Shizan Village

Shizan is a village in Kuhsangi Rural District, in the Mian Velayat District of Taybad County, Razavi Khorasan Province. It lies in the southwest of Taybad County, in an area of mountains, valleys and hills, and has beautiful, enchanting scenery. Shizan's old terraced houses sit inside a valley, surrounded on all four sides by huge, high mountains, a feature that has earned the village the name "the Masuleh of Taybad". In 2006 (1385 SH) Shizan had a population of 503 in 103 households, and in the 2011 (1390 SH) census it had 455 people in 95 households. Most villagers work in farming and animal husbandry, and abundant springs and tall, sturdy trees form an important part of the village's natural character.

Shizan's nature is its main tourist attraction. Its many springs, lush trees, high mountains, old terraced houses and the stream running through the valley give it a look quite different from other villages in the region. Birdsong and the sound of flowing water, together with the mountain and valley setting, add to the village's natural appeal and make it a pleasant getaway for people in the area. To the south of the village is a large dam built by the Jihad-e Sazandegi (Construction Jihad) organization for the villagers. It is another sight worth seeing in Shizan, and recreational fishing around it is of interest to visitors. Alongside the natural attractions, Shizan Hill is an important historical site in the region, dating from the 5th to 9th centuries AH, and lies north of the village. It was registered on Iran's National Heritage List on 26 Dey 1386 SH under registration number 20585. The sunset views and the village's autumn landscapes are also among Shizan's notable sights.

Shizan is reached by road along a gravel track; the road to the village is not paved. Given the lush greenery, the springs, the trees and the stream in the valley, spring is the best time to visit Shizan and enjoy its scenery, and autumn, with its own distinctive landscapes, can also be a good time to explore the village. When visiting Shizan, travellers should avoid littering, damaging trees and vegetation, polluting springs and water sources, and harming the village's old fabric and historical sites, and should observe safety precautions when near the dam.