Al Shafa Mountain Park & Cable Car

Do & See

Ta'if's number one attraction is, perhaps, its natural beauty. No visit to the area is complete without exploring the Shafa Mountains and taking a ride on the cable car—one of the most ambitious projects of the kind on the entire peninsula. Some of the most scenic areas full of parks, gardens and fruit farms include Al-Hada and Al-Shifa, conveniently connected to each other via a two-way road. The town of Ta'if holds a few interesting locations, such as the famous Shubra Palace, the historic Turkish Fort, the informative National Museum and the cultural Souk Okaz.

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Al Shafa Mountain Park & Cable Car

Ta'if attracts a large number of visitors with its breathtaking mountain vistas and attractions. Al-Hada and Al-Shifa are two key areas that offer public parks, lush gardens, and scenic agricultural zones worth exploring. A highlight of the region is the cable car journey in Al-Hada, which begins in Al-Kurr Village and ascends to the …

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Rose Farms and Factories

Ta'if, known as the 'City of Roses', has a long tradition of rose cultivation, and visitors can explore this heritage by visiting local rose processing facilities. The delicate roses from Ta'if are used to create perfumes, aromatic rose water, and other …

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Shubra Palace

Shubra Palace is a notable attraction in the city both for its architectural beauty and its cultural significance. This historic building exemplifies traditional Ta'if architecture and houses the Ta'if Regional Museum. The museum's exhibits offer insights into Saudi royal history—King Abdul-Aziz and later King Faisal resided in the …

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