Geographically situated in the Arabian Peninsula, the immense kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an incomparable beauty due to its natural resources. Saudi Arabia is known to be the land of the two holy mosques. The country is filled with a great number of mosques and this is where you would find Mecca and Medina which are considered the two holiest places for the Muslims.
Saudi Arabia has the most diverse topographical features ranging from desserts, plains, plateaus and mountain ranges. It is the home of unique animals like species of lizards, hedgehogs and Arabian Oryx that only roams in the forest of the Arabian Peninsula. There are also endangered species of plants found in Saudi like desert chamomile, scarlet pimpernel and heliotrope. One of the things the tourism of Saudi Arabia is proud about is its nice metropolis areas. Tourists are definitely attracted to its nightlife. The cities of Saudi got several shopping malls, cafes and restaurants that serve as major entertainment spots.
Riyadh, one of its famous cities, is a natural beauty with its own dynamic commercial life. It has a number of great entertainment centers and accommodations for tourist. Another popular city is Jeddah which is located in the west of Saudi Arabia. It serves as a gateway to Mecca. It known for it’s countless of beaches. Corniche is a place found in Jeddah that has several open air architectures. In the east of Saudi lie the provinces of Dammam, Al Khobar and Dhahran which also got a number of tourist attraction as well.
The Masmak castle located in the city of Riyadh is considered the number one attraction in Saudi. The castle was built using the dried mud and it was the home for the Al Saud family. Recently it has become a part of King Abd al-Aziz Historical Center in order to preserve the whole place. Another great place to see is the diplomatic center which is a home to some foreign embassies. This place got nice roads, gardens, complexes and sporting facilities. The Riyadh museum offers different Arab displays including music and weapons used by this ethnic group. You might also want to visit the Kingdom Tower which is tallest skyscraper in Saudi. This building with three-level shopping center is owned by the prince of Saudi. The second tallest building in Saudi is the Al Faisaliyah Center. There is a golden ball at the tower that got a restaurant and shopping center inside.
One of the things to see is the King Fahd’s Fountain situated in Jeddah. It is known to be the highest fountain in the world. If you go over the eastern province of Saudi, you will find the oasis of Al-Ahasa which is known to give a nice scenic view. For nature lover, the mountains of Asir located in the south of Saudi are the best place to go if you want fresh air and great landscape.
The people of Saudi Arabia can be very accommodating when it comes to tourists. The only major concern is some terrorist attacks. Usually this happens in commercial and public areas. If you plan to visit Saudi, it is important to take note of the latest happenings regarding these matters. Tour operators and travel agencies are the reliable sources for this.
