Syria

Eco-friendly travel guide to Syria advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to travel in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Syria, Middle East, Asia.

Air quality: 3/ 5

Bus connections: 4 / 5

Train connections: 4 / 5

Hitchhiking: 3 / 5

National parks: 3.5 / 5

Outdoor activities: 3/ 5

Locals' English level: 3.5 / 5

Safety: 3/ 5

Accommodation: US$60 - $400

Budget per day: US$50 - $150

Responsible Travel

Syria is a country which is present in the Western Asia which has very high mountains, lots of fertile plains and deserts, Syria is also a very popular destination for the tourists to visit as it has so many tourist attraction spots. But tourists are requested to follow all the rules and regulations which are made by the government of the country Syria, if any of the tourists breaks the rules which are made by the government of this country can face some serious punishments.

Air Quality and Pollution

The air quality of the western Asian country Syria is very unsafe and harmful for the human beings as it has so many harmful chemical compounds which can cause so many respiratory problems in the local people of this country. The rates of pollution in the country Syria are also very high which makes the livelihood in this country extremely difficult, the local people are getting diagnosed with so many chronic diseases which can affect their body adversely.

Respect the Culture

Respecting the culture is extremely important for all the tourists who are on a trip to the country Syria as there are so many laws regarding the culture of this country and if anyone breaks can face various difficulties during their trip. Tourists who are on trip to the country of Syria should not say anything inappropriate regarding the culture of this country, the local people of this country are very dedicated towards their culture and they will tolerate anything inappropriate against the culture of this country.

Top 10 Places to Visit

The country of Syria is a very famous tourist attraction destination where every year more than a million tourists pay a visit to this country as they all are aware of all the wonderful places that this country has for exploration, names of top 10 places which are present in the country of Syria are mentioned below

• Krak des Chevaliers- Krak des Chevaliers is one of the most ancient and beautiful crusader castles which is present in the country of Syria and the government of this country of trying extremely hard to preserve it as day by day it's condition is getting worse.

• The Umayyad Mosque- The Umayyad Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques which is present in the region of Damascus of the country Syria, tourists should visit this mosque during the night time as in the lights this mosque looks much more beautiful than the day time.

• Aleppo Citadel- Aleppo Citadel is one of the most important historical and ancient landmarks which is present in the region of Aleppo of the country Syria, this castle is a very large medieval time castle which is also considered to be as the oldest castle in the whole world.

• Al Azem Palace- Al Azem Palace is a very beautiful palace which is present in the region of Damascus of the country Syria which has several fountains and chairs where people can sit and relax, the maintenance of this palace is very nicely done by the local staff which is very much describable by the condition of this palace.

• Mount Qasioun- Mount Qasioun is a very popular tourist attraction spot which is known for its fascinating city views at which the visitors can see very easily from the top, this place is present in the city of Damascus of the country Syria and is a must visit place for the tourists.

• Temple of Bel- Temple of Bel is a very ancient and historical temple which is present in the region of Tadmur of the country Syria, this temple is completely carved from stone and the way this temple is made attracts so many visitors towards itself.

• Arwad- Arwad is a very popular small island which is approximately 3 kilometres away from the region of Tartus of the country Syria, this small island is also known for its port which is also the second largest port in the whole country of Syria.

• Syrian Desert- Tourists can visit the Syrian desert if they want to experience something new as deserts are those places which they will rarely find in their own country or a region, but one has to be extremely careful of the routes and tourists should hire a guide if they are visiting this place.

• Damascus National Museum- Damascus National Museum is the most ideal museum for the tourists to visit as here the tourists can gain so much information regarding the Syrian history and past, this beautiful Damascus National museum is present in the city of Damascus of the country Syria.

• The Cathedral of St. Simeon Stylite- The Cathedral of St. Simeon Stylite is a principal church which is present in the country of Syria, this cathedral is very old and ancient and the architecture of this cathedral will definitely fascinate the tourists and the visitors.

Explore

Tourists who are on a trip to the country of Syria should try to explore as many places as possible so that they can visit as many places during their trip to this country, there are so many place for the tourists to explore in the country of Syria and they will definitely enjoy their trip to this country. Tourists should definitely try to explore maximum of the landmarks which are present in the country of Syria as most of the landmarks of this country are historical and extremely important for the country.

