Friends, have you been chasing "Little Flowers" 5 recently!
Compared with the second season's horse-catching and various embarrassing plots, this season's Hua Shao is really good-looking and harmonious, and the 7 crispy comedians are super terrierous.
After all, there are Tianjin people and several Northeast people in the group, and it is impossible to let any sentence fall to the ground, and golden sentences are frequently issued almost every day.
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The show is good, and the travel is even better. The first stop is Saudi Arabia, the second stop is Croatia, and there should be Iceland behind. I have to say that the program team will choose a location, and every destination is beautiful in the sky.
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I just finished watching the Saudi station, and it's a bit of a pity that the show doesn't fully show the beauty of Saudi Arabia.
In this country, electronic signatures were only opened for the first time in 2019. Until then, it could barely travel freely.
You may have always heard the legend of this tyrant country, but what it looks like is rarely seen and very mysterious.
Probably because of this, its travel attributes are seriously underrated.
Saudi Arabia embraces the desert on the left and the Red Sea on the right, the sunset at the cliff of the world is lonely and romantic, and the desert and hills of AlUla are more beautiful than "Dune".
There is also a concert hall built in the desert, with a huge mirror surface that reflects the outline of the vast desert hills, like a mirage, which is extremely shocking.
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It's also a great place to stay, with top resorts abounding from AlUla to Jeddah on the Red Sea, whether you're looking for a solitary desert retreat or a lounging beach.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia is safer than other countries with both desert and sea (such as Egypt, Morocco, etc.), so you don't have to worry too much about traveling alone.
For young people who "can't wake up during the day", Saudi Arabia is even more perfect. Because of the hot weather, many attractions here only open in the afternoon and dinner is not until 12 o'clock in the evening.
Sleep until you wake up naturally, have a meal, go shopping and visit the attractions, and come back for dinner, it's not too cool. It's not fast-paced, so it's perfect for a slow vacation.
About Saudi Arabia
Things you need to know
Meet Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) is located on the Arabian Peninsula in Asia, close to the Red Sea and a vast desert.
Come to Saudi Arabia once, you can check in the desert and the sea at the same time, which is very nice. In addition, it is adjacent to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and it is not bad to string these countries together.
Tourist visa
You can apply for an e-visa or a visa on arrival!
It should be noted that friends under the age of 18 cannot enter Saudi Arabia alone and need to be accompanied by relatives.
Which cities in China have direct flights
There are direct flights to Beijing and Guangzhou, and Jeddah or Riyadh can be the first stop of entry.
In the case of Beijing, for example, it takes about 11.5 hours to fly non-stop.
Domestic transportation in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is still very suitable for road trips, with beautiful scenery, good road conditions, cheap fuel, you can choose to drive or charter a car to play, and you can drive in Saudi Arabia with a valid English translation of the original Chinese driver's license.
If you want to choose public transportation, you can also use planes or buses to transfer between cities, and you can use Uber, Bolt, Ego and other apps to get a taxi in the city.
currency
Saudi Arabia mostly uses Saudi liarle (SAR) to pay, Saudi airports and all banks provide currency exchange services, and there are currency exchange offices throughout the country, which is still more convenient.
The popularity of Visa cards is also very high, so it's okay to bring less cash with you.
1 Saudi Riyal ≈ 1.9038 RMB
time difference
The time difference with Japan is 5 hours
Best time to play
Autumn and winter
official language
Arabic and English are also widely spoken
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Go to Saudi Arabia
You can play like this
The first time I went to Saudi Arabia, I took a "Riyadh-AlUla-Jeddah" route, and most of the cultural and natural landscapes in Saudi Arabia were almost exhausted.
Beijing and Guangzhou both have direct flights to Riyadh/Jeddah, so you can see which city has the cheapest ticket to enter from before you go.
If you don't play anywhere else, you can fly back home directly from Riyadh or Jeddah without going back, which is more time-saving.
Riyadh
I'll start with Riyadh. There aren't many places to visit in Riyadh, and the first day here can be reversed by jet lag.
If you have enough rest, you can take a day trip to the ancient city of Diriyah and drink coffee.
Then go to the Cliffs of the World in the afternoon to watch the sunset, and climb the Kingdom Center Tower in the evening to watch the night view.
However, if you are interested in the history of Islam, you can also set aside an extra half day to visit the Saudi National Museum, which is enough.
世界之崖（The Edge of World）
Located about 3 hours drive from Riyadh, the Cliffs of the World is a bit like the end of the world and is one of the must-see places in Riyadh.
