Iran | Tabriz Travel Diary

Day 12: Exploring Tabriz Today, I took a noon flight from Mashhad to Tabriz (2 hours), arriving at 14:00 local time—crossing from Iran’s northeast to its northwest. At Mashhad Airport, my cap wasn’t enough; I was reminded to wear a proper headscarf. 📍 Today’s Itinerary: 1️⃣ Azerbaijan Museum 2️⃣ Blue Mosque (once adorned with dazzling tiles, now weathered but still evocative) 3️⃣ Tabriz Grand Bazaar (a UNESCO site resembling a Persian "Yiwu Market" with endless stalls—gold lovers, rejoice! 18K gold ≈ ¥640/gram) 4️⃣ El-Gölü Park (a lively "urban oasis" at dusk: volleyball, rollerblading, and curious locals practicing their ) 🌟 Cultural Quirks: Photo frenzy: Since leaving Tehran, I’ve been a reluctant celebrity. Kids/women? Sure. Men? Swift exit activated 😏 Bazaar vibes: The gold alley = "ladies’ paradise," per our guide. (But is ¥640/gram a steal? No clue—I’m a gold newbie.) #TravelDiaries #IranAdventures #Tabriz #Wanderlust