Iran is planning on creating the first space theme park in Qeshm island. Iranian space agency and Qeshm free zone organization recently signed an agreement to design and develop this space theme park. According to Iranian newspaper IRIB based on this plan new destinations will be defined for both domestic and foreign travelers. These organizations intend to take advantage of tourism potential in the region. Such as the natural capacity of Valley of Stars. The clear night sky of this region is also a natural attraction for tourists.

Some experts think that the natural potentials of Qeshm Island like Valley of stars can make this region a hub for astronomy lovers. Valley of stars is a natural attraction of Qeshm Island. this strange geological region is a result of erosion of land and soil by forceful winds, seasonal thunderstorms and rivers. This kind of geological phenomenon is special to Qeshm Island among Asian countries. So Valley of stars in Qeshm is the only Geo-park in Asia.

Locals believe that these rocks shaped like this because in the past stars fell from sky. And so this happening shaped the rocks like this. Because of this legend some people call this place the valley of fallen stars. Some also say that this valley is home of transcendental and ethereal creatures like ghosts or Jinies. Special shape of rocks in Valley of stars produces a kind of unusual sound. Maybe this is on of the reasons that shaped the horror stories behind this place. All of these stories made valley of stars an attraction for tourists.

Qeshm Island tourism infrastructure

After making a decision to design first space theme park in Qeshm island probably there are going to be more tourist willing to visit the island. So providing  the needed infrastructure for hosting tourists in Qeshm Island is necessary. Since Qeshm island is an Eco-logical region it is important that tourism here is sustainable and don’t harm the habitat.