Facts about Lankaran enable tourists to learn about the culture and tradition of the country before you land in the city of Lankaran. Facts about Lankaran also enlighten a tourist on the best possible manner to explore the city.
Lankaran is arguably the most picturesque part of Azerbaijan. Located on the south-east part of the country, it is one of the five natural geographical regions of Azerbaijan. In the North Lankaran region borders on the Kur-Araz lowland and in the south east it borders on the Caspian Sea. It is surrounded by Astara, Masalli and Lerik rayons. Facts about Lankaran states that the territory consists mainly of plains and partly mountains. The highest point in the city is 200 meters in the foothills and the lowest point in Lankaran is 28 meters below sea level by the Caspian coast. The distance between Lankaran and Baku is 268 kilometers.
Things to see in Lankaran:
- Istisu Sanatorium- This is a hot springs sanatorium that is situated in a natural area with oak and iron-wood trees and a small stream.
- Hirkan National Park is 15000 hectares of natural park. It has 150 kinds of trees and bushes. Here one can spot boar, wild boar, spot antler, jackal, Asian leopard in the park and a wide variety of birds.
- Yanar Bulag area is famous for its water spring that burns constantly as if it were a gas lit flame.
- Heydar Aliyev Park is a sprawling park where one can see a museum, monuments, and water fountains with the accompaniment of lights and music.
- Xanbulan Lake is a wooded reservoir in the lower foothills to the south east of the city. It is wonderful place for picnic and nature gazing.
- Gizil Agaj State National Reserve is a natural reserve that is spread over 88,360 hectares of land and has 23 sorts of mammals, about 270 sorts of birds, 12 sorts of reptiles and 47 sorts of fish.
Dining in Lankaran:
The famous dishes of Azerbaijan are available in the restaurants of Lankaran. Some famous restaurants in Lankaran are Dalga Restaurant, Sahil Restaurant, Titanic Restaurant and Uzbek Restaurant. Cay Xana is a bar famous for serving local brews.There are even several tea houses in the city along with quite a few cafes.
Hotels in Lankaran:
Some famous hotels in the city are Gala Hotel, Hotel Xazar, Dalga Hotel and Gizil Tac.
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