Shahmirzad

Shahmirzad is a town in the north of Semnan Province. It is important for tourism, history and agriculture. The town is set in beautiful natural surroundings with lush vegetation. Its average annual temperature is 11 degrees Celsius, ranging from -16 degrees in the coldest month to 34 degrees in the hottest month of the year. Its greenery, orchards, numerous springs and pleasant climate, together with its location in the desert province of Semnan, have earned the town the reputation of being the "paradise of the desert".

Because Shahmirzad is a summer pasture (yeylaq) area, its population varies between the cold and warm seasons, and it increases considerably in spring and summer. In terms of climate, Shahmirzad has cold winters and mild summers, and it is very green and lush. It is also cooler than the neighbouring towns. Walnuts and plums are the two main agricultural products of Shahmirzad, and the garden houses found in different parts of the town make it attractive to visitors to this part of Semnan Province. The Shahmirzad Agriculture and Industry Company was founded in 1988 (1367 in the Solar Hijri calendar) through the efforts of a group of the town's residents. It is known as the largest walnut orchard in the world, covering about 750 hectares.

The sights and attractions of Shahmirzad include Mount Nizva, one of the famous peaks of the Alborz mountains, and Shir Ghaleh (the Lion Castle), which was built in the Parthian (Arsacid) era. Haft Cheshmeh and Sarcheshmeh are two of the springs of Shahmirzad, located a short distance from each other. The historic Amin al-Roaya House in Shahmirzad is one of the Qajar-era historic buildings in the town. The Roozieh spring lies on the route between Chashem village and the Khatir Kuh area, 25 kilometres north of Shahmirzad.