Ghoori Gol Wetland

Freshwater lagoon with easy access for tourists and a suitable habitat for waterfowl breeding

Natural Attractions

Nature tourism is a type of tourism in which tourists travel to visit uninhabited and untouched natural areas and watch plants, birds, fish and other animals. This type of tourism is based on living nature, i.e. it is a trip to natural areas responsibly that protects the environment and improves the quality of life of local people. Ecotourism does the least damage to nature and culture of the region. In the modern world today, terms such as ecotourism are used which have a broader meaning than nature tourism.

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Birds

species of birds have been identified thus far, all of which are migratory birds except for the moorhen. What adds to the importance of this magnificent biodiversity is the presence and breeding of important waterfowl such as white-headed ducks, marbled ducks and ferruginous duck. White-headed duck, ferruginous duck, and slender-billed curlew are classified as endangered birds and marbled bird, greater scaup and the little bittern are among the protected birds of the wetland. In addition to the presence of important and protected species in the lake, a significant number of birds live in the wetland. Their number reaches 3500 to 4000 in the lake area. 7.8% of them are indigenous birds of the wetland while the rest are immigrants. Other water-related vertebrate species include 14 species of reptiles, 4 species of amphibians and 1 species of fish.

Local foods and products

Ghoori Gol wetland, like other areas of the wetland, has its own values and functions that in the form of wetland management program, the main values and functions of the wetland can be preserved and steps are taken to believe in it as much as possible ...

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The wetland’s tourism guide

If you are a fan of visiting wetlands or if you want to spend a memorable day in a place with beautiful scenery and rare birds, Ghoori Gol wetland is the best place for you. This wetland is located between the cities of Tabriz and Bostan Abad and is easily accessible. The reflection of sunlight in the fresh and clear water of Ghoori Gol wetland, which reaches a depth of 13 meters in some places, fascinates every viewer.

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