If you go here, it is recommended to join the local group and charter a car, it has not been developed much, plus the language barrier and the signal on the road is not good, there is still a little risk in driving in the past.
The sunset here is very beautiful, the vast world and cliffs are shrouded in gold, and the loneliness and loneliness are pervasive, as if you have arrived on an alien planet in a science fiction movie.
By the way, there are no shops in the cliffs of the world, so remember to bring food and water.
Diriyah
Diriyah was once the ancient capital, and although it is an ancient city, it was actually rebuilt later. It was once the birthplace and first capital of the Saudi royal family, but it was later destroyed.
Many angles of the ancient city are a bit similar to Kashgar, and you can wear exotic or local traditional clothing skirts to take pictures, which is very outstanding.
There are also plenty of cafes here, so if you're feeling too tired, it's a good idea to find a coffee shop.
It's about half an hour's drive from the city center, so it's still very close. By the way, if you come by car, don't directly locate the ancient city, it will be more accurate to locate the location of At Turaif.
王国中心（Kingdom Center）
This is Riyadh's landmark, more than 300 meters high, a bit like Saudi Arabia's version of the World Financial Center, you can come at night and go to the sky bridge on the 99th floor to overlook the whole city.
The Kingdom Center is also full of luxury goods, and friends who want to shop can buy and buy here.
There are many luxury resorts in Riyadh, including JW Marriott, Hyatt, Le Méridien, Fairmont, etc., and friends who want to enjoy a vacation can choose a favorite brand to stay.
AlUla
The first time I saw AlUla in "Little Flowers" 5, I was amazed by it, the same lonely vastness of southern Xinjiang and Saudi Arabia's thousand-year-old civilization blended here.
Until 2,000 years ago it was an oasis and a crossroads for the spice trade between the ancient Egyptians and Persians.
As a result, 7,000-year-old ruins and mausoleums can still be seen in the desert canyons of AlUla, as if from here, you can still get a glimpse of the prosperity of the past.
The whole of AlUla is about the size of three Guangzhou, and there are many things to do, so you can reserve a few days in AlUlado.
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Hegra
Hegra is the first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, where you can see not only hundreds of mausoleums, but also well-preserved meeting rooms, which is amazing, as if you have entered the Nabataean civilization thousands of years ago.
The most important tomb to visit in Hegra is the tomb of Lihayani, which is different from the mausoleums in China, like a separate castle, standing alone in the desert, and the other tombs are also facing it, which is very impressive.
Dadan Ruins
The Dedan ruins are the capital of the Kingdom of Dedan and the Kingdom of Lihayani that existed in BC, and the most mysterious is the tomb monument on the cliff, a bit like the cliff sarcophagus in Guizhou, looking at it can make up a book of "unsolved mysteries of the world".
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伊克玛山谷(Jabal Ikmah)
It is a real "open-air library", and you can see many paintings on the rock wall that are derived from scenes such as sacrifices and animal husbandry, most of which were left behind by caravans that passed through here.
Sometimes time is a very touching thing, and when we stand thousands of years later and look at these petroglyphs, it is as if we had a face-to-face conversation with our ancestors, and some scenes from that time seem to be vivid.
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Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfila)
Those who have seen the Saudi propaganda film before coming will certainly not be unfamiliar with Elephant Rock, the iconic landscape of AlUla. As the name suggests, it looks like a boulder that looks a bit like an elephant from a distance, with an "elephant trunk" that grows to the ground.
There is a coffee shop under Elephant Rock where you can go in and sit. In addition to Elephant Rock, Dancing Rock and Rainbow Rock are also fun to visit.
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Malaya Concert Hall (Maraya)
The modern concert hall in the desert is the largest mirrored building in the world, and the desert mountains and starry sky are projected on this building, and standing in front of it has an unreal sense of science fiction. The desert collides with modernity, and the appearance alone can overwhelm countless people.
There are also frequent performances and exhibitions here, so if you want to see them, you can check the performance information on this website
https://www.livenation.me/maraya-ksa。
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埃尔奥拉古城（Aiula old town）
The second largest ancient city in Saudi Arabia after Mecca, the ancient city of AlUla was once an ancient Arab dwelling, with winding lanes and brown buildings hidden in the desert rocks.
When visiting this ancient city, it is best to ask a guide to explain, otherwise it will only be boring to look around. Climb up to the castle and overlook the ancient city and oasis.
