TEHRAN – The lesser-known Khaf county, which is home to many sites of historical significance, has played host to a number of foreign tourists on a one-day tour.

“Six foreign tourists from Canada, the U.S., and China embarked on a tour of Khaf county, exploring its rich historical and cultural attractions,” said a local official in charge of tourism on Thursday.

Mahmoud Ba’aqideh further elaborated that the tourists visited notable historical sites, including the Khargerd Ghiasieh School and the Nashtifan windmills.

“They also had stops at local handicraft shops,” he continued.

Ba’aqideh added that during their overnight stay at an eco-lodge, the tourists enjoyed a variety of activities, including traditional music performances, demonstrations of local attire, and sampling of herbal teas and local cuisine.

Earlier this week, Mahmoud Ba’aqideh noted that all efforts are being ramped up to develop Khaf’s tourism capacities aimed at drawing both domestic and foreign visitors.

“Three tourist lodges are currently active in Khaf,” said the official, adding that three more lodges will soon begin operations within the county.

Khaf county, situated in Khorasan Razavi province, northeastern Iran, is home to over 300 identified historical sites, with 105 of them listed as national heritage sites, and two, including the Khaf windmills and the historical city of Zozan, have been registered on the UNESCO tentative list.

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