Thursday 23 May 2013

Experience the Rich and Diverse Travel and Tourism in Saudi Arabia

From the stable and growing economy, travel and tourism is growing at a high pace in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Throughout the year for Umrah and Hajj (mainly for religious purposes) plenty number of visitors visit Saudi Arabia. During the Hajj season the kingdom receives more than three million people coming to Mecca and Medina to perform Hajj. The mountains, valleys and Red sea beaches along with turquoise water are some well known tourist spots in Saudi Arabia. 


Common Museums in Saudi Arabia: 
*   The National Heritage and History Museum in Riyadh
*   Museum of Buraidah
*   Dammam Historical Museum and Public Library
*   Dhahran Exhibition Centre
*   Folk Village

Saudi Arabia has been a travel destination for centuries with millions of people visiting the kingdom from all around the world. Mostly, the visitors are from Muslim community for undertaking pilgrimages. Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia that is full of attractive locations and cultural hub. It is a city surrounded with an ever-expanding network of modern roads, residential suburbs, attractive shopping malls and industrial parks. It also maintains much of its traditional appeal that can be seen in Qasr Al-Hokm district, which has been carefully preserved to make the cultural and social center of Saudi Arabia. Tourist attractions in the kingdom signifies both historical and beauty of the kingdom.

Top Tourist Attractions in Saudi Arabia:

*   Al-Ula
*   Dumat al Jundal
*   Jabal al-Lawz
*   Jamarat Bridge
*   Jannat al-Baqi
*   The Jawatha Mosque
*   Masjid al-Qiblatain
*   Medain Saleh
*   MountUhud
*   Quba Mosque

Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia and is modern commercial center considering Saudi Arabia's most colorful cities. It has more than 300 gardens and includes world's tallest fountains. The Eastern province, Dammam is also an important center for shopping, oil and industry. Asir province is another attractive tourist in Saudi Arabia. It offers an extensive region of steep mountains, lush green scenery and cool breezes. Taif is another popular city in the kingdom that is located 5,600 feet above sea level in the southwest region of Saudi Arabia. The pleasant climate, lush parks, sunny skies and exotic wildlife have drawn attention of many visitors towards this city.

For the religious tourism the kingdom is largely surrounded around the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Mecca receives around four million for Umrah and is one of the five pillars of Islam.

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