Travel to Incheh Boroun
A trip to Incheh Boroun is a journey to the heart of pristine nature and the rich culture of the Turkmen people; a place where the blue sky and the tranquility of the desert blend together.
The Incheh Boroun Free Trade Zone spans an area of 12,000 hectares, extending from 15 kilometers north of Aq Qala city to the border of Turkmenistan. The predominantly tourist area of this region is located in the northern parts, near the border with Turkmenistan. The distance from this area to the city of Gorgan is approximately 80 kilometers. Tourists planning to visit this area can enjoy the views of the internationally recognized Ala Gol, Aji Gol, and Alma Gol wetlands, as well as possibly the Turkmen Desert camel caravans. Ultimately, the Incheh Boroun border market will be the final destination for tourists in this region. This border market has been hosting numerous travelers from across the country for several decades, offering a variety of domestic and imported goods, including Russian and Turkmen products.
Almagol Wetland is a saline wetland. This wetland, along with two other wetlands, Alagol and Ajigol, has been registered in the Ramsar Convention since 1975. The water salinity of this lake is lower than the Alagol and Ajigol lakes, and the main source of its water supply is Atrek River, and various types of flora and fauna, including ducks, geese, and flamingos, can be seen in this wetland. Ajigol Wetland, located south of the village of Tangli, is part of a restricted shooting zone along the border area. This designation helps protect the wildlife and preserve the natural environment in the region. Alagal Lagoon is the largest lake in Golestan and a saline lagoon. For this reason, the cultivation of Caspian Sea saltwater fish, especially whitefish and carp, thrives in this wetland.
The village of Tangli, located adjacent to the Incheh Boroun Free Zone, was registered as the national village of Turkmen embroidery in 2020, and 300 artisans are active in the field of handicrafts in this village. Embroidery is one of the ancient and prestigious handicrafts of the people of Iran, especially the Turkmens of Golestan, where, through the artistry of the women and girls of this ethnic group, plain fabrics are transformed into textiles with diverse colors and stunning patterns.
In line with the development of tourism infrastructure to attract a diverse range of tourists, the Incheh Boroun Free Zone Authority has prepared investment packages and allocated land for the construction of various projects, such as hotels, hostels, eco-lodges, tourism farms, restaurants, museums, handicraft shops, and sustainable infrastructure for birdwatching in the surrounding wetlands.