Karkhkhonic River-Qaen

Covering an area of 8.5 hectares, it is located in 10 k.m. east of Birjand on the road to Zahedan. The edifice has been built in southern and eastern parts of the garden as resident of...

Mood Castle and Garden-Birjand

This building has an area of 60,270 square meters in 40 k.m. east of Birjand. There is a long wall with 20 round towers. Moreover, a 10 meter ditch surrounds it for defense purpose. The main...

Natural Attractions, Khorassan-South

Karichgan River-Birjand

This is a permanent river with low amount of water. From southeast to northwest originating from the heights of Mazhan Plain. After joining to Shahrood as Roodeshur flows to Dasht-e-Loot. The upper...

Birjand Rood

This river originates from eastern heights of Birjand crossing Birjand Plain joining Karichgan River southward ending to Kavir Loot. This river, known also as Shahrood and Birjand, crosses...

Arak and Karang Protected Area-Birjand

Locating in southwest of Birjand, this Protected area is one of the forest and beautiful areas of the region with verdant vegetation including herbal medicine. There live some wildlife like...

Religious Places, Khorassan-South

Religious and Pilgrimage Sites

There are several old mosques and pilgrimage places dating back to Safavid and Qajar time with interesting architecture, decoration and ornaments. Thses sites are Chahar Derakht Jame’...

Qaen Jame' Mosque, Qaen

This mosque was constructed in the year 796 AH and was repaired in the year 1086 AH by Safkosh during the period of Shah Soleiman Safavid. The structure is made of stone and brick and the...

Imamzadeh Zeid-ebne Moosa

This is also well known as “Zeidulnar’ is located in Afreez village of Birjand . The main structure is an eight paneled tower made of brick. One of the inscriptions here is...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

Local and Regional Foods, South Khorassan

Various cities and villages of Khorassan province have a variety of local foods such as many types of ‘Aash’. ‘Ishkkeneh’ and other dishes.

Local Music and Dances, South Khorassan

Local music and dances in South Khorassan Province are very old with rhythmic characteristics. These dances are performed in group forms. The songs of the region are full of sympathy and love...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, South Khorassan

The most important handicrafts of the Province are high quality Carpets with unique designs (especially in Mood Village which are mostly exported), rugs, mat-making, silk cloth, pottery, earthenware...

Wonderfull Villages, Khorassan-South

Shakhan Village-Birjand

Located in a eye-catching valley 100 kilometers northeast of Birjand Township and has a long history. It has 4 neighborhoods and Shakkhan River crosses it and is used for rotation of water mill...

Hendualan Village-Birjand

This old and historical village is located in the northeast of Birjand in a plain area. There is an old mosque in this village dates back to more than 1,000 years ago. Moreover, a pilgrimage...

Tabas Messina Village-Birjand

This village, was also called Annab (Jujube) Tabas, is located in east of Birjand and southeast of Assadieh City. There are 4 neighborhoods in the village and contains many historical monuments...