Top 10 Tourist Attraction Places in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area (approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula) and the second-largest in the Arab world (after Algeria). It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen in the south. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast. Its population is estimated to consist of 16 million citizens and an additional nine million registered foreign expatriates and two million illegal immigrants.

1. Al Masjid al Nabawi

One of the most important symbols of the Islamic Religion of Saudi Arabia, Al-Masjid al-Nabawi located in Madina is considered to be the world's second holiest mosque. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi at Saudi Arabia in Asia was built by the Prophet himself, and raised up to its present stature, by later Islamic rulers. One of the two most important features of the mosque is that the location of the tombs of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), Caliph Abu Bakr, and Caliph Umar (may Allah be pleased with the both of them) are within the Green Dome at the center of the mosque. The other important feature of the mosque is that the reward granted by Allah (the Glorified and Exalted) for prayers performed at this mosque is 1,000 that of any other mosque in the world, excluding Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca and Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

Al Masjid al Nabawi is one of the most important symbols of the Islamic Religion of Saudi Arabia

2. Al-Ula

Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia is one of the most interesting Suadi Arabia Tourist Attractions. This is an ancient site that had once had been the hub of trade and commerce. The Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia is located somewhere between Al Madinah and Tabuk in the central region of Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia

3. Jabal al-Lawz

Jabal al-Lawz (also known as Gebel el-Lawz) is a mountain located in northwest Saudi Arabia, near the Jordan border, above the Gulf of Aqaba at 2580 metres above sea level. The name means mountain of almonds.Jabal al-Lawz features among the most popular Saudi Arabia Tourist Attractions and the region is famous for its unique flora and fauna. A bird watchers paradise and a botanists Eden, the Jabal al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia is a treat for all. Put on your trekking gear and roll up your sleeves as you prepare for the enchanting expedition of your life.

Jabal al-Lawz

4. Jamarat Bridge

The Jamarat Bridge at Saudi Arabia is a must see place not only for the Muslims but also for those belonging to other religion as it holds a very significant place in among the places of tourist interest in Saudi Arabia. Your Saudi Arabia Travel Guide cannot do without the name of Jamarat Bridge.

The Jamarat Bridge at Saudi Arabia

5. Jannat al-Baqi

Jannat al-Baqi in Saudi Arabia is burial ground that is of great historical significance to the Muslims as it contains the remains of many relatives and friends of the prophet Mohammed including his mother wife and grandfather. Today the place has nearly seven thousand companions of Prophet Mohammed. The name of the graveyard means Tree Garden of Heaven and the place is truly considered to be sacred.

Jannat al-Baqi in Saudi Arabia

6. The Jawatha Mosque

The Jawatha Mosque is situated in the Al Khilabiyah and you have to travel approximately a distance of 12 kilometers North east of Hofuf before you actually reach this place. The Jawatha Mosque in Saudi Arabia was constructed in the 7th Century by a tribe known by the name of Bani Abdul Qais that inhabited the area in the early Islamic period.

The Jawatha Mosque

7. Masjid al-Qiblatain

Masjid al-Qiblatain in Saudi Arabia usually features at the top of any Saudi Arabia Travel Guide. Located in the holy city of Madina, Masjid al-Qiblatain at Saudi Arabia in Asia is visited by devout followers of Islam from all parts of the world. An embodiment of the ancient Culture of Saudi Arabia, the mosque ranks among the most important Tourist Attractions of Saudi Arabia.

Masjid al-Qiblatain in Saudi Arabia

8. Medain Saleh

The exotic Medain Saleh in Saudi Arabia is located towards the South of Petra and is one of the most significant Saudi Arabia Tourist Attractions both in term of historical significance and beauty. This place had once served as a trade link between South Arabia and Petra and had once been the center of civilization. Medain Saleh in Saudi Arabia is an ancient city the place is dotted with the ruins of walls, towers and also houses.

Medain Saleh

9. MountUhud

Mount Uhud in Saudi Arabia is the site of the famous Battle of Uhud which was fought on 23 March, 625 CE. This exotic region forms an intrinsic part of the Saudi Arabia Travel Guide. Extending from East to west the mount has a slope towards the north and covers a total of seven kilometers in length and three kilometers in breath.