City Parks

City parks are considered to be as the favourite places for the childrens to visit as here they get a very large area to play, in the country of Syria also there are so many city where everyday so many local people of this country pay a visit with their childrens, names of some of the city parks of this country are mentioned below

● Local Public Park- The local public park is present in the region of Aleppo of the country Syria which is one of the most beautiful and also one of the most biggest parks which is present in the country of Syria, this local park of Aleppo is spread in a very large surface area where so many visitors can reside at a time.

● Norias Park- Norias park is also a very beautiful city park which is present in the city of Hama of the country Syria, this city park of Hama also has a lake and a very large area for the kids to play and this park is ideal for the childrens to visit.

National Parks

National parks are ideal places to visit specially for the nature lovers as this place has wide varieties and species of both plants and animals, in the country of Syria also there are various national parks where people can visit, names of some of the national parks of this country are mentioned below

● Showla (Choula)- Showla or Chouka is a very popular nature reserve which accommodates so many different varieties and species of plants and animals, here these species are kept away from human interaction so that they do get endangered in the near future.

● Wadi el-Azib (Ghrib)- Wadi el-Azib or Ghrib is also a Nature reserve which is present in the country of Syria which also consist of so many different species of plants and animals, tourists should definitely visit such places as they will get to see some new varieties of plants and animals.

Beaches

As the temperature in Syria is always high so the need of beaches is necessary as here people can enjoy the water currents and the cold breeze which reliefs them from the high temperatures, there are so many beaches which are present in the country of Syria, names of some of the beaches of this country are mentioned below

● Cote d'Azur- Cote d'Azur is considered to be one of the most popular beaches which is present in the country of Syria, this beach is also known by the name blue beach as the water body of this beach is very neat and clean and the colour of the water body is fake blue in colour.

● The golden sands- The golden sands is another very famous beach which is present in the city of Tartus of the country Syria where everyday hundreds or thousands of people pay a visit as this beach has a very large area which can accommodate so many people at a time.

Landmarks

Landmarks are one of the favourite destinations for the people to visit specially for the tourists if they are on a trip to any country or a region, in the country of Syria also there are so many history and ancient landmarks which enhances the glory of this country, names of some of the landmarks of this country are mentioned below

● Krak des Chevaliers- Krak des Chevaliers is the most popular medieval castle which is present in the country of Syria and tourists should definitely pay a visit to this place as this castle is very ancient and was constructed so many years ago.

● The Umayyad Mosque- The Umayyad Mosque is another extremely popular tourist attraction spot which is present in the city of Damascus of the country Syria, the architecture of this mosque will definitely fascinate the tourists as it is extremely beautiful.

Museums

In the country of Syria there are so many informative museums which are always filled with the visitors, tourists should definitely visit most of the museums of the place at which they are on a trip as this help them to gain more information about the place, names of some of the museum which are present in the country of Syria are mentioned below

● Aleppo Museum- Aleppo Museum is one of the largest museums which is present in the city of Aleppo of the country Syria, this beautiful museum was opened for public display in 1931 and since then it has become very popular and famous in the whole country.

● Deir Ezzur Museum- Deir Ezzur Museum is another museum which provides information regarding the archeology and the history of the country Syria, this museum is present in the region of Deir ez-Zur of the country Syria which opened for the public display in 1974.

Eat

There are so many traditional and local dishes which are consumed by the local people of the country Syria, tourists who are on a trip to the country of Syria should definitely consume the local and traditional food of this country as it tastes really good. Tourists can very easily consume the local dishes of the country Syria over the various restaurants which serve good quality dishes to their customers. There are many local dishes of this country, names of some of the local dishes of the country syria are mentioned below

● Kibbeh

● Kebab halabi

● Fattoush

● Labneh

Drink

Consuming alcoholic beverages or non alcoholic beverages has become very common across the whole world and people love to consume drinks every day irrespective of whether it be non alcoholic or alcohol drinks, the local people of the country Syria are also very fond of consuming cocktails, mocktails and alcoholic beverages mostly everyday. There is a drinking age of 18-19 in the country of Syria and anyone whose age is lower than 18-19 is strictly not allowed to consume alcoholic drinks, if anyone who is illegal to consume alcoholic drink may face some serious punishments if they consume alcoholic drink.

