands stores to Foodcourt, Cinema, Cinema, Ice Skate, Mahan Garden, Luxury Library and Mosque with magnificent architecture, all have gathered in one complex.

Photographer: New Day’s / Gokel Map

The center provides visitors with facilities such as very large parking, comfortable metro and internet taxis. If you are looking for a place to make fun of shopping, take beautiful photos and taste a variety of foods, Iranmal is one of the best tourist choices in West Tehran.

• Address: Ashrafi Esfahani Boulevard, after Hemmat Bridge, Tirajeh Shopping Center
• Operation Hours: 1 to 2
• Contact number: 1-5 and 2-4
• Instagram: Wonderland.iran@

The Wonderland of Tirajeh, also known as the Wonderland, is one of the most popular in Tehran’s best amusement parks, located on the third floor of the Tiraje Shopping Center. This recreation complex, with more than 5 diverse games, provides an attractive and exciting space for children, adolescents and adults. The charming Wonderland environment, along with colorful design and professional lighting, provides a fun experience of play and entertainment for families and is one of the best recreation centers for children.

Photographer: Majid Madadi / Gokol Map

Among the fascinating facilities and parts of the amusement park are the Bowling Club as one of Tehran’s best bowling clubs, mini bowling, 3D cinema, birth room, coffee shop, restaurant, fantasy makeup booth, photography and photo printing. Devices such as bird balloons, darts, football, electric car, Eiraki, Max Fleight, Jan and a variety of video games provide visitors with a complete set of exciting and entertaining games.

• Address: Tehran, Hemmat Highway West to East, Sheikh Fazlullah South Exit, Tehran Milad Tower Exclusive Route
• Working hours: 1 to 2
• Contact number: 4-5
• Website: miladtower.tehran.ir
• Instagram: @ tehranmiladtower

Milad Tower, 2 meters high, is recognized as one of the most prominent symbols of Iran’s capital and the world’s fourth tallest telecommunication tower. This tower is one of the most famous places in the west of Tehran.

Photographer: Majid Iranian / Gokol Map

In the Milad Tower’s leisure section, a variety of facilities for entertainment, training and exciting experiences are provided. An open viewing platform at a height of 2 meters with a 2 -degree view of Tehran is one of its most important attractions. Facilities such as Zipline, Suspended Bridge, Escape Room, Cinema Game, Milad Tower Star Land (Starland), Sky Park, Bowling Club, Billiards, Laser and … provide a different and exciting experience for visitors.

Photographer: Amir Spy / Gokol Map

Other cultural and recreational sections of the Milad Tower include the Battalion Restaurant at the Tower, the Dome of the Sky, the Museum of Fame, the Municipal Gift Museum and the International Conference Halls. The extensive green space around the tower, cafes and restaurants, booths for the sale of cultural and artistic products, and the holding of exhibitions and festivals have made this complex one of the most complete and attractive recreational destinations in West Tehran for families, domestic and foreign tourists.

• Address: Tehran-Karaj Highway, Pigshahr Outlet, Cedar Azad Town, Shahid Ali Goodarzi Street, National Garden Boulevard of Iran
• Operation Hours: 1 to 2
• Contact number: 1-5
• Site: nbgi.rifr-ac.ir
• Ticket price in year 2: 1,5 USD

The National Garden of Iranian Botanical Garden is located on the southern slopes of the Alborz Mountains. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Middle East and is currently housed various plant species from Iran and around the world. The design of the garden has been carried out in the form of several climatic habitats such as Hyrcan, Zagros, South Alborz, Caucasus, Himalaya, China-Japan, subject collections such as rock garden, Iranian Chahar Bagh and systematic garden to have a complete experience of indigenous and foreign nature on their way to visit.

The presence of waterfalls, lakes, rocky rivers, waterfalls and natural rocks has provided tourists with a lively and natural space. Welfare amenities in this complex include parking, cafes, restaurants, prayer rooms, bathrooms, pavilions and seed and seedlings shop.

Photographer: Ramin Asadi / Google Map

If you have the experience of surfing in the sights of West Tehran or know other recreational and tourism sites in the area, we will be happy to share your experiences and knowledge with the audience.

Cover Photo Source: Unsplash.com; Photographer: Majid Masajedi