Scenic spot introduction:
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and one of the fastest growing capitals in the world. It is located on the plains of the Hanifa Valley in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. The "Nasseriya District" in the city center is the special area where the king and the royal family live. It consists of dozens of palaces, hundreds of villas and gardens.Attractions distribution:
Riyadh is surrounded by an oasis, with vast date palm groves, palm trees and clear springs. It is like a courtyard in the vast desert, which is fascinating. The residential areas, industrial, agricultural areas and commercial areas in the city are arranged in an orderly manner.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, photography, visit, vacation, cityBest time to visit:
November to February
Shopping recommendations:
Watches, cosmetics, bags, clothes, gold jewelry, Saudi diamonds, Saudi coffee pots, desert roses, fossilized wood, marine animal fossils, camel bone jewelry, Middle Eastern tapestries, shawls, machetes, spices, etc.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Saudi Arabia>Riyadh City
How to get there:
Riyadh International Airport is an important air traffic channel in and out of Saudi Arabia. There are Cathay Pacific flights to Hong Kong twice a week. The direct flight from Urumqi to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, stops at Sharjah, the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates.
There is no public transportation system in the city of Riyadh, there is not a single bus, and the only few lines are minibuses. Generally, the only way to travel is to take a taxi.
Scenic area map:
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Precautions:
1. Taking photos in public places and scenic spots is prohibited in Saudi Arabia. You cannot take photos of people without their permission, especially Saudi women.
2. During the holy month of Ramadan (September of the Islamic calendar) in Saudi Arabia, except for patients, pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children, eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited from sunrise to sunset.
3. People in Sabah pray five times a day. During the four prayers after noon, shops and government departments will stop operating. Therefore, going out to do errands needs to be arranged according to the prayer time to avoid being turned away.
4. Female friends should not wear shorts or skirts when going to the beach. They should also prepare a black robe. If you don’t wear a black robe when you go out, you will be arrested by the religious police immediately.