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埃尔加拉梅尔（AIGarameel）
As someone who likes to chase the stars everywhere, I love Elgaramel so much.
It has no light pollution and is an excellent place for stargazing. The stargazing experience here is also mature, with giant tents and open-air cushions, so you can completely immerse yourself in the charm of the starry sky.
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In addition to the above places to play, there are many outdoor activities to experience in AlUla, such as:
✅ Desert Trekking and Rock Climbing: There are many hiking trails in AlUla, so you can choose one that suits you according to your physical strength and follow a guide through the canyon.
✅ Zipline: Just listen to the name to know how exciting it is, "flying" between canyons while enjoying the stunning scenery of the desert and oases.
✅ Mountain biking: Friends who like to ride can also rent a mountain bike to go through the canyon, and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
In addition, high-altitude suspension ladders, giant swings, hot air balloons, etc. are also very fun.
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AlUla is also a haven for hotel owners, such as the King of Saudi Arabia's Sadang Hotel, where the young siblings live, the world's most expensive Banyan Tree in the Yasha Valley, and the Habis Resort along the Wadi Ashar Desert...... All of them are top-notch desert luxury, enjoying a getaway vacation in the huge mountains and endless desert, with the ultimate loneliness and ultimate enjoyment.
The hotels in AlUla are on the mid-to-high-end side, and there are not many affordable ones, leaving a little more budget here.
It takes about 10 hours to drive from Riyadh to AlUla and 7 hours to drive from AlUla to Jeddah.
If you are not driving, you can directly take a domestic flight to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh and Jeddah both have flights, which is very convenient.
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Jeddah
After walking through the cliffs and deserts of Saudi Arabia, you can finally arrive at the seaside for a comfortable vacation.
Located next to the Red Sea, Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia and is known as the "Red Sea Bride".
Jeddah's long coastline is full of top resorts, cafés and restaurants along the Corniche, and a private beach to lie on, whether you're looking for a laid-back beach by the sea or a trip to the sea.
滨海路（Jeddah Waterfront）
Once you've arrived in Jeddah, drop off your bags and head for a stroll along the Corniche!
The long esplanade is comfortable for walking, running or cycling. There are many coffee shops and restaurants on the avenue, so it's also very comfortable to find a place to sit and have a coffee and a meal when you're tired of walking.
There are also plenty of five-star hotels, so you can find a resort to stay here and enjoy this little bit of warm coastal time.
海上清真寺（Jeddah Island Mosque）
Mosques in Arab countries have pure holiness, especially the sea mosque in Jeddah.
I think the Sea Mosque is the first place to visit in Jeddah, it is on the Corniche, and from a distance it looks like a stunning artwork floating on the Red Sea.
It allows travelers to enter, and the panoramic view of the Red Sea from the arched windows of the mosque has a different kind of beauty.
In the mosque, you can also see Muslims worshipping. For a moment, it feels like Lhasa, and pure faith is always moving.
国王喷泉（King Fahad's Fountain）
Also on the Corniche is the highest fountain in the world, the King's Fountain, which spews more water than the Eiffel Tower without an antenna.
It is recommended to come in the evening, when the sunset and the sunset after sunset are beautiful, with the fountain that reaches into the sky.
巴拉德老城（Al Balad）
Jeddah is not far from Mecca and is a must-do pilgrimage route to Mecca, having been passed by pilgrims thousands of years ago.
You can wander aimlessly through the winding alleys of the old city, where their houses are made of coral stones from the Red Sea.
Many wooden windows are also beautiful, intertwined with wooden frames, retro and dilapidated, with the beauty of time precipitation.
There is also a market in the old town, where you can browse the local spice shops, date shops, and clothing stores, which is very interesting.
Sea play
Jeddah has a lot to do at sea, diving, yachting, sea fishing, ...... Be sure to set aside at least one day to go out to sea!
The most recommended is diving, not to mention the pleasant water temperature, but also to see various aquatic life such as coral reefs, turtles, sharks, and a shipwreck in 1987.
I also said before that Jeddah is very suitable for vacation, there are many top luxuries here, Ritz, Rosewood, Park Hyatt, gallery hotels...... Vacationers can choose a favorite brand for vacation and enjoy the slow life by the sea.
The most important thing is that the ticket to Saudi Arabia is not expensive recently, and even the New Year's Day holiday has not risen much.
And it's not too hot to go in winter, just right. If you have more information about how to play Saudi Arabia, you are also welcome to share it in the comment area~
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