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Tourism in Saudi Arabia: The most beautiful and strangest 11 tourist destinations you must visit in Saudi Arabia


Tourism in Saudi Arabia


 Tourism in Saudi Arabia


It may not have had the necessary momentum in the past, but this has become in the past with the launch and activation of the tourist visa for Saudi Arabia, which makes it easier for foreigners to obtain it and enter the country for the purpose of tourism and attend new wonderful events in the Saudi seasons and the last such as Season  Riyadh and others.


 It may not occupy an advanced position in the list of tourist countries in the world, but this does not mean that it is not a country that is not worth a visit or does not contain what is worth seeing, on the contrary, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like other countries, includes wonderful and unusual attractions, but the difference lies  In the state’s effort to promote it internationally, which is what the Kingdom has begun to take serious steps to change.


 What can be assured is that tourism in Saudi Arabia is a sector that will witness development and prosperity in the coming years, especially with Vision 2030, which aims to make the Kingdom a country whose resources are not limited only to oil.


 Last year, 18 million people visited the Kingdom's , but all of them were for a religious purpose, which is to perform the rituals of Hajj, and apart from this Islamic edifice that Arabs and Muslims are proud of, Saudi Arabia has another aspect that requires discovering its features.


 In this context, and for those who have the idea of ​​visiting the Kingdom, we suggest the 11 most beautiful and strangest tourist destinations worth visiting in this country, which is rich in its heritage and civilization.


 1. Wadi Lajab - Al-Reith


 


 This area is a rocky crack in the middle of water flow in the northeast of Jizan, and it is an ideal park for kayaking and swimming.


 This area is visited by many vacationers from within the Kingdom, especially in the summer thanks to its picturesque nature and its distinctive atmosphere. The rocky sides of the valley block the sun for the rest of the day, which allows vacationers to stay in the water for long periods.


 2. Sharm Obhur - Jeddah


 


 One of the most important tourist areas in Saudi Arabia is Sharm Obhur, which is located 30 kilometers from the city of Jeddah, or as it is called the Bride of the Red Sea.

 This distinctive beach is located on the eastern side of the Red Sea and in the west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tourists flock to it frequently in the summer as a summer tourist destination par excellence.


 


 Sharm Obhur offers its visitors moments of entertainment and recreation through various recreational activities such as diving and sunbathing, without forgetting the wonderful sunset scene in this beach, you do not miss the summer fun available in this place!


 3. Wadi al-Tawqi


 


 In the capital, Riyadh, there is one of the tourist attractions and the Saudis are proud of it, talking here about Wadi al-Tawqi, which is considered the longest valley interspersed with a picturesque nature of rocks and trees, especially acacia trees. Visits to this valley are at their peak in the spring and summer seasons.


 When the rains fall in this area, waterfalls are formed that increase the beauty of its scenery, but being in it is considered at that time difficult due to its muddy environment, which is difficult to walk in.


 4. El Tanhat Gardens - El Tanhat Kindergarten


 


 For family sessions in the embrace of picturesque nature, you will not find better than Al-Tanhat Kindergarten, located in the city of Riyadh surrounded by Dahna sands from the east, and many valleys pour into it, and it is considered one of the largest kindergartens.


 


 The captivating nature of Rawdat Al-Tanhat is embodied in the acacia and Sidr trees, and different types of flowers that make this place a spring destination par excellence.


 5. Dumat Al-Jandal - Al-Jawf


 


 Domat Al-Jandal is among the most prominent tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia, and is a well-known northern tourist destination frequented by Saudis and foreigners.


 


 This region includes many tourist sites, including Lake Dumat Al-Jandal, which is at the forefront of the interest of visitors to the region, as well as heritage sites belonging to the Islamic civilization that characterizes the Kingdom, such as the Mosque of Omar bin Al-Khattab and its Mina, which is considered the first minarets in Islam.


 


 And do not forget the ancient shield neighborhood, which will dazzle you with its mud houses and stone paved lanes.


 6. Fifa Mountains (Al-Fifa) - Jizan


 


 One of the most beautiful views that you can enjoy in Saudi Arabia is the Fifa Mountains, especially for lovers of mountainous nature, the Fifa Mountains are located in the east of the Jizan region, which is a group of mountains wrapped around each other.


 If you love adventure and mountain climbing, you should not exclude this region from the list of areas that you intend to visit, as it may seem to you at first glance like a pyramid of rolling mountains and this will push you more to discover its magic.


 7. Al Wahbah Crater - Taif


 


 In the desert of the Kingdom there is one of the exciting scenes that may make you look like a meteorite that fell in the area, but this is not the case!


 


 This "crater of terror" is the largest crater in the Middle East, formed by volcanic activity that led to an underground explosion that generated steam due to the contact of molten rocks with groundwater, and was previously characterized by volcanic activity.


 8. Edge of the World - Riyadh


 


 The edge of the world or "the view" as the locals call it, is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia that is frequented by adventure lovers and lovers of exceptional destinations, which, despite being unknown, are a tourist masterpiece that deserves to be seen, especially in the fall and winter season, because the summer is hot.  very.


 This place is 90 km away from the capital, Riyadh, and is characterized by its picturesque landscape. It should be noted that 50 million years ago this place was the bed of a large sea that covered the Arabian Peninsula until the Levant.


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 9. The ancient village of Dhi Ain - Al Baha


 


 Heritage places that contain in all their details the fragrance of the past and history most characteristic of tourism in Saudi Arabia, and one of the oldest of these places;  Dhi Ain Heritage Village, which is 400 years old.


 


 The old shape of the houses and their beautiful monuments make the village a suitable place for lovers of exploring the masterpieces of history and heritage. The village has a spring of water located under the foot of the mountain that does not stop throughout the year.


 10. Noura Gardens - Noura Kindergarten


 


 Noura Kindergarten in the north of Riyadh is one of the areas that can be enjoyed in its picturesque natural atmosphere. This kindergarten is medium in size and full of natural plants that please the viewers.


 Large numbers of people flock to this kindergarten, especially in the spring season, when nature flourishes.


 11. Rock drawings in Hail
 


 The rock paintings in Al-Hail is one of the important archaeological sites that have been registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. The history of this ancient Mecca dates back to more than 10 thousand years BC.


 Lovers of antiquities will find their way in this place and they will breathe the scent of world heritage with those rock drawings that tell about a past history that is still in preservation.



 

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