Historic tea garden in Fuman to undergo major development
During a ceremony held concurrently with the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, marking the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the groundbreaking for the development and revitalization of the first tea garden in western Gilan Province was held in Fuman.
The project, which aims to establish a boutique hotel and a specialized tea museum, was attended by Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, along with a number of provincial and local officials, chtn.ir wrote.
This historic tea garden, dating back to the mid-18th century, is set to be transformed under this national tourism project into a hub for introducing the history, culture, and art of tea production in Iran.
Speaking at the ceremony, Darabi highlighted Gilan Province’s unique potential for attracting tourists, stating that the implementation of this project represents a strategic and significant step toward the development of sustainable tourism, the strengthening of the national brand of Iranian tea, and the stimulation of economic growth in western Gilan. He added that reviving this valuable heritage will not only preserve the identity of Iranian tea but will also create employment opportunities and promote local development.
The development plan includes the construction of a three-story building, part of which will be dedicated to a boutique hotel with a capacity of 40 guests, while the remaining sections will house a specialized tea museum and a live tea-making workshop. The museum will showcase historical tea-farming tools, related documents and images, as well as the tea production process from plantation to cup.
This initiative, being carried out through the efforts of the Gilan Province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization in cooperation with private-sector investors, is considered a milestone in the development of tourism infrastructure in Fuman and in introducing the region’s lesser-known capacities.