As we reported, an info-tour was organized in the frame of “Let’s know and introduce Nakhchivan” project by “Nagshijahan Holding” in order to promote the tourism potential of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on April 8-10. The visit of the tourism men who visited the historical, religious, cultural monuments, medical institutions, interesting places of Nakhchivan within two days, ended on April 10. Before their departure we learned their impressions:
Mustafa Joshgun (Turkey): - I am glad that I have had the opportunity to get acquainted with the historical places, at the same time with the fascinating nature of Nakhchivan, one of the ancient civilization centers of the Turkic world. We visited Batabat pasture and Aghbulag Recreation Center, the charming nature corners of the autonomous republic, we admired the spectacular scenery along our trip. We saw magnificent, unique nature monuments there. After my trips, I was convinced that Nakhchivan had great tourism potential. The preservation of the Batabat pasture creates a solid basis for the development of ecotourism in the future. Floating island and surrounding scenery in this area are distinguished for its charm, beauty, makes curiosity in people.
It is important to note that the protection of nature and the environment is of great importance for our future. It is very nice that we obviously see it in Nakhchivan while our stay. The care to the trees shown by the hard-working people along the roads attracted our attention. The participants of info-tour enjoyed this beautiful scene and we were delighted to be in a land that people love nature and care about it.
Mustafa Kalayji (Turkey):- Nakhchivan, a charming corner of Azerbaijan, is a very attractive place for tourists with its fascinating nature, ancient historical monuments and rich culture. During our acquaintance with Nakhchivan, we witnessed a great deal of work on the development of tourism here. Magnificent hotels, entertainment and recreation centers have been built and put into operation, and a beautiful place for the cultural rest of people in the summer – Uzunoba beach has been created. So, today in the autonomous republic significant infrastructure projects covering these and other areas have been implemented. Cities, settlements and villages have been almost reconstructed. At the same time service sector in Nakhchivan is in the real development stage. The development of this field and the current tourism potential of the autonomous republic allow us to say that in the future this region will be one of the leading tourism centers in the region.
I would like to note that I will do my best for the promotion of Nakhchivan. Because I am sure that a man who visits Naklhchivan once will come to see this land again.
Arash Garayli (Iran):- Everyone knows that Nakhchivan city is the capital of Islamic Culture. During the info-tour I witnessed that this is not accidental. Because there are a large number of samples of Islamic culture in Nakhchivan. Mainly, these samples have been restored at a high level and returned their previous majestic appearance. This is also a very important event for Islamic world. Nakhchivan is an important land from the standpoint of development of the religious tourism. Ashabi-Kahf, the holy sanctuary in the Islamic world, is in Nakhchivan. As we know, 9-27 sentences of “Al-Kahf” chapter of “Koran” deal with this place. In addition, I have learned that there are imamzadehs, many sacred places, zaviyas, khanagahs in the autonomous republic. All these allow us say that religious tourism will develop in the autonomous republic in near future, visitors from moslem countries will visit Nakhchivan.
Yelena Gorokhova (Russia):- Until now, I have traveled around the world and gained valuable information. Before I came to Nakhchivan, I had accumulated enough information about this ancient land through social networks. The rich history, culture, modern appearance of Nakhchivan, national and spiritual values formed here attracted my attention. The place which I was most interested was Duzdagh Physiotherapy Center. I am glad that within the info tour I could see that place. Duzdagh amazed me with its appearance and healing properties. The salt tunnel and salt rocks surprised me. I learned that the air is very healed in the treatment center, where the patients suffering from asthma are treated. Many people I know in my country suffer from this disease. After returning home, I will say about the benefits of the Duzdagh Physiotherapy Center.
I want to emphasize that during the info tour, we were welcomed everywhere in Nakhchivan. I'm very happy to have an opportunity to get to know the ancient land and I'm coming back in the future. And I want to bring all my friends.
Farzona Sufiyeva (Tajikistan): - I dreamed to be in Nakhchivan before. I know that Nakhchivan land has given Azerbaijan a many historical personalities, warriors, intelligentsia, scientists. That's why it was pleasant and memorable for me to be in this unique land.
I must say that all my positive thoughts about this beautiful land have been justified, and the uniqueness of the autonomous republic was even more amazing than I had expected, and made rich impressions.
During my stay in Nakhchivan, the main points of my attention were the order and the cleanliness of the streets, the people’s hospitability and cheerful manners. The magnificent composition of modernity and antiquity is evident in front of our eyes. Solid character of the development and, at the same time, the restoration of historical monuments, that is, the care to historical past shows the great future of this region. I think that is a proud for everyone in Nakhchivan. I'm glad to take part in the info-tour. I am glad that after my return, I have a lot of things to share with my friends about this land. In this sense, the promotion film we watched here, booklets provided by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic are important sources for getting more information about Nakhchivan's tourism potential.