tea and citrus plantation toursin Lankaran
The southern zone of the country considered the homeland of citrus fruit production in Azerbaijan, especially the warm, subtropical climate of Lankaran is very suitable for growing citrus fruits. If you’re lucky enough to visit the region during early autumn, you’ll be able to see colourful village orchards overflowing with mandarins, lemons and kumquats. Afterwards, you can learn how different jams are made from these fruits. Lankaran is historically renowned for its high-quality fragrant tea, rice, greenhouse vegetables, citrus fruits, stunning nature, and natural resources. Historically known for its rice plantations, tea growing also began to blossom here in the 1930s and quickly developed into a symbol of Lankaran – look out for the giant samovar monument that greets visitors upon entering the city! Tours of local tea and citrus plantations are available.
One of the unique spots in Lankaran is the bamboo plantation in Talishli village. Here, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Japan for an instant. If you're interested in natural treatments, you should definitely visit 'Balchı Seyavush' in Lankaran, beekeeping farm, a place dedicated to bee therapy, and bee products. At this place, you can experience bee therapy as well as taste bee products. Every autumn, the Lankaran Tea, Rice, and Citrus Festivals offer a chance to sample the best local products.
