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Bingöl’s floating islands mesmerize nature lovers in eastern Türkiye

Bingöl’s floating islands mesmerize nature lovers in eastern Türkiye

The floating islands in Turna Lake, close to the Solhan district of Bingöl, japanese Türkiye provide guests a peculiar sight as they modify location in response to the wind’s route.

Situated within the Aksakal hamlet of Hazarşah village, affiliated with Solhan district, the floating islands in Turna Lake are among the many area’s most vital vacationer sights.

Visited by native and overseas vacationers all year long, the islands adorned with timber captivate guests with their greenery in spring, with their motion captured with drones utilizing time-lapse images.

The floating islands, protected as a “Floating Islands Nature Monument” by the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks, provide guests the chance to spend time in nature.

As a results of the efforts by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism and the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, tour corporations have began to go to the area extra regularly.

According to information stored by the Bingöl Branch Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, the floating islands have hosted roughly 8,500 guests because the starting of this yr.

To enhance the view of the islands, the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks constructed a terrace at a distinguished level, and picnic areas had been organized for guests to spend time with their households.

Selahattin Yazar, the director of the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, instructed Anadolu Agency (AA) that Bingöl has a singular richness when it comes to pure magnificence in Türkiye.

Yazar defined that Bingöl’s nature shows distinctive magnificence each season and said that the floating islands are on the forefront of town’s tourism.

Visitor testimonials praise Bingöl's unique natural beauty, likening it to destinations like the Black Sea, Bingöl, Türkiye, April 28, 2024. (AA Photo)

Visitor testimonials reward Bingöl’s distinctive pure magnificence, likening it to locations just like the Black Sea, Bingöl, Türkiye, April 28, 2024. (AA Photo)

Explaining that winter, nature and thermal tourism exist within the metropolis, Yazar mentioned: “It would really be a loss to pass without seeing the floating islands when you come to Bingöl. The lake formed under natural conditions has become a beauty with three islands. It is one of the rare natural beauties seen in nature. Unlike similar ones found all over the world, these islands have trees on them. It has such beauty. People are curious about it and come here. This interest is increasing year by year.”

Stating that they perform numerous actions to advertise the area via social media with the assist of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Yazar mentioned that there are numerous businesses bringing guests to Bingöl.

Stating that they proceed their efforts to draw extra guests, Yazar continued: “We are in constant communication with TÜRSAB (the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies). According to our recommendations, agencies organize their programs and tours. As a result of our joint efforts, tours to the region are more efficient. Now we have a very nice peaceful atmosphere in our region. We have routes determined for nature walks in our province. We have started to attract an increasing number of tourists to these routes. Visitors who come here leave our city with great peace and happiness after exploring this natural environment.”

Bingöl’s distinctive magnificence

Visitor Mehmet Hanifi Başım expressed that Bingöl’s nature is actually lovely, stating that they got here from Diyarbakır with a caravan and did not expertise any difficulties.

Başım mentioned: “I think it’s a beautiful route for an Eastern tour. The beauty of Bingöl is unique; it doesn’t fall short of the Black Sea. It’s the perfect season right now. We are very satisfied.”

Dilan Topkan Başım, who got here to the area together with her husband and baby in a caravan, talked about that the motion of the islands may be very attention-grabbing they usually actually appreciated the floating islands.

Ayşe Aydın, who got here from Istanbul and initially from Trabzon, mentioned the area is magnificent.

Mesut Çakır, who got here from Muş, defined that he visited the floating islands for the primary time, saying: “I knew about the floating islands but hadn’t had the chance to see them up close. I liked them very much. I want everyone to come and see them.”

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