The Saudi city of Abha, which is located in the southwest of the Kingdom, is famous for being one of the tourist destinations that visitors come in the summer, and it achieved tourist fame in a short time, as the number of tourists there in 2017 reached about 4.4 million, and in that year it obtained The title of the Capital of Arab Tourism Award by the Arab Tourism Organization of the League of Arab States The rocky areas of Souda and Al Habla, the Buhaira area, and some of the mountains of the new city of Abha. In addition, the city of Abha has a rich cultural and traditional heritage, and an architectural diversity that includes mosaic works, thanks to the city’s long history, and for being one of the most crowded areas in the region The Arabian Peninsula
The development of tourism in the city of Abha
About 4 centuries ago, the Asir region began to pay attention to tourism and developed it, due to its distinctive nature, and the presence of many elements that attract tourists, in addition to possessing a rich historical heritage that it is proud of. The journey of developing tourism began in the city of Abha since 1997, when the first conference on tourism was held The Ministry of Interior in the city of Abha is under the patronage of Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - who recommended the establishment of a tourism authority called (the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage), and began its work in organizing the tourism sector, and developing strategies
regulations and projects to launch tourism in the city, and during the march of the Saudi Commission Tourism and National Heritage was able to complete the official structuring requirements for the tourism sector, and it also passed a number of difficult challenges, most notably the Saudi society’s vision of tourism, antiquities, and national heritage, The Commission was also able to make tourism in Abha an essential part of its economy, And an axis for sustainable development in it. Currently, the Asir region is setting development plans and policies, to remove obstacles that may encounter tourists to enjoy comfort and recreation there.
The most prominent landmarks in the tourist city of Abha
Abu Khayal Park: (English: Abu Khayal Park), the park is a family park in which many activities can be carried out, as it contains recreational facilities, games for children, a children's playground, and a restaurant, and you can enjoy watching a large group of rare plants and animals.
Dam Lake Park: (English: Reservoir Park), the park is located on Abha Dam Lake, and includes large areas for picnics, and these areas include green areas filled with colorful flowers, walking paths, and some restaurants rich in popular foods.
Shamsan Fortress: The ancient Shamsan Fortress stands on a medium-high mountain near the city of Abha. It is a historical symbol for the Asir region and the city of Abha. Its establishment dates back to about 3 thousand years BC, and many civilizations passed through it, such as the Ottoman civilization. The castle was used as a military fortress to protect the city from foreign invasions, and during the period of Saudi rule, the castle became a military barracks, and a site from which Ramadan cannons were launched.
Historic Shada Palace: (English: Shada Palace). This palace was built in 1927 AD at the request of King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud to the financial director of Abha at the time, Sheikh Abdul Wahhab Abu Melha. The palace is one of the most important heritage monuments in Abha.
The Hanging Village: This ancient village is located at the top of the Sarawat Mountains, as it can only be reached by using the cable car.
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