Posted by: Atlas Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd
Travelers
to Saudi Arabia can see one of the world's tallest fountains in
Jeddah.
Travelers
to Saudi Arabia can see one of the world's tallest fountains in
Jeddah.
The
spectacular plume of water, known as King Fahd's Fountain, springs up from the
Red Sea and is visible from around the city.
The
water jets to an impressive maximum height of 312 meters high (853 feet),
making it the tallest in the world.
The
second-tallest is the World Cup Fountain in Seoul, South Korea, which reaches a
height of 202 meters (663 feet).
King
Fahd's Fountain is listed in Guinness World Records as the highest water
fountain in the world.
The
best time to see the fountain is around 6 p.m. and it runs throughout the
night, drawing crowds of visitors and locals to the Alhambra Cornish.
Travelers can take in the fountain while walking around sampling food from a variety of stalls that line the waterfront.
Many travelers grab a coffee at the famous
Culture Cafe, which offers views of the Corniche and the fountain and is a
popular photo spot as well.
Travelers
arriving by taxi or uber can ask to be dropped at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for an
ideal place to view the fountain and its show.
The
Ritz-Carlton and the Park Hyatt are two of 13 hotels that offer views of the
fountain.
Travelers
who want to make a day of visiting the Corniche and the King Fahd Fountain can
begin at another well-known eatery. Stop in at Cafe Aroma for lunch.
The
restaurant is an icon in the area and the oldest Italian cafe in Jeddah where
visitors have been coming for more than 20 years.