Ezmeyghan, a desert village in South Khorasan, surprises visitors with lush rice paddies, date palms, citrus orchards and natural springs amid arid surroundings.

South Khorasan’s Persian gardens, including Akbarieh, Rahimabad, Showkatabad, and Golshan, transform arid deserts into lush, harmonious oases, blending geometry, water mastery, and cultural symbolism.

Seh Qaleh Desert in South Khorasan province is a stargazer’s paradise known for its dark skies, pristine beauty, historic landmarks, and growing dark-sky tourism centered on astronomy and tranquility.

Shah Abbas Dam in South Khorasan, a 14th-century Ilkhanid masterpiece, pioneered true arch-dam engineering, showcasing Iran’s hydraulic genius centuries before comparable European innovations.

Qaenat in Iran’s South Khorasan province is famed for its world-class saffron, where ideal climate, rich tradition, and skilled cultivation combine to produce Iran’s finest “red gold.”

South Khorasan in eastern Iran is transforming through mining, with Tabas and Nehbandan leading lithium, coal, and gold extraction, emphasizing value-added processing and sustainable development.

Birjand Castle, once a strategic military fortress featuring tunnels, towers, and defensive architecture, has now transformed into a vibrant cultural center of South Khorasan province.