Turian Village

Turian is one of the most interesting villages on Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province. It lies about 31 kilometres southwest of the city of Qeshm and is one of the island's notable places for its history, culture and nature. The village is in the central district of Qeshm County, in Ramkan Rural District, and because it is relatively close to the centre of the island, it is easy for travellers to reach. Turian sits among the villages of Khaledin, Ramkan, Tam Sonnati and Bagh-e Bala, and farming is one of the main activities of its people. The rural setting, the extensive palm groves and farmland, together with the historic remains, give visitors a different view of Qeshm from its well-known natural and coastal attractions.

One of Turian's most important features is that historic sites and agricultural landscapes sit side by side in a rural area. The historic cemetery of Turian is among the village's most notable sights. Among its old graves are inscriptions in Kufic and Arabic script, written in praise of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and Imam Ali (AS); some of these works are said to be about a thousand years old. Alongside these historic remains, the village's palm groves and sunflower fields are among Turian's natural and agricultural highlights, and in the sunflower growing season they create a striking scene for travellers and photography enthusiasts. The village's history is also linked to stories about Turanshah and to buildings such as the historic mosque and bathhouse. This combination makes Turian a good destination for getting to know, in one visit, a part of Qeshm's history, village culture and farming landscapes.

To reach Turian, take the main Qeshm–Bassaidu road, and after reaching the village's side road, continue along it for about 2 kilometres. Because Qeshm is extremely hot in the warm months, autumn and winter, and the cooler periods of the year in general, are better times to explore the village, visit the historic cemetery and see its palm groves and fields. If your main goal is to see the sunflower fields, time your trip to the growing and flowering season. During your visit, please avoid entering farmland without permission, damaging crops or picking flowers, and do not touch or damage the gravestones in the historic cemetery. Keeping quiet, taking your litter with you and respecting the privacy and daily activities of residents are key principles of nature tourism and responsible travel in Turian.