Mount Uhud in Saudi Arabia

10. Quba Mosque

The holiest of holies among the mosques in Madina, The holiest of holies among the mosques in Madina, Quba Mosque in Saudi Arabia is the oldest mosque in the world. Visited by pilgrims world wide, the ancient mosque is one of the leading Tourist Attractions of Saudi Arabia and forms part of any Saudi Arabia Travel Guide. in Saudi Arabia is the oldest mosque in the world. Visited by pilgrims world wide, the ancient mosque is one of the leading Tourist Attractions of Saudi Arabia and forms part of any Saudi Arabia Travel Guide.

Quba Mosque in Saudi Arabia

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Explore more about wine through San Francisco wine tours

 A northern part of San Francisco is the place for wine tours and most predominately Napa Valley and Sonoma. Usually tourists are picked up from their respective hotels or any given landmarks and the tourist guides used to show them through the wine tour. Wine Tours might vary las some may be a day trip while others are overnight tours.
Napa Valley Wine Country Tour with Lunch
This full day Napa and Sonoma Wine Country tour takes in the best of California's world famous premium wine making region.  Napa Valley lies 50 miles north of San Francisco and is North America's premium wine making region.

The Napa Experience Tour by the Wine Country Tour Shuttle is the Most Comprehensive Napa Valley Winery Tour from San Francisco! This tour provides many great unique features such as 4 Premium Napa Winery Stops, Goes into the heart of Napa Valley not just nearby, Picnic Lunch, Winery Tours and the best part a 50 minute relaxing Ferry/Bay Cruise from Napa area back to San Francisco (which totally avoids traffic coming home). This tour is truly unbelievable from the expert narration from their Wine Country Guides to the great wineries they visit. At only $99 per person, plus tasting fees (we highly recommend this unique tour). Tour Highlights include: Andretti Winery,V. Sattui Winery (Picnic Lunch Included), Franciscan Estate Winery and White Hall Lane (Winery Tour included) and a unique Ferry/Bay Cruise to the San Francisco that completely avoids going home traffic.

Redwoods and Wine Country tours
Redwoods and Wine Country tours is a one day trip that is accompanied along with hotel pick up and drop facility. This tour makes you travel through the wine country where you get to enjoy the wine samples and also get to learn more about winery. The tour usually takes passenger through the Muir Woods National Monument and over the Golden Gate Bridge. The tour package usually includes three wineries and halts at a winery wind cave.

Wine Country Tour
The Wine Country Redwoods Combo tour combines nature and culture. Heading over San Francisco after you are picked up at your hotel our guide takes you over the Marin headlands down into Muir Woods Valley. In Muir Woods you'll spend around an hour, strolling under the Coastal Redwood Sequoia trees. Then as we head over the headlands again you will see the magnificent views of the valley and learn about historic Wine Country on your way to Sonoma
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Top 10 unusual festivals in the world

If you want to seeking novelty for your trip can refer festivals and special events later.

1. Gold Rush Days At Sacramento, California, USA, on the International Labour Day is this ancient city celebrated festival Gold Rush Days again and turns the street  into a scene like in the Wild West movies from the 1850s..

 Gold Rush Days

 2. Day of the Dead, Mexico as creepy as it sounds, is commonly known as 'Dia de Muertos' in Spanish and is traditionally celebrated on 1st and 2nd of November in Mexico. This festival celebrates the lives of loved ones who have died while also reminding people about their own mortality. Skull is used as a symbol of the holiday. People go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing foods and beverages, as well as photos of the dead. This is done to encourage visits by the soul.

In those days, the kind of candy shaped coffins and skeletons, the puppets made ​​of paper filled in shops.

3. Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand  has an unequalled charm and mystique, whether it is celebrated on a grand scale in a major city or quietly in a small village of just a few rude huts, but for a truly breathtaking experience, the north of Thailand is the place to go. Even from the end of Lent, the build-up starts with firecrackers banging and booming in the night and, gradually, there appear what seem to be moving orange stars in the sky. As Loy Krathong itself nears, coconut frond archways spring up at the gates of houses, earthen lamps glow in the night, and paper streamers and lanterns appear everywhere.

