Top 10 places to visit in Saudi Arabia

2015-12-14 2015-12-14T09:42:42Z
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Arabiaweather.com- Ismail Qasimi- Makkah and Madinah are naturally the two places that every Muslim wants to visit, and what some may not know is that there are many other really uniquely diverse areas that should be more famous, and this is a collection of the best places in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Madain Saleh

An archaeological site dating back about two thousand years. These cities were built by the Nabataeans, the same civilization in which the city of Petra was built in Jordan. This site, which is the first Saudi site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, contains beautifully preserved tombs and drawings inside the caves.

Farasan Islands Reserve

Located in the Red Sea 40 kilometers off the southwest coast of Saudi Arabia, the Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands where you can explore beaches, Ottoman ruins, wildlife and more.

Abha city

It is the capital of the Asir region, a mountain city that enjoys a mild climate that includes many wonderful examples of traditional mud and stone architecture, some of which date back hundreds of years, and is the most popular summer festival among the locals and residents of the Kingdom.

Jeddah Corniche

The word Corniche generally refers to the waterfront area, and the coastal road is about 125 km long, and the coastal promenade is about 30 km on the Red Sea coast. Various arts.

Coral reefs in the Red Sea

The coral reefs, marine life and shipwrecks of the Red Sea provide a real opportunity for avid scuba divers to see life below the Red Sea, which many consider better than the Great Barrier Reef.

Janadriyah Festival

The festival takes place in Riyadh and is an annual event showcasing the local culture, folklore and traditions of the Kingdom, such as camel racing. The festival lasts for two weeks during the month of March.

Old Jeddah

The Old Town area, known as Jeddah Al-Balad, consists of dilapidated buildings and a number of historical, archaeological buildings that have been renovated while preserving their privacy. The oldest section of it dates back to the ninth century. Simply put, the city's lanes, mosques, and markets cannot be counted as one subject.

Old Diriyah

It is located outside the city of Riyadh and represents the historical capital of the ruling family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Some parts of it have been restored and it has unique tourism potential.

God and healing

It is a slope located south of the city of Taif. It is considered one of the most beautiful summer places in the Kingdom and can be reached by the latest mountain roads. It is also available on all services and the number of parks, and it has large numbers of baboons along the highway and the mountain, which are waiting to be fed by motorists.

The desert is big..more than you can imagine

Head to the desert, take part in desert adventures, camping, camel riding, jeep driving, hunting and much more in the vast expanses of the desert.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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