Wooden Village of Neyshabur

The Wooden Village of Neyshabur (Dehkadeh Choobin) is one of the most unique tourist attractions in Razavi Khorasan Province. It is located in Mohammadabad Aghazadeh village, in Neyshabur County. About 16 to 17 kilometres from the city of Neyshabur, the complex was built on a creative idea by engineer Hamid Mojtahedi, and its roots go back to the historic village of Mulla Mohammad Aghazadeh. In the past this area was a place of residence and a service stop for pilgrims travelling to the Shrine of Imam Reza (AS); today it has become a prominent tourist complex. The combination of wooden architecture, extensive green space and a living ecosystem has made the Wooden Village a rare example of sustainable tourism in Iran.

The main feature of the village is the complete use of wood in all of its buildings, including the mosque, museum, library, restaurant, bakery and gazebos, so that the whole complex is known as an ecological village. Its most notable building is the wooden mosque, regarded as the world's first earthquake-resistant wooden mosque, able to withstand earthquakes of up to magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. The mosque was designed without interior columns and built with a spider-like connection system and natural ventilation. In addition, natural ponds, fruit orchards, a livestock area and green paths create a calm and distinctive setting for visitors, offering an experience that goes beyond an ordinary visit.

The Wooden Village can be reached via the main roads of Neyshabur and the Eshaqabad road, and it can be visited in every season of the year. However, spring and summer are the best times to travel because of the lush greenery and freshness of the surrounding nature. When visiting the complex, it is very important to follow the principles of responsible tourism, including protecting the wooden structures, avoiding damage to the natural surroundings and respecting the local living environment. The Wooden Village of Neyshabur is not only a tourist destination but also a living example of the union of human creativity with nature and sustainable architecture, and it holds a special place in Iranian tourism.