ThePlace: Aja and Salma mountains, famous tourist landmarks in Saudi Arabia’s Hail city

ThePlace: Aja and Salma mountains, famous tourist landmarks in Saudi Arabia’s Hail city

Aja and Salma mountains The Aja and Salma twin mountain peaks, one of Hail's most famous landmarks, are named after the epic love story of Aja and Salma. The mountains are covered with acacia trees, making it the perfect destination for Hail residents and visitors to take walks, capture photos, camp, learn about different plants, enjoy stargazing and telescope viewing, and visit archaeological sites. In addition to the twin peaks, the area is home to other mountains, as well as valleys, plains and deserts. The Aja mountain range extends over an area of 100 kilometers to the northeastern side of the region and includes small villages and water sources. The highest peak reaches more than 1, 350 meters above sea level. The mountains are rocky and feature valleys with expansive sand plains. Al-Uqdah is one of the most famous tourist landmarks in the Aja mountain range. Easily accessible, Al-Uqdah is full of farms and valleys, and is known for its fertile ground and livestock herding. For those looking for a tourism experience that focuses on heritage, Touran village in the depth of the Aja mountains is the perfect destination, featuring relics from the Hatem Al-Ta'I Palace. The Salma mountains extend