
Oman is a beautiful country in Middle East which is often overlooked by tourists visiting the region. After spending 5D4N in Oman which I'm glad that I did, I would recommend to anyone looking to experience Middle East culture to include Oman in their travel list.

Muscat, the capital and largest city of Oman, is a pleasant city to visit. Apart from its natural landscape of rocky mountains and beautiful coast, Muscat also has a few architectural gems such as Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat and Riyam Memorial (a gigantic incense burner).

Muttrah is home to Muttrah Souq, one the oldest Arabian market. Exploring its vibrant traditional market, climbing up to its fort and strolling along the Corniche are one of the top things to do in Muscat.

If you like a good hike and swimming, then Wadi Shab is the place to be as it is famous for its picturesque gorge between the cliffs. Bimmah Sinkhole is another popular place to go for swimming as it is easily
accessible through concrete staircase leading down to the sinkhole.

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the best known wadis in Oman. In case you are wondering what wadi means, it means ‘valley’ or a river bed that is dry except in rainy season. The emerald pool and pastel canyon of Wadi Bani Khalid make it perfect for a swim and small hike.

Wahiba Sands now known as Sharqiya Sands, is a large desert area in Oman. If you want to experience spending a night in the desert, this is the best place in Oman. From Muscat, it’s a 4-hour drive. But from Nizwa, it’s only a 2.5 hours drive.

Nizwa Fort is one the most visited tourist attractions in Oman and it is famed for its enormous round tower. The tower has a diameter of 45 meters, and to a height of 34 meters on massive foundations that extends a further 30 meters below ground. Its main tower also happens to be the
biggest defensive tower in a fort in Oman.

Bahla Fort, one of the largest and oldest fort in Oman, is also Oman’s only UNESCO-listed fort. Although it is not as popular as Nizwa fort among tourist, it is definitely well worth a visit while in Oman.

Wadi Ghul is known locally as the Grand Canyon of Arabia and the best place to view it is none other than on Oman’s highest mountain, Jebel Shams (Mountain of the Sun).

The 400-year old Al Hamra village is famous for its beautiful ruins. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.

Birkat Al Mauz is a village at the base of Jebel Akhdar. Misfat Al Abriyeen is one of the oldest and most unique settlements in Oman. The village name come from the Al Abri tribe, who came from this area.
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