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