Top 10 Amazing Places to Visit in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Ady Grewal on February 6th, 2020

Saudia Arabia has a very rich landscape. Previously, only Muslims used to visit the kingdom on Work, Permanent Residence basis or for Hajj/Umrah visas through their cheapest umrah packages from London and other cities. However, in late 2019, the country unveiled its Saudi Vision 2030 plan. In which the policies to boost tourism, healthcare, education, and infrastructure were made. In light of which the kingdom has now introduced the facility of tourist visas for both Muslims and non-Muslims as well. These visas can be obtained from e-services and even through visa-on-arrival procedure.

Here are the 10 amazing places to visit in Saudia Arabia.

1. Al-Ula.

Once the scene of thriving trade and commercial ventures, Al-Ula is a remarkable ancient destination with the potential to be an important archaeological destination for tourists. It’s a walled city that remains packed with mud-brick and stone houses.

2. King’s Fountain Jeddah.

The world’s tallest fountain in the city of Jeddah, King Fountain’s jet propels water to a maximum height of 853 meters! It is present in the Red sea. The distinctive quality of this fountain is that it uses the same sea/salty water and not the fresh one.

3. Jabal al-Lawz.

Boasting a wide variety of flora and fauna, Jabal-al-Lawz is a great place to go hiking and enjoy the best of the Saudi Arabian countryside.

4. Medain Saleh.

With splendid ruins of towers, walls, and dwellings, it is easy to see how grand Median Saleh used to be in its past. It is home to many ancient tombs and an old Ottoman railway as well.

5. Shuwaymus.

The incredibly surprising yet full of curiosity; rock carvings of Shuwaymus offers the perfect chance to be awed by rock art that dates back to thousands of years.

6. Wahba Crater.

700 kilometres away from Riyadh lies the gaping volcanic crater of Wahba. The region remains dotted with many lava fields, salt pans, and also an oasis. It is 250 meters in depth and 2 kilometres in diameter.

7. Asir National Park.

With Cooler climates than the dry and arid desert areas of Saudia Arabia, Asir National Park provides a leafy and lush environment. The variety of fun activities include trekking galore, camping, cable cars, and biking.

8. The Farasan Islands.

The glorious sandy beaches and dazzling cool waters make the Farasan Islands the best Saudia Arabian spot for relaxing and engaging in water sports.

9. Edge of The World.

Got the Head for Heights? Then Edge of the World in Riyadh is the ultimate travel destination for you. It offers views of an amazing desert landscape. While the space is dangerous to sit and stand on the edges but worth the experience!

10. Al Masmak Fortress.

Once a traditional fortress and an informative museum – Al Masmak Fortress is the perfect place to overview Saudi history; the culture, and the build-up to the present-day kingdom.

So, if you are going for Hajj or umrah through 5 star Ramadan Umrah packages 2020, these are the best tourist destinations to visit afterward.