Loy Krathong festival take in three-day , which takes place around the full moon day of November

4. Thaipusam in India: This is the only weird festivals in name against India which has over 33 lakh Gods and Goddesses.  The festival is celebrated among the Tamils were in they celebrate the birth of Murugan, the Son of Shiva and Parvati. The participants go bald and then do weird stuffs like hooking up sharp things and then pulling heavy objects with the hooks. The general belief is that the more you receive pain, the more blessings are what you will get.

Thaipusam in India

5. Naked Festival in Japan: January in Japan is as cold as in other northern parts of the hemisphere. But the freezing temperature does not deter thousands of men running in the streets with nothing but a loincloth on them. Hadaka Matsuri is a festival for ritual purification held in different forms across Japan. In Inazawa, men in loin cloths struggle to touch a naked man called Shin-otoko for good luck. These naked festivals are fun events but with undertones of spiritual significance.

 The freezing temperature does not deter thousands of men running in the streets with nothing but a loincloth on them

 6. The Fringe Festival, Edinburgh is the world's largest art festival where visitors, artists, music and theatre mix together in a beautiful experience. This makes Edinburgh one of the most beloved places in UK. From 3 to 27 August, spanning 25 days, this year's festival will involve over 25,000 artists with over 40,000 performances!

The Fringe Festival originated when some artists weren't accepted to participate in the official Edinburgh's international festival

7. The Bristol International Balloon Festival is now in its 35th year and is Europe’s largest ballooning event. It’s a spectacular, free, four days of fun for the whole family from 8th – 11th August 2013. During the fiesta over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at 6am and 6pm and light up the skies on Thursday and Saturday night with the famous nightglows. Fun activities on the

The event features four days of colourful hot-air balloon displays, attracting over half a million visitors to the scenic grounds of Ashton Court

8. Las Fallas, Spain one of Spain's most odd and crazy festival held every year in Valencia. Las Fallas means "the fires" in Valencian. The origin of Las Fallas dates back to the 16th century when the onset of spring season was celebrated as a pagan ritual. The focus of this festival is to create and destroy ninots(puppets or dolls), which are statues made out of cardboard,wood,paper-mache and plaster. These ninots are lifelike and usually demonstrate satirical scenes or poke fun at corrupt politicians and Spanish celebrities. Many ninots are several feet tall. The ninots remain intact until March 19th, after which men stuff them with fireworks.

All the streetlights are switched off and the ninots are set on fire at 12 am exactly

9. Inti Raymi - The Festival Of The Sun In Cusco Peru: Every year on the 24th of June, Cusco celebrates the festival of Inti Raymi. This festival was celebrated by the Incas as the Festival of the Sun where the God of the Sun Wiracocha is honored. The Inti Raymi symbolizes the eternal consecration of marriage between the Sun and his sons, the human beings. Inti Raymi was the most important festival of the Inca empire Tawantinsuyu which based its religion on the cult of the Sun. On the 24th of June they celebrate the winter solstice, in other words the beginning of the Sun's New Year.

Viewers will be attracted by the spectacular performances of the colorful costumes, music, dance and performances fire to sacrificial

10. Dragon Boat Festival, China , also known as the Dwanwu Festival has been celebrated in China for more than 25,000 years! The Fifth day of the Fifth lunar month marks the beginning of the various events held and also boosts up the tourism industry. Legend says that a Chinese patriot, Qu Yuan threw himself into the Mi Lo river to protest against the corrupt government in the period of 475-221 BC. In order to save him and prevent the fish from eating him, the locals threw rice patties into the river. Ever since then rice dumplings or zongzi are prepared and eaten during this festival season. Other activities include drinking realgar wine and dragon boat racing.

The race begins with the rowing of boats to the rhythm of pounding drums

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Top 10 most beautiful Desert on the world

1. Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, China is one of the largest sand desert in the world. In 2008, a snowfall lasting 11 days has turned the desert into a white beach.

Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, China

2. Lencois Maranhenses Desert in Brazil there are many salt lakes. Although containing 14% of the world's fresh water and has the largest rainforest in the world, Brazil has the honor of being one of the most beautiful deserts. Every year from July to September, the heavy rains to create the thousands of lakes in the desert. The white sand dunes with blue waters that visitors have to ask yourself is in the desert or on the coast.

Lencois Maranhenses Desert in Brazil

3. Salar de Uyuni Desert, Bolivia is the desert's largest salt water lake in the world. Located in the highlands of southern Bolivia, covering an area of ​​12,000 km2, Uyuni has 65 billion tons of salt and lots of salt  carpets spread. Lake surface reflects sunlight like a mirror. But lying at an altitude of 3,700 m and no inhabitants, it is difficult to reach this place.

Desert of Uyuni, Bolivia is the desert's largest salt water lake in the world

4. Farafra Desert in Egypt as opposed to yellow in most other places, sandy desert located in northern Egypt has attractive creamy white.

Farafra Desert in Egypt

5. Atacama Desert, Chile : Covering a total area of 105,000 sq km (40,541 sq mi), stretches 1000km (600mi) from southern Peru into northern Chile. Said to be the driest place on Earth, it receives almost no rainfall whatsoever. In fact, certain parts of the desert may not experience rainfall for hundreds of years. As a result of these harsh conditions, particularly in the lower Atacama Desert, plant and animal life is almost non-existent. The northern coastal areas, however, do receive a little more rainfall, and as a result, are less arid.

 Atacama Desert, Chileit receives almost no rainfall whatsoever

6. Namib Desert, Namibia/Angola :Covering an area of 81,000 km sq (31,274 sq mi), the Namib is a coastal desert, situated along the southwestern coast of the African continent. Stretching over 2000km (1200mi), the Namib crosses Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Characterized by its red sand dunes, that can reach heights of up to 1200ft (365m) or more, the Namib Desert is considered to be particularly old, even by geological standards.

Namib Desert, Namibia/Angola

7. Huacachina, Peru, America : Source Also known as the “Oasis of America”, Huacachina is an oasis around a natural lake in the desert. The oasis is in Southwestern Peru and has a population of 115 (1999). The oasis features on the back of the 50 Nuevo Sol note. A legend states that the lagoon was created when a beautiful princess was disturbed by a young hunter while bathing. She went away and the pool in which she was bathing, transformed into a lagoon. Her mantle became the surrounding sand dunes and she herself is rumored to have turned into a mermaid living in the oasis.

Huacachina, Peru, America : Source Also known as the “Oasis of America”

8. Black Desert of Egypt is located in the area formed by volcanic eruptions,distance to the white Desert Farafara is 100 km to the northeast. It is covered with small black stones.

 Black Desert of Egypt

9. Sahara Desert, North Africa :The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, spanning over 3.6 million square miles and running through several countries in Northern Africa including Egypt, Morocco, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Sudan, Mali, Algeria and Tunisia. It’s name, ‘Sahara’, is derived from the Arabic word for ‘desert’. The hottest temperature ever was recorded in the Sahara Desert - an astonishing 58 degrees Celcius. The vast majority of the Sahara is a large expanse of sand, though some mountain ranges and grasslands are present, sparse though they may be.

 Sahara Desert, North Africa

10. Antarctic Desert has largest humidity. The average rainfall in Antarctica is less than 5 mm, but at the same time, 98% of desert area is covered by ice and snow. As a result, severe weather here has dry, wet, cold makes people can not survive.

Antarctic Desert has largest humidity

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Top 10 most beautiful lake in the world

 One of the most beautiful landscapes is the lakes which are also gifts of nature. Basically, they are water bodies which are somewhat like a basin surrounded by land from all sides. As water in a lake is in still position and lakes are not considered as a part of oceans. Moreover, lakes are found in mountain regions, volcanic regions or along with the rivers.

10. The Well-Known Plitvice Lakes in Croatia

The Plitvice Lakes are certainly amongst the top-rated tourist attractions in the country of Croatia. However, this is actually a formation of smaller lakes rather than one big lake – the formation is connected to a breath-taking waterfall that will surely draw your attention. The Plitvice Lakes are so beautiful that they have been voted as part of the UNESCO World Heritage. If you love lakes and you want to make a world tour of the most appreciated ones, or you are a professional photographer and you want to make the best out of what nature has to offer then you should definitely put the Plitvice Lakes on your list to visit.

