Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Hail, the capital of the vast Arabian desert and home to poets and nightlife stories, is a Saudi city that includes many monuments and tourist attractions.
According to the General Authority for Antiquities and Tourism in Saudi Arabia, most of the tourist facilities in the city of Hail, including hotels and furnished apartments, are located within the inhabited neighborhoods and close to 40% of them, and the city of Hail is a recommended area for the development of tourism in the region.
Hail arches around the Al-Samra Mountains and is located between Jabal Shammar in the north and Jabal Salma in the south. Today, Hail in Saudi Arabia occupies a high position as the capital of the north-central region of the Kingdom and as a popular stop during the Hajj season.
Tourist and archaeological sites in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Hail, a city of history, culture and adventure, is also famous for hosting many international events, such as the Desert Festival and the Hail International Rally.
Among the most famous places and attractions:
Nafud desert
The Nafud Desert or what is known as the Sand Sea, according to the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, is a desert of red sand located in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula covering an area of 64 thousand square kilometers.
It is a destination for many adventure seekers with camping, dune bashing or sand surfing just outside of town.
Ayrif Castle
According to the Tourism Development Board in the Hail region, Aarif Castle is a destination that reflects the heritage and historical character of the Hail region, and is distinguished by its view of the neighborhoods and easy access thanks to its location in the center of Hail, as the castle was built on top of a mountain, and it can be seen from anywhere in the city of Hail.
In the castle there is a residential area, a mosque, bathrooms, places for prayer, toilets, sleeping rooms, a chapel, warehouses and other facilities that enabled citizens to live in it for long periods.
Node Valley
It is a mountainous area located deep in Wadi Aja, surrounded by mountains on all four sides and characterized by picturesque nature, running springs and palm trees.
Hail popular market
Souk Hail is also located right in the center of the city, selling traditional treats, dates, fruits, vegetables, and handicrafts such as pottery and woven mats.
Volcanic craters
It is located on the Salma Mountains, and it is one of the most famous mountains of the Arabian Peninsula, and the most famous of them is Al-Hatima.
Historic city of Vid
Which includes the ancient Kharash Palace, one of the oldest historical cities, 10 km east of the city of Hail.
The old town wall
It was called Fadak in the past, and it is one of the archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, including heritage buildings and forts.
Hail Regional Museum
The Hail Regional Museum is characterized by various traditional crafts and industries, and attracts all ages. The museum displays include the history of the Hail region through the ages, according to the Saudi Press Agency. There is a section dedicated to the geology of Hail, in which the rock formations are presented, accompanied by an explanation of their chronology and the natural diversity in the region.
Jubba city
Jubba was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, and it is a historical city and a beautiful desert destination for tourists from all over the world.
The city dates back to the Stone Age, and includes carvings, rock engravings, and ancient stone tools that tourists can see and learn about.
Samra Mountain Park
It is one of the distinctive mountain parks and is surrounded by adjacent mountains, the highest peak of which is about 170 meters.
2023-08-16 16:17:55
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