[2025 Baku ] Travel Guide for Highland Park (Updated May)

Azerbaijan, one of the three Caucasus countries, is half sea and half flame. Its natural scenery and cultural history are both worth exploring. Here's a comprehensive travel guide! ▫️Visa: -One-year visa-free period from July 20, 2024 to July 20, 2025. You can travel anytime during this period. It's recommended to visit Georgia and Armenia together. ▫️Language: Some people speak English, so it's advisable to download a translation app in advance. Overall, communication is quite smooth. ▫️Accommodation: You can choose to stay in Baku's Old City, which is convenient for visiting most places and exploring the ancient town. ▫️City attractions to visit: Baku Old City Flame Towers observation deck Highland Park Heydar Aliyev Center

#cityplaybook The capital of Azerbaijan is an incredibly beautiful city with a rich history and well-preserved old architecture. This was my first trip to Baku, and it’s definitely a city I want to return to! ✨Here’s a list of must-visit places: • The Old City and Maiden Tower • Highland Park • Flame Towers • Heydar Aliyev Center (designed by Zaha Hadid)💘 • Car Museum (located on the -3 floor of the Heydar Aliyev Center) • Baku Promenade • Nizami Street and Fountain Square 🥘Restaurants: • Dolma Restaurant – delicious local cuisine and authentic interior • Old Garden Restaurant – traditional Azerbaijani food • Pizza Inn – Italian and local dishes • InnVino – a great bar with Italian cuisine • Qaynana – local cuisine • The Story cafe 🧳Traveller tip: •It’s best to explore the Old City with a guide—you’ll learn lots of fascinating facts! •The metro is the cheapest way to get around—just 0.53 manat per ride! #historicallandmarks #localguides #deliciousfood #familytrip #azerbaijantravel #azerbaijan #baku #caspiansea #scenicspotguide #instagramworthydestinations

#getgoing2025 Highland Park in Baku offers some of the best views in the city. I went in the evening, and the sight of the Flame Towers glowing against the backdrop of the Caspian Sea was unforgettable. The park itself is peaceful, with plenty of spots to sit and reflect. I took the funicular up, which was a fun little ride, and spent a couple of hours just soaking in the atmosphere. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone coming to Baku. 📍Highland Park, Baku, Azerbaijan #azerbaijan #baku #travel #caucasus #park

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Highland Park in Baku, Azerbaijan, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! 🌄As I made my way up to the park, I was greeted by stunning views of the city and the Caspian Sea. The walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens was refreshing, with vibrant flowers and towering trees that provided a serene atmosphere. One of the highlights was the Alley of Martyrs, a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives for Azerbaijan. It was a powerful reminder of the country’s history and resilience.At the top, I was mesmerized by the panoramic views of Baku's skyline, including the iconic Flame Towers. Watching the sunset from this vantage point was magical, as the city transformed into a dazzling display of lights.Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, Highland Park has something for everyone. I highly recommend visiting this gem when you're in Baku! #baku #travel #exploreazerbaijan #Explorebaku

Highland Park offers panoramic views of Baku and the Caspian Sea. The Aliyev Cultural Center was designed by Zaha Hadid Studio. Take photos at the ILOVEBAKU check-in spot. Flame Towers are a landmark of Baku. The Juma Mosque is a historic mosque with a courtyard with a fountain. The chandeliers and round arches on the ceiling are very beautiful. The Khan's Palace was built in 1797 and is still well preserved. The special thing about this palace is that it does not use any nails, and it preserves the murals and various artistic features of the time. A large area uses colorful mosaic glass. When the sun shines into the palace, it is a colorful beauty, a beautiful and colorful world. The ancient Silk Road post station has a history of more than 300 years and is still used as a post station. In 2019, it was rated as a World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations.

