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Shiraz 🇮🇷 | A Pink City Strolling Guide

📍 Shah Cheragh Shrine ✨ Open 24/7 with free admission! This mosque is even more breathtaking in person than in photos. Visit at different times for unique vibes. ⚠️ Note: Foreigners must wait for a guide. Women need to wear a chador (provided for free) and socks with sandals. No cameras/power banks (storage available), but phone photos are okay. 🔍 Tour quality depends on your guide's English—expect to see the dazzling Mirror Hall, courtyard views, and a smaller shrine. Pro tip: Access varies—we got into the smaller shrine in the morning but were denied in the evening (possibly because our group had Westerners then). 📍 Vakil Mosque 🕌 A hidden gem with stunning pillars and domes, right next to the bazaar. Entry: 1M toman (~¥15). No dress code, and cameras welcome! 📸 Surprisingly empty—perfect for photos. Honestly, this simple yet elegant mosque was my favorite in Shiraz. 📍 Vakil Bazaar 🛍️ A maze of stalls selling carpets, nuts, spices, gold, and more. Found a fixed-price carpet shop—here's what I paid: • Coasters: 400K toman • Table runners: 1-2M toman • Small cushions: 2.3M toman 📍 Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) 🌷 Entry: 1M toman (~¥15). Shiraz's most iconic spot, but packed. The "arrive by 8 AM" trick doesn't work—crowds never stop! ☀️ Best time: Before 9 AM for soft light and slightly fewer people. Wait for tour groups to leave for a chance at empty shots. 📍 Qavam House 🏛️ A quick stop if you missed Tehran’s Golestan Palace. Entry: 1M toman. Highlights: gorgeous tiles, mirror mosaics, and wood carvings (30 mins max). 📍 Persepolis 🏺 60 km from downtown (~1hr by Snapp taxi). Entry: 1M toman. Rent an audio guide and refill at free water stations. 🚖 Pro tip: Snapp round-trip is just 2.8M toman (~¥40). If taxis are scarce, walk toward the main road to flag one down. 🌅 Sunset is magical—cooler temps and golden-hour lighting. But hurry! Tickets stop at 5 PM. 📍 Maharloo Lake (Pink Lake) 💕 A salt lake 35 km away (detour makes it ~45 km). Drive time: 45-60 mins. Round-trip taxi: 3.5M toman (~¥50). ⚠️ Winter warning: The lake often dries up. For the iconic pink pools, head to the salt flats. 📱 The pink is real but needs filter magic 🪄—temper your expectations! #Shiraz #IranTravel #PinkCity #HiddenGems

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Shiraz 🇮🇷 | A Pink City Strolling Guide

📍 Shah Cheragh Shrine ✨ Open 24/7 with free admission! This mosque is even more breathtaking in person than in photos. Visit at different times for unique vibes. ⚠️ Note: Foreigners must wait for a guide. Women need to wear a chador (provided for free) and socks with sandals. No cameras/power banks (storage available), but phone photos are okay. 🔍 Tour quality depends on your guide's English—expect to see the dazzling Mirror Hall, courtyard views, and a smaller shrine. Pro tip: Access varies—we got into the smaller shrine in the morning but were denied in the evening (possibly because our group had Westerners then). 📍 Vakil Mosque 🕌 A hidden gem with stunning pillars and domes, right next to the bazaar. Entry: 1M toman (~¥15). No dress code, and cameras welcome! 📸 Surprisingly empty—perfect for photos. Honestly, this simple yet elegant mosque was my favorite in Shiraz. 📍 Vakil Bazaar 🛍️ A maze of stalls selling carpets, nuts, spices, gold, and more. Found a fixed-price carpet shop—here's what I paid: • Coasters: 400K toman • Table runners: 1-2M toman • Small cushions: 2.3M toman 📍 Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) 🌷 Entry: 1M toman (~¥15). Shiraz's most iconic spot, but packed. The "arrive by 8 AM" trick doesn't work—crowds never stop! ☀️ Best time: Before 9 AM for soft light and slightly fewer people. Wait for tour groups to leave for a chance at empty shots. 📍 Qavam House 🏛️ A quick stop if you missed Tehran’s Golestan Palace. Entry: 1M toman. Highlights: gorgeous tiles, mirror mosaics, and wood carvings (30 mins max). 📍 Persepolis 🏺 60 km from downtown (~1hr by Snapp taxi). Entry: 1M toman. Rent an audio guide and refill at free water stations. 🚖 Pro tip: Snapp round-trip is just 2.8M toman (~¥40). If taxis are scarce, walk toward the main road to flag one down. 🌅 Sunset is magical—cooler temps and golden-hour lighting. But hurry! Tickets stop at 5 PM. 📍 Maharloo Lake (Pink Lake) 💕 A salt lake 35 km away (detour makes it ~45 km). Drive time: 45-60 mins. Round-trip taxi: 3.5M toman (~¥50). ⚠️ Winter warning: The lake often dries up. For the iconic pink pools, head to the salt flats. 📱 The pink is real but needs filter magic 🪄—temper your expectations! #Shiraz #IranTravel #PinkCity #HiddenGems

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