Yemen Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

If you are looking for a vacation destination that is unspoiled by commercialism and the influences of western culture, then Yemen is the place for you. This will be a vacation of discovery as you learn about the landscapes, people, people culture and wildlife of the country. You will fins spectacular mountains where you can trek to small villages or spend your time on the wide sandy beaches. Just about every town has an exciting souk where you can bargain with the vendors and purchase souvenirs of untold beauty.

If you are a history lover, then you will think you are in paradise inYemen. In the capital of Sana'a, you can wander the streets and visit the citadel that was an important aspect of the ancient trade routes. This citadel dates back to the 7th century and is still fully intact giving you a look into the past. The remains of the city walls are still visible. The Great Mosque is one of the oldest in the world having been built while the Prophet was still alive. The National Museum contains many artifacts from pre-Islamic times.

A trip to Yemen has to include a visit to Rawdha where you can taste the sweet grapes and see the gardens where they grow. Amran, a town a little farther to the north has walls around the city dating back to the time before Islam. Travel south to the city of Ta'izz where you will see the 13th century wall and Salah Palace, a museum of the Royal Family.

See the fish market at Hodeida, traverse the mountains to the town of Dhofar, the ancient capital of the country and take a tour of the walled city of Sa'dah. The al-Hadi Mosque in Sa'dah is still an important center for education in Zaydism. If you really want to journey back in time, visit the ancient Mareb Dam and the port of Aden, which is mentioned in the Bible. You will have memories that will last forever with this vacation in Yemen that will leave you aching for more.