It might be a very appropriate name to say that the High Terrace Park is the "balcony" of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. As the name suggests, this park is built on a high ground in Baku, adjacent to the old city of Baku and overlooking the blue Caspian Sea. If you stop here and look out, you can have a panoramic view of the entire city of Baku. It is said that the night view is even more brilliant and charming. The High Terrace Park is located next to Baku’s landmark, the Flame Towers. These are actually three separate buildings - a luxury hotel, An office building and an apartment, designed in the shape of a flame, together form a landmark in Baku. Azerbaijan, famous for its oil production and wealth, is also known as the "Land of Fire". The Flame Towers represent the long-standing and endless worship of fire here. Also related to fire is the ever-burning "True Flame Tower" in Gaodai Park - the eternal flame in the Independence Heroes Memorial Tower. This is to commemorate the soldiers who died in Azerbaijan's wars and conflicts (mainly with Armenia). Relying on the huge profits brought by oil, Azerbaijan, with its greatly increased military strength, has gained the upper hand in the conflict with Armenia. The High Platform Park is the best viewing platform in Baku. The azure waters of the Baku Bay of the Caspian Sea ripple with the waves, and cruise ships, yachts and Ferris wheels on the seashore embellish this vast scenery. At sunset, the sea breeze is particularly pleasant. The setting sun dyed the towering Flame Towers a warm golden color. Local people were strolling and sitting on the beach. It was a relaxing and lazy evening in Baku.

Foreword As I write these words, Azerbaijan and Armenia have just ended another brief Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the three countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus or Outer Caucasus region have a complicated love-hate relationship that has lasted for thousands of years. This region south of the Caucasus Mountains, east of the Caspian Sea, and west of the Black Sea, is located at the junction of Europe and Asia. Historically, the South Caucasus was ruled by the Persian Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Arab Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, and was later incorporated into the territory of Tsarist Russia, becoming part of the Soviet Union. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, the three countries became independent, and it has been just over 30 years. Although they are three countries, the total area of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia is about the same as that of Hebei Province in China, and the total population of the three countries is only about 1/5 of Hebei Province. Only Azerbaijan has a population of over 10 million, and the other two countries have a population of about 3 million, mostly concentrated in their respective capitals. The Nagorno-Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the disputes between Georgia and North Russia over South Ossetia and Abkhazia, make this small region extremely complex. And this is the heartland of the Eurasian continent, where different civilizations and religions blend. The majestic mountains, deep canyons, ancient churches, old cities, quiet towns, and winding coastlines all come into your view here. The people strolling leisurely by the Caspian Sea in Baku in the evening, and the musicians and passers-by dancing and singing in Tbilisi at night, are all showing you the calm and passion from the Caucasus. Our journey begins from here, from the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan to the Kura River flowing through Tbilisi, crossing the mountains and valleys of the Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia, which we could not visit due to time constraints. This is a journey to the heart of Eurasia, the Caucasus. The trailer is out, let me tell you all about it. Looking at the Caspian Sea from the Baku Heights Park, this largest city in Azerbaijan is known as the 'Little Dubai of the Caucasus' One of the landmarks of Baku - the Aliyev Cultural Center, designed by the famous Zaha Hadid Studio. Sheki, Azerbaijan, the star track of the Caucasus Mountains. Georgia's famous love town, Sighnaghi. The Ananuri Castle, which has been on the cover of 'Lonely Planet'. Overlooking Tbilisi under the night sky from Mt. Sulorak. The girls dancing on the streets of Tbilisi at night. The night of Tbilisi. Azerbaijan Chapter Baku, 'Little Dubai of the Caucasus' Departing from Beijing, flying for more than 3 hours to Urumqi, Xinjiang, and then flying west for 4 hours, you can reach Baku, the largest city in the South Caucasus by the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is actually not a 'sea', but the largest lake in the world. However, the area of the Caspian Sea, which is 370,000 square kilometers, is actually larger than many of the world's seas. Geographically, the Caspian Sea is part of the ancient Mediterranean Sea. The Caspian Sea is a place where locals usually walk and relax. It's very comfortable to feel the autumn breeze here. The vast Caspian Sea has given Azerbaijan rich oil and gas resources. From the plane flying over the Caspian Sea, you can see many drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan is one of the birthplaces of the modern oil industry, and the world's first oil well is in Baku. Before the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan and Russia were the only two member republics that did not need central financial subsidies. The local wealth is evident. Among the three countries in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan's economic strength is also the best. The world's first oil well, Azerbaijan is the birthplace of the modern oil industry. This is a common sight in Baku, with densely populated residential areas on the seemingly sparse vegetation hillsides. The villas and small buildings on the top of the mountain are said to be built by local rich people. The abundant funds brought by oil and gas resources not only helped Azerbaijan gain the upper hand in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, but also made the capital Baku a very modern city, known as the 'Little Dubai of the Caucasus'. Walking in the central city area of Baku by the Caspian Sea, it feels like strolling on the streets of Europe. There are many luxury stores and cafes with crowds of people, and there are also many luxury cars on the streets, which are very lively.