Sunday, November 16, 2014

Places Of Interest To Visit In Saudi Arabia

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or KSA is known as one of the largest oil-producing countries. As such, it is a popular destination for foreign workers.  However, KSA is not really well-known as a tourist destination.

KSA though offers more than employment to anyone who will be coming to this country. There are many great places you can visit here as well.

Amazing Places Worth Visiting In KSA

The following are some of the beautiful places you can never miss visiting while you are in Saudi Arabia:

Madain Saleh. Many people say that if you can only visit one place of interest in KSA, it should be Madain Saleh. Madain Saleh is home to the tombs of the ancient Nabatean people.
When you visit this place, you will be amazed by its other-worldly scenery. Its rich history makes it also a great destination worth visiting and exploring.  While you are here, you can also check out The Hejaz railway and the nearby the town of Al-Ula which boasts of a beautiful oasis, museums, an old mud village and ruins and the tombs of Khuraibah.

Farasan Islands. 
This place is one of the favourite diving destinations of Jacques Cousteau. It is home to several beautiful private beaches. The Islands is also a bird watchers paradise and it is also home to mangroves and endemic Gazelle species. There are also numerous historical sites on the main island worth visiting as well.

Al Soudah.
The Asir National Park and the Al-Soudah area near Abha are both lush, breezy and refreshing paradises best visited during the hot summer months. The park offers trekking, camping sites, cable cars, and other outdoor activities and fascinating architecture.

Wahba Crater. This volcanic crater, found 700km from Riyadh towards Taif, has breath-taking scenery that includes lava fields, an oasis and salt pans. You can explore the crater by foot and even camp here for a memorable overnight stay. 

Info source: ksa.izomart.com

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