Taif's top tourist destinations
Taif is a wonderful summer destination, characterized by its pleasant atmosphere and the richness of its land with farms, roses and divine beauty that varies between mountains, valleys and natural parks that reflect the richness and beauty of nature in the Taif region and its increase in tourist destinations, beautiful and attractive parks and various events, in this article we will share with you a tour of Taif, the bride of the resorts.
Long history
Taif and its inhabitants were present in the history of the Arabian Peninsula and was a settlement for many Arab tribes, and it was a source of poetry, science and arts, as its market “Souk Okaz” embraced the most famous poetry race in Arab history, which still today gathers people on the history of this city and its depth steeped in history.
Taif’s tourist destinations are highly linked to its tourism assets and ingredients. The high altitude of its mountains, its pleasant summer weather, and its attractive agricultural crops attract large numbers of internal and external tourists to spend cool and beautiful summer times.
Taif climate
Taif is characterized by its high altitude and thus moderate temperatures in the summer, cold in the winter, and in some parts of it the temperatures in the winter are very low.
Gardens and parks in Al Hadda:
Taif is known for its beautiful weather and charming nature between the mountains and highlands, and from there it is famous for its parks, and the most famous park area is the Huda region, which rises 2000 km above sea level and is 20 km away from Taif, and there are highways connecting it to Al-Shifa and Al-Sail.
These parks are famous for their distinctive sectarian fruits and flowers, including King Fahd Park, which is considered a landmark in the region, and other parks include Al-Naqba Al-Hamra Park, Jabajib Dam Park, Wadi Muharram Park, and Jabal Al-Qabsa Park.
Gardens and parks in Shafa:
Shafa is a beautiful resort that was and still is a major summer destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Shafa is 500 meters higher than Huda. This area is covered with dense forests and towering trees and is 25 kilometers from Taif on a four-lane highway, and driving to it is a pleasure in itself. Shafa is famous for its fruit farming and summer honey, and its famous parks include Jabal Dhaka, the Circular Line Park, and Ghadir Al Banat Park.
Taif Public Parks:
Wadi Muharram Park
King Abdulaziz Camp in Asherah
Garden capping
Zoo
Hawiya Public Park
King Faisal Park
Taif National Park:
In northeastern Taif, Taif National Park is a beautiful natural forest filled with dense desert and ornamental trees and the historic Cisd Dam, which dates back to the reign of Caliph Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan. Today, the park contains an amusement park and tourist resorts
Suggested Stations from GatherN:
Cafe Buzz A café and seating overlooking a lake and the mountains, the best times to visit are in the afternoon and at sunset
Strawberry farm Children will be able to feed birds such as ducks, geese, and parrots, pick strawberries, and enjoy waterfalls.
Okaz market (in season): The annual Souq Okaz is a summer cultural and tourist destination that draws inspiration from the ancient history of Taif and features poetry evenings, musical and theatrical performances inspired by Arab history
Mahazat al-Shayyad Reserve Ranked as one of the top 15 nature reserves in the Kingdom, it is located more than two thousand and five hundred square kilometers east of Taif and includes resettlement programs for endangered animal species, as it has resettled the Arabian Oryx, Reem Antelopes, Edamy Antelopes, Red-necked Ostriches and the Arabian Hare.
Fig farm: Fog and outdoor seating with a great design that allows you to enjoy the fig trees, drink coffee and watch a beautiful sunset
Al Rudaf Park A large family-friendly park with water fountain shows, picnic areas and various cultural events, it is considered one of the most popular parks in Taif.
Absolutely sweet: Dukkah Al Helwani offers a panoramic view of vast areas of Makkah from which you can see the clock tower in Makkah from The highest point in the Huda Mountains area
Wadi Khamas: Where you can camp and enjoy the most beautiful atmosphere
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