Scenic spot introduction:
The Old Walled City of Shibam is a world cultural heritage. It is located in Hadramawt Province of the Republic of Yemen. It rises like a mirage from the middle of the desert of the Arabian Peninsula. The complex of adobe building materials is as high as 30 meters, it was indeed a high-rise building in the Middle Ages.Attractions distribution:
The ancient castle of Shibam is surrounded by military defense walls and built on cliffs. It is rectangular in shape, about 500 meters long from east to west and 400 meters wide from north to south. Its tower-like architecture is so impressive that the city is nicknamed "Manhattan in the Desert."Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing and Historic SitesBest time to visit:
November-March
Shopping recommendations:
You can buy some travel souvenirs such as waist knives, coffee, gemstones and silverware as gifts for relatives and friends.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Yemen>Sanaa City
How to get there:
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou all have direct flights to Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, with regular flights, connecting via Dubai or Doha on the way.
Yemen's transportation is mainly highways. The capital Sana'a is connected to major domestic towns by highways. The main long-distance transportation is large buses.
Aviation is relatively developed, with international and domestic airports such as Sana'a, Aden, Hodeidah, Mukalla, Saiyoun, Taz, and Atgo. There are scheduled or unscheduled flights between major cities, and international routes are directly accessible. All countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Southeast Asia, Europe and Northeast and South Africa.
Scenic area map:
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Scenic area services:
There are large hotels in all major cities in Yemen that provide accommodation and transportation facilities, such as Sheraton Hotel, Taj Sheba Hotel (five-star), Hadda Hotel (three-star) in Sanaa; Aden Hotel (five-star), Sheraton Hotel in Aden Hotel (five-star) and SofeTel in Taz (five-star), etc. In addition, there are also some small hotels with reasonable fees that can meet the needs of different consumption levels.
Precautions:
1. The mountain roads in Yemen are steep, especially during the rainy season in March, April, July and August every year, flash floods are prone to occur.
2. Yemen is an Arab country and the food is halal. Generally, hotels do not provide meals unless booked in advance.
3. Most hotels do not provide slippers, towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, boiled water, etc. The electrical socket interface is different from that in our country.
4. In Yemen, women should dress relatively conservatively and not be too revealing to avoid causing dissatisfaction among the locals.
5. Summer temperatures in the plains and deserts of Yemen are around 40°C, so beware of heat stroke and diarrhea.
6. Bring your own water and drinks along the way, and less cash.
7. Respect local customs and men should not invite local stranger women to take photos. Do not enter the mosque at will. If you want to enter the mosque to take pictures, you must obtain permission in advance.
8. Random checked baggage should be confirmed by the aircraft gangway to avoid being off-duty or lost. Provokes aggressive behavior. There is a big temperature difference between the mountains and the mountains, so bring more clothes.
