Bibi Yanlu Forest Park

Bibi Yanlu Forest Park is one of the most prominent natural attractions of Gilan Province. It lies 5 kilometres southwest of the city of Astara, along the Astara–Ardabil road. Covering an area of 1,512 hectares, the park is part of the western Hyrcanian forests and the mid-elevation forests, and it is recognised as one of the province's model tourism areas. The park's natural landscape includes valleys, forest-covered slopes and a wide variety of plant species, which give the area a distinctive character.

The lush and varied trees of the park have made it one of the most beautiful forests in Astara. Native trees such as oak, beech, alder, hornbeam, linden, Persian ironwood (lilaki), zelkova, maple, walnut and hazelnut can be seen here. Part of the forest was planted by hand, which makes Bibi Yanlu Park the largest planted forest in the region and provides a pleasant setting for tourism and nature walks.

To reach Bibi Yanlu Forest Park, take the Astara–Ardabil road; the main entrance is near the village of Bibi Yanlu. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and the surrounding nature is green and scenic. In these seasons, visitors can enjoy walking on the footpaths, camping, photographing the natural scenery and wandering through the heart of the forest, while protecting the environment by following the principles of responsible nature tourism.