The kingdom is full of natural ingredients along its vast area that varies between coasts extending on the Red Sea in the west and the Arabian Gulf in the east, which includes hundreds of islands, green mountains in the southwestern regions, agricultural oases in Al-Ahsa and forests in Asir and Al-Baha.
The regions of the Kingdom are characterized by a cultural heritage for thousands of years, which extends in sites recorded in the UNESCO world heritage, the most prominent of which are the historic Durya, the Hail Heritage Meal, the historic Jeddah, and the Al-Ahsa Oasis.
According to “SPA”, the Saudi Tourism Authority launched the Saudi summer season “Breathe” from June 25 to September 30, 2020 AD; Visitors can enjoy the enchanting nature, climate diversity, historical depth and authentic Saudi culture in ten tourist destinations.
Today, the Kingdom is working through the Ministry of Tourism and the Saudi Tourism Authority to form a national tourism vision that accompanies the goals of its ambitious vision 2030, where the coming years will witness a major shift in the tourism industry, enhanced by the availability of a specific infrastructure that includes all regions, and natural diversity and historical treasures will have a presence in shaping National tourist painting, competition regionally and internationally.
The capital of the Kingdom of Riyadh combines heritage with contemporary modern life, and embraces the kingdom’s historical roots and evidences.
Ad-Diriyah is the heart of Riyadh, the buzzing culture and heritage, which consists of several areas, including: Al-Bujairi and Al-Turaif, and its monuments have become a UNESCO heritage site in the year 2010 AD. This region is a beautiful witness to architecture.
Evidence of the nation’s birth is spread in Riyadh and its suburbs, as Masmak Citadel stands tall between these sites, and it is a 150-year-old mud-built castle.
The journey will not be complete without visiting the old markets of Riyadh, and enjoying its products, such as the historic Al Zal Market in Riyadh, in which various products of traditional handicrafts of woven carpets, spices, incense, traditional clothing and antiques are displayed.
The edge of the “end of the world” is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Riyadh, as it is separated from its visitors by a winding path along a hill leading to the highlands of Tuwaiq. To unveil a captivating landscape of its barren valleys, and its breathtaking horizon on a high-rise called the “End of the World”, located 90 kilometers from the city of Riyadh, which is part of the vast slopes of Tuwaiq, which extend to more than 600 kilometers in the center of the Kingdom, and it was overlooking an ancient road An ancient commercial used to cross the Arabian Peninsula from Yemen to the Levant.
When visiting the Kingdom, it is necessary to stop in Jeddah, as there is no place comparable to its charm, the pace of life in it and its markets, and the old town, not to mention its coast, as it is the gateway to Makkah Al-Mukarramah with its ancient Islamic history.
Jeddah has acquired a historical dimension. When you visit the “Al-Balad” region that was built in the seventh century AD, you will enjoy one of the unforgettable experiences, as there are delicate renovations that were made on the homes and alleys to preserve the region’s charm and authenticity.
The Jeddah Corniche is the most popular area, as it is a park of more than 30 kilometers that embraces the waters of the Red Sea. It has many restaurants, entertainment places and gardens for rest and relaxation.
The art scene has flourished in Jeddah, and today in the city’s galleries, what cater to all tastes of modern art, most notably the Jeddah Museum of the Solids, which is located on the Corniche, and includes an amazing collection of pieces dedicated to the bride of the Red Sea, including the work of (Henry Moore, Jean-Arp and Alexander Calder and Joan Miro), in addition to the international city of Al-Tayebat for Science and Knowledge, which is one of the important places to visit, the museum includes a wide range of monuments dating back to Islamic history and the pre-Islamic era.
Taif won the lion’s share of the volume of domestic tourism in the Kingdom, which culminated in the title of the city of roses and the bride of Saudi summer resorts, due to its mild climate in the summer season.
Taif is famous for distinguished tourist places such as museums, gardens, popular markets, fruit plantations, roses and aromatic flowers, as well as cultural tourist places such as the Okaz Market, which bears the name of one of the most important ancient markets, and it is a forum for intellectuals, poets and various arts.
The bride of summer resorts is characterized by a number of famous sites, such as the Shubra Palace, which contains the Taif Regional Museum, and the “Al-Hada Cable Car”, which runs down and up from the highest mountains at the top of the Al-Hada, down to the village and resort resort Al-Kar entertainment.
In the eastern region of the Kingdom, the visitor is enjoying a historical, economic and cultural heritage. Dammam is the main city in the region, and the home of cultural monuments and the center of the oil and gas industry in the Kingdom. The King Abdulaziz Center for Global Culture is “enrichment”, a diverse cultural destination that includes arts, science, literature and innovation, preferably Spend a day at the center and enjoy its library, as well as a theater, cinema, museums, galleries, a laboratory of ideas and multiple workshop spaces.
And tourists can spend time in the popular village in Dammam for an integrated interactive experience, through which they get to know life in the Kingdom.
The city of Al-Ahsa in the east of the Kingdom is famous for its picturesque green lands listed in the UNESCO list and home to one of the largest oases in the world. It also includes historical sites dating back to the Stone Age.
The limestone hilltops of the continent provide stunning views of the surrounding areas from 200 meters above sea level, exploring the maze of caves and paths dug into the rock.
And includes Al-Ahsa, the Guatha Mosque, which was built in the seventh year AH, and Ibrahim Palace, which was built during the reign of the first Saudi state, and inside the Dome Mosque, while displaying artifacts and various photos in the Palace Museum.
Asir region is located in the south of the Kingdom between the mountains, and during his tour, the visitor will discover the beauty and secrets of the city of Abha, which is the capital of the region, where he will enjoy the local historical sites in addition to visiting the highest mountain peak in the Arabian Peninsula in the Al-Souda Park, with an altitude exceeding three thousand meters, which is a unique park With picturesque environmental characteristics, the highest percentage of rain occurs in its green rug, in the Asir region, while a thick forest of juniper trees covers it.
It also provided the park with hanging cars “cable cars” to reach its visitors to Al-Aws Park with the brightest men, where there is the museum, heritage library and archaeological palaces.
The Al-Baha region is a historical museum open to the top of a mountain of white rocks, dating back more than 400 years, and includes Raghadan Forest Park, a rugged natural area qualified to become one of the most important tourist attractions
In the area, it connects to the village of Dhi Ain through winding roads and valleys.
Among its famous landmarks is the village of Shada, which is located halfway to the top of Jabal Ibrahim, and is characterized by stunning landscapes between highlands, green cliffs and valleys of the Sarawat Mountains.
The coastal coasts of Tabuk and Jizan, and the coasts of Yanbu, Rabigh and Jubail, compete to project a distinctive picture of tourism in the Kingdom.
“Breathe in the spirit of Saudi Arabia”, which is the most beautiful title to spend the most enjoyable times, and get acquainted with the ancient Kingdom’s treasures, ancient civilizations, rich heritage, and diverse culture, which narrates the history of the Arabian Peninsula.
SOURCE : SAUDI24
