Taif: Saudi Arabia's hidden "desert oasis"?

✨📍 Location: Taif is located in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia, in the middle of the Sarawat Mountains in western Saudi Arabia, about 80 km northeast of Mecca📍. 🚗 Transportation: - 🚗 Self-driving: If you have a car in Saudi Arabia, self-driving to Taif is a good option. You can plan your itinerary freely and enjoy the unique desert and mountain scenery of Saudi Arabia along the way🚗. - 🚌 Public transportation: There are buses from Mecca and other places to Taif, which is relatively economical, but the frequency and time of buses need to be checked and planned in advance🚌. - 🚕 Taxi: Taking a taxi is convenient for traveling within the city or surrounding areas, but pay attention to whether the price is reasonable. In some places, you may need to negotiate the price in advance🚕. 🌟 Must-see attractions: - 🌳 Rose Valley: Taif is famous for its roses, and the vast rose fields in Rose Valley are incredibly beautiful. During the rose blooming season each year, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, and you can also participate in rose picking and experience the production of rose products🌳. - 🏰 Taif Palace: The architectural style is unique and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. Although it may not be possible to enter the interior, admiring the building's exterior and experiencing the royal atmosphere is also wonderful🏰. - 🗻 Mount Al-Hada: Standing on Mount Al-Hada, you can overlook the entire city of Taif and the surrounding magnificent scenery. It is an excellent place to enjoy the natural scenery and cityscape🗻. 🎫 Tickets: Some areas of Rose Valley may charge a small entrance fee, while some attractions such as the Taif Palace are free. Please refer to the actual situation🎫. 📌 Other tips: 💰 Budget: Excluding round-trip transportation, spending a day in Taif, including dining, possible entrance fees, and transportation costs, the budget is about 300-500 Saudi Riyals (depending on personal spending habits)😁. 🌞 Sun protection: The sun is strong in Saudi Arabia, and the ultraviolet radiation is extremely high. Be sure to apply high-SPF sunscreen, wear a sun hat and sunglasses, take sun protection measures, and try to avoid prolonged outdoor activities during periods of strongest sunlight🌞. 👚 Dress code: As Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country, pay attention to dressing appropriately. Women are advised to wear loose, long-sleeved clothing that preferably covers the arms and legs; men should also avoid wearing overly revealing clothing. At the same time, considering the hot local climate, choose light and breathable fabrics👚. 🏨 Hotels: Taif offers a variety of hotels to choose from. Hotels in the city center are convenient for shopping and traveling. If you want to experience a more tranquil environment, there are also some resort hotels located in the suburbs🏡. Are you ready to experience the unique charm of Taif🧐?