Exploitation of Tourist Guidance Signs on the Route to Qaleh Bala Tourist Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the design, construction, and installation of route guide signs on the road leading to Qaleh Bala tourist village and Turan National Park. ... The work on Qaleh Bala and Turan Biosphere Reserve has been completed. The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, referring to... the importance of these areas in the tourism cycle of Semnan province, added: In this plan, signs with the titles "Welcome to Qaleh Bala, Wildlife-Friendly Village", "Qaleh Bala Tourist Village"...
According to the reporter of Mirath Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: In line with the implementation of tourism infrastructure development programs and with the aim of improving tourists' access to natural and historical destinations, the design, construction, and installation of guide signs on the routes leading to Qaleh Bala village and Turan Biosphere Reserve has been completed.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, referring to the importance of these areas in the tourism cycle of Semnan province, added: In this plan, signs with the titles "Welcome to Qaleh Bala, Wildlife-Friendly Village", "Qaleh Bala Tourist Village", and also the dedicated sign "Turan National Park, Biosphere Reserve" have been installed on key routes with the aim of informing and accurately guiding visitors.
He stated: Qaleh Bala is not just a tourist destination, but rather the gateway to the unique wildlife of Turan National Park. Therefore, the installation of these signs has been designed with a "responsible tourism" approach to convey educational messages related to wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting the Turan Biosphere Reserve to travelers, while guiding tourists.
Razavian further emphasized the role of road infrastructure in the growth of the tourism industry, saying: The creation and strengthening of guide signs, in addition to reducing tourist confusion and increasing travel safety, plays a significant role in branding this village as an important and sustainable destination on Iran's tourism map.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County concluded by noting: This department is committed to continuing the programs for renovation and strengthening of tourism infrastructure in target villages, and we hope that with these measures, a memorable and informed experience will be created for tourists visiting this pristine and spectacular region.