Tap-water

n the country of Syria there is scarcity of water and as per the stats more than 70 percent of the population of Syria is deprived of clean and neat water, the local people of this country have to face so many problems when it comes to water. As the temperature of the country remains extremely high everytime this results in the scarcity of water in the country of Syria. Tap water is not at all safe to drink in the country of Syria as the tap water of this country contains high amounts of impurities and harmful microorganisms which are unfit for human consumption.

Activities

Syria is a very big country and there are so many things to explore and visit in this country. As a tourist, one has so many places to visit in the country of Syria although in one trip all those places cannot be visited and it requires so much time to visit them all in one single trip. Both the local people of this country and the tourists can do so many adventurous activities in the country of Syria like snorkeling, jungle safari, hiking and many more so this place can be a very good option for adventure lovers. For relaxing and reducing the stress the local people of the country Syria can visit city parks or beaches and many local people visit these places very frequently so as to reduce their stress levels. There are so many national parks and nature reserves which are present in the country of Syria where nature lovers can go and see the wide varieties and species of animals and plants. There are so many landmarks and museums which are also present in the country of Syria which signifies about the culture and rich heritage of this country and help the visitors gain so muvh information regarding the past of this country.

Accommodation

By the word accommodation one can understand about the place where they can live and reside and for the tourists getting an accommodation is the most important factor when they are planning a trip to the country of Syria. Choice of accommodation should be done very wisely as there are so many factors one has to look after for choosing an accommodation. If any tourist is planning a trip to the country of Syria then he/she has so many modes of accommodation where they can reside throughout their trip and stay there without facing any difficulties. Some modes of accommodation in the country of Syria are a bit expensive and have so many facilities for their visitors so that they can never get bored while residing here and enjoy their trip to the fullest while some modes of accommodation are quite cheap in the country of Syria and they do not contain any such activities where people can enjoy and spend their time. Hotels are the most used and opted modes of accommodation in the whole world by the tourists and the visitors as they have so many other activities to do for their residents so that they can never get bored throughout their trip to the country Syria. Hostels and guest houses are also the modes of accommodation which are available in the country of Syria which are used less as compared to the hotels. Another mode of accommodation which is used mostly by the local people of the country Syria is apartments although this mode of accommodation is also opted by certain visitors who are on a long trip to the country of Syria.

Green Hotels

Green hotels also referred to as environmental friendly hotels have contributed so much towards the welfare of the environment as all the measures which are used by the staff of green hotels are eco-friendly and totally safe for the environment. A normal hotel causes so much pollution and harm to the environment and this approach has totally changed the trend of hotels, the numbers of green hotels are rising very drastically by seeing the benefits it has over the environment. Companies and authorities which are present in the country of Syria are now opting to make a hotel which is eco-friendly and is good for the environment as such hotels are very budget friendly also. Like other countries the country of Syria also has so many green hotels which shows that the people of this country are very much concerned when it comes to the nature and the environment. Some hotels in the country of Syria are using electricity which is being generated by the use of waste materials and this is really helpful for the environment and it is also very budget friendly. Generating electricity by waste products gives so many benefits and positive impacts on the environment as the waste products are getting used in a correct way rather than degrading the environment in the country of Syria. Soaps and shampoos available in these green hotels for the use of visitors are also organic and are made from natural materials which also hamrless towards the health of the environment. In the country of Syria there are so many green hotels which are available for both the local people of this country and also for the tourists, names of some of green hotels are mentioned below

● Jdayde Hotel

● Carlton green hill

Hostels and Guest Houses

Hostels are good for female tourists and visitors if considered about the safety measures, hostels are also opted by the students who are studying in the country of Syria. Hostels are very comfortable and absolutely safe mode of accommodation and females can book any hostel of their choice from online in the country of Syria. There are a lot of sites which are available in the country of Syria where the tourists and the visitors can easily book any hostel as per their requirements, needs and the number of people they are. In the country of Syria there are so many hostels and they have all the necessary facilities which the residents want in a hostel. The hostels of the country Syria provide 3 meals in one day which include breakfast, lunch and dinner but the menu will be decided by the staff of the hostel and the residents cannot decide the menu for themsley. There are so many hostels which are present in the country of Syria, names of some of the hostels of this country are mentioned below