The Well-Known Plitvice Lakes In Croatia

9.The  Five Flower Lake in China

It is found in Jiuzhaigou Valley of China and is a national park. Also a nature reserve which is known for colorful water lakes, waterfalls and peaks which are snowcapped. Because of colorful leaves which are blue, dark green, light yellow, etc in color and gathered at front side of lake, Five Flower Lake got its name and color.

Five flower lake in China

8. The Como Lake in Lombardy, Italy

A place where you can stroll amid palm trees and blooming rhododendrons while admiring snow-capped mountains has got to be magical, right? Blessed with a superb microclimate, Lake Como in Northern Italy is the kind of place that leaves you searching for fancy words to capture its exquisiteness—but a simple “bellisima” (beautiful) is a start. Get on the water by hiring a vintage Riva speedboat to take you on a tour of the lake’s villas and villages.

7. The Peyto Lake Located in Canada

The Peyto Lake is popular all around the world not only for its beauty, but also for its unique colors that gradually change according to season. Just like the above-mentioned Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, the Peyto Lake is another popular destination especially amongst professional photographers who want to shoot some breath-taking, unique photos. If you are in Canada and you are anywhere near Alberta, make sure to visit the Peyto Lake as you will surely not regret it!

The Peyto Lake

6. The Pichola Lake in  Udaipur, India

Maharana Udai Singh chose to build his City Palace here in 1559. Since then, Lake Pichola, one of a chain of lakes in Udaipur, has enjoyed an elevated status—even though it was artificially created in the 14th century. Adding to its allure are two islands, each with its own palace, that don’t need Instagram filters to look spectacular when silhouetted at dusk. Sail across the lake to visit Jag Mandir Island Palace, where royals used to hold parties, and have your own royal meal.

The Pichola Lake

5. The Shangrila Lake, Skardu in Pakistan

Also known as Lower Kachura Lake is located at the Shangrila Resort in Skardu. One of the most beautiful natural lakes and due to same reason, it is a famous tourist destination which even has an extra unusual restaurant which has been built on body of an airplane.

The Shangrila Lake, Skardu in Pakistan

4. The Malawi Lake in Africa

This lake has become a natural reservation not too long ago, and it is considered one of the largest, deepest and most beautiful lakes in the entire Africa. As statistics reveal, the Malawi Lake is actually situated on the ninth place in the top 10 largest lakes in the world. What makes this lake unique is not only its outstanding appearance, but also the fact that it is the home of many different species of fish. This is why the lake is protected and cherished.

The Malawi Lake in Africa

3. The Tahoe Lake  in  California and Nevada

Lake Tahoe is so beautiful that a ski resort with slopes overlooking the body of water named itself Heavenly. Driving around this crystal-clear alpine lake (the largest in North America) is enthralling, with the viewpoint at Emerald Bay a definite must. Then take the Heavenly Gondola up the mountain for a hike with a lake view. Both California and Nevada lay claim to its shoreline, (and you can ski in both states on the same day at Heavenly), making it not only a multi-season playground but also a destination for gamblers and nightlife lovers who flock to its Nevada casinos.

 The Tahoe Lake  in  California and Nevada

2. The Melissani Lake Located In Greece

Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the entire world, given its outstanding tourist destinations, crystal clear waters and the numerous sandy beaches. However, there is another aspect that makes Greece popular nowadays, and that is the Melissani Lake. In a nutshell, this is basically a cave lake that is located in Kefalonia, and it is entirely surrounded by caves and forests. It is like a lost paradise located right in the middle of the nature.

 The Melissani Lake Located In Greece

1. The Australia’s Pink Lake

Just like the name suggests, this particular lake is actually pink, due to a unique combination of chemicals found in the water and some bacteria, which apparently turns the water pink when they react. This is a salt lake located in the Western side of Australia, and its bizarre yet appealing color attracts tens of thousands of curious tourists from all around the world.

The Australia’s Pink Lake

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