| Yemen is a country located in the Arabian Peninsula. | | | | Manhattan and is said to be the first city of |
| It is a country rich in history and culture as well as | | | | skyscraper buildings in the whole world with some |
| wonderful places to visit. Although it is highly | | | | buildings having a height of eight stories. This is not |
| discouraged to visit the country right now because | | | | an archeological site though, but it is a living city. |
| of civil unrest and terrorist attacks, it is still worth | | | | 6.) The Shihara Suspended Bridge |
| knowing the ten must-see places in Yemen. | | | | Truly a sight to behold, this beautiful suspended |
| 1.) The Rock Art of Sa'da | | | | bridge was built during the 17th century. But now, it is |
| You can see here ancient drawings and texts that | | | | still a vital part of the two villages that it serves to |
| were written by nomadic tribes. They date back to | | | | connect - the Shihara Al-Qaish as well as the Shihara |
| about 4,500 years ago. The drawings you will see in | | | | Al-Amir. There is also a Sunday Market here which is |
| the canyon walls are animals that were predominant | | | | a popular tourist destination. |
| during that period (rams, snakes, cattle, people, etc.) | | | | 7.) Souk of Beit Al-Faqih |
| as well as plants. | | | | This is a great place for you to buy your souvenirs. |
| 2.) Socotra Island | | | | This is a very lively and vibrant market that will give |
| This is an island that has a very diverse flora and | | | | anyone a sensory overload. From pottery to animals |
| fauna that can only be found in the island. Only here | | | | to clothes to vegetables, you can find anything here. |
| will you see a centipede that eats flesh as well as a | | | | 8.) Old City of Sana'a |
| myriad of reptiles and birds. There are also the | | | | This has been listed also in the UNESCO World |
| Dragon's Blood trees, which is always a sight to | | | | Heritage Site. Islamic mosques as well as traditional |
| behold. | | | | houses can be seen in this ancient city. You can also |
| 3.) The Incense Road | | | | see here beautiful tower houses made from rammed |
| In Socotra also, you can follow the ancient Incense | | | | earth, and this adds more to the beauty and |
| Road. You will get to see many cities, towns and | | | | significance of the Old City of Sana'a. |
| villages along the way if you are up for the 62-day | | | | 9.) Aden City |
| journey. The Incense Road is legendary because it | | | | This is a wonderful city in Yemen that is home to the |
| was calculated that more than 3,000 tons of incense | | | | Aden Museum. It is also a popular tourist destination |
| was transported through this way during the ancient | | | | where you can always enjoy a day at the water |
| times. | | | | park or the lagoons, which are perfect places to go |
| 4.) Wadi Dhahr | | | | bird watching. There are also resorts here if you |
| This is a valley where vegetables and fruits are | | | | want to relax. |
| bountiful. You can also see here the Imam Yahya's | | | | 10.) Kawbakan City |
| palace, which was erected during the 1930s on top | | | | This is a great place to go to if you are souvenir |
| of a high rock. This high rock is called the Rock | | | | hunting. You can also here find many beautiful |
| Palace or the Dar Al Hajar. | | | | semiprecious stones set in beautiful gold or silver |
| 5.) Shibam | | | | jewelries. But if you have to shop here though, you |
| Anybody who sees this majestic group of clay and | | | | have to have a good haggling technique as the prices |
| stone as well as wood buildings is sure to be struck | | | | tend to be set higher for the tourists. |
| with awe. Shibam is also fondly called as the Dessert | | | | |