● Damascus Hostel

● Kaser Alandaloss Hostel

Guest houses are another mode of accommodation which people can choose to reside or Live in the country of Syria. In the country of Syria there are lots of guest houses for the visitors and outsiders and they can book these guest houses online very easily and conveniently on the website. The guest houses have less facilities as compared to the hotels but still people who do not require any of those activities choose this mode of accommodation as this mode of accommodation is very budget friendly. Guest houses which are present in the country of Syria also provide 3-4 meals in one day which starts with breakfast and ends with dinner and the taste of the food is also good. Residents can request the staff of the guest house for the change of the menu if they did not like the menu and the staff is good enough to change it. There are so many guest houses which are present in the country of Syria, names of some of the guest houses which are present in this country are mentioned below

● Beit Al Rahman

● Beit Al Salam

Apartments

This mode of accommodation is mainly used by the local people of the country of Syria who don't have enough money to construct or purchase their own house or accommodation. Apartments are a brilliant option for the middle class people of the country Syria as they can afford this mode of accommodation very easily and the recidents do not have to pay so much money to reside here as it is very affordable. Apartments are way more cheaper than purchasing a house although the facilities which are provided by these apartments are somewhat similar and because of this local people purchasing apartmenys in the country of Syria are increasing. Syria is a country where there are so many apartments and the apartment buildings are very huge, one apartment has approximately 18-20 floors and it can also be more than that in the country Syria. The rates of the apartment which are present in the country of Syria vary on the basis of the locality, number of bedrooms and the number of residents. 3BHK apartments are the most expensive apartments in the country of Syria as it has 3 bedrooms, whereas 1BHK is the cheapest apartment one can get as it has only one bedroom and 2 people can reside very easily over this apartment. Some tourists who are on a long office trip to the country of Syria can also rent apartments as it would prove more cheaper and affordable than living in the hotels in this country. Renting of an apartment is very easy in the country of Syria, one just needs to contact the agencies and companies and they will help the visitors to get the apartment as per their needs and requirements.

Couchsurfing

The Local people of the country Syria are very humble enough when it comes to giving hospitality to their friends and relatives. Any tourist who has a relative or a friend in the country of Syria will get so many benefits as the relative can help in so many ways. Couch surfing is a very common practice done by the local people of the country Syria and they don't mind providing hospitality to their near ones.

Camping

Camping is an adventurous activity which so many of the local people do and in the country of Syria also there are some places which help people fulfill their urge of camping. There are so many places in the country of Syria which are covered by forest and these are places where camping can be done very easily. Camping needs precision and experience and if anyone is practicing it for the first time then he/she should take any expert's advice first and then only should do camping. There are so many organisations and agencies which have opened camping centres in the country of Syria for the local people of this country so as to help them do camping.

Regions

Cities

Getting There and Moving Around

Reaching to the country of Syria is very easy as there are so many modes of transportation which are available in this country through which traveling becomes really easy. Tourists only have one option to reach the country of Syria here which is air transportation as other modes of transportation will take many days to reach this country. Air transportation is a very rapid and convenient way of traveling when anyone wants to cover a longer distance at a very less amount of time and the tourists can reach Syria through air transportation very conveniently. Direct flights are available for the country Syria and flights from every country land and take off from the various international airports which are present in the country of Syria.

Air

Air transportation in the country of Syria is very well developed and this country is very nicely connected to all the other countries due to this mode of transportation. The country of Syria has so many international airports on which flights from all over the world land and departure everyday. So many domestic airports are also present in the country of Syria where only flights which run inside the country arrive. Name of some international airports which are present in the country of Syria are mentioned below

● Damascus International Airport

● Aleppo International Airport

Bus

Road transportation in the country of Syria Germany is very well connected and developed and is one of the most used mode of transportation by the people of Germany. Every locality and city of the country Syria has so many bus stations and from every station passengers can travel in their respective buses, some of the bus stations which are present in Syria are mentioned below

