Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yemen Tourist Attractions

Yemen is often a region situated from the southwest an area of the Arabian Peninsula. The region has four principal regions: the eastern and western highlands, the Rub al Khali desert, and also the coastal plains. You will find 3 major types of tours a visitor can pick from when starting up a tour in Yemen: the Felix Arabia Tours, 1001 Nights Tour, and Queen of Sheba and Gulf Tour. The 2nd tour, which is the 1001 Nights Tour, offers a 13-day tour that starts at Sana'a. Yemen is an exotic Middle Eastern country that is located on the Arabian Peninsula. The Sandy plains, fertile plateaus, sand dunes and the mountainous terrains of Yemen, allure the visitors. The brilliant architecture, souks, spice markets, mosques and city walls of Yemen are captivating. Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen is a major tourist attraction of Yemen. Sanaa is considered to be an old city and urban settlement. It is a World Heritage City and is home to spectacular specimens of exceptional architecture, innumerable mosques, baths and homes. The National Museum is a great attraction in the city.

Wadi Dhar is another interesting place in Yemen. Wadi Dhar is popular for being home to Imam's rock palace. Wadi Dhar is a famous place, where people spend their leisure hours, in Sanaa. The capital of Yafur dynasty, Thula Himyarite attracts many visitors, from various parts of the world. The city of Taizz is also another attraction in Yemen and is situated in the southern part of Yemen. The city is replete with old buildings and modern skyscrapers. An ancient fort, Al- Qahera is an interesting tourist place. For a shopping buff, who tours Yemen, Beit Al Faqih is an experience in itself. Beit Al Faqih is a famous place that is world- renowned. Yemen has an array of tourist attractions like Zabid, Khoka, Al- Janad mosque, Sibam, Tarim, etc.

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