● Damascus Bus station

● Aleppo bus station

Train

The country of Syria has a very nicely connected railway system and they are used mainly by the local people of this country who want to travel to another state or a city. The ticket price of trains in the country of Syria are quite less when compared to buses so if anyone wants to cover a longer distance in less time and less money then traveling in a train is a very good option. There are some trains in the country of Syria which connect one city to other city and cover a very short distance compared to other trains. High speed trains are also available in the country of Syria which covers a very large distance in a very short period of time. Names of railway stations which are present in the country of Syria are mentioned below

● Hejaz Railway Station

● Baghdad Railway Station

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is a very common practice which is practiced in the country of Syria and so many people can be seen practicing it. Although some people are afraid of practicing it as there is always a risk of a wrong person who can rob, nowadays this practice is only done if there is an emergency situation. In recent times there are so many local people who have reported the case of robbery when they hitchhiking in the country of Syria. . If people are good then hitchhiking is a really good practice as it helps in making new friends and this practice is extremely useful for the tourists in the country Syria.

Others

Other modes of transportation are also available in the country of Syria through which people can travel from one place to another in this country. Taxi is one such method of transportation which is mostly used by the local people of the country Syria who are unaware about any other modes of transportation to travel in this country. There are so many taxi renting companies and agencies which provide people with taxis in the country of Syria. People can hire them with the driver or without the driver in Syria, people who are aware of the routes of this country do not opt for drivers while the tourists opt for drivers as they do not know anything about the routes of the country Syria.

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping is a very good way to protect the environment and contribute towards its safety and people are now aware of its benefits towards the environment. In the country of Syria there are so many eco stores from where one can easily purchase sustainable products and contribute towards the environment. Sustainable products are very cheap and safe for the use of human beings as they are completely free from any of the chemical compounds which are harmful for the human body. In the country of Syria clothes are available nowadays which are made up of substances which are eco-friendly and later it can get degraded very easily and conveniently.

Recycling

Recycling of products has now become extremely important to save our environment as there are so many materials which are degrading the environment and mostly non biodegradable waste are responsible for increasing the rates of environmental degradation. Recycling of non biodegradable waste is very important as this waste has the tendency to increase the rates of environmental degradation and is extremely harmful. The local people of the country Syria have made so many machines and have so many reliable methods through which these kinds of waste can be recycled very easily and conveniently. When it comes to technology the country of Syria is very ahead and has so many enhanced techniques and methods through which they can easily recycle any kind of material.

Waste

Management of waste is an extremely important factor so as to protect the environment from environmental degradation and the Government of the country Syria is trying extremely hard and started opting measures for the proper management and disposal of any kind of waste in this country. There are so many agencies and companies which contribute to the waste management of the country of Syria and as the years are progressing the number of these agencies and companies are increasing very drastically. The waste management companies of Syria are aware of all the ideal methods for the disposal of any kind of waste without causing any harm to the environment.

Work and Study Abroad

The job opportunities are up to par when we talk about the country of Syria as the number of jobs which are available in this country are as per the population of this country. The universities which are present in the country of Syria every year provide chances to many of their bright students to work and settle abroad but for that students have to score good grades and fulfill certain criterias so as to get the scholarship from the respective universities.

Exchange Student

The universities which are present in the country of Syria every year carry out exchange student programs for the students who are living in another country or city but want to study in the universities which are present in Syria. The cost of education in the country of Syria is quite cheap as compared to some other countries and the students who cannot afford to gain education in their own country or region can enroll themselves in the exchange student programs which are carried out by the universities of the country Syria.

Au Pair

The au pairing companies and agencies which are present in the country of Syria have done exceptionally well when it comes to providing jobs to the needy ones who are in definite need of a job. People who are in the search of a job in the country of Syria can visit the several au pair agencies of this country by simply filling an enrollment form in which the candidates have to fill some personal details and the type of job they want to do in the country of Syria.

Volunteering

Volunteering is considered to be the most effective method through which people can get a permanent job in the country of Syria as so many local people of this country got a permanent job after doing volunteering, although getting a permanent job by doing volunteering is not at all easy as the candidates need to work extremely hard and should be very much dedicated towards their work in the country of Syria.