The Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable development in its road network, which extends over 73,000 kilometers, enabling it to rank first globally in the road network connectivity index, according to reports from the Global Competitiveness Forum. This contributes to enhancing connectivity between cities and provinces, serving road users, and facilitating their movement.

The Roads Authority clarified that the road sector is one of the vital and enabling sectors for many other sectors, including tourism. It pointed out that the Asir region enjoys an advanced road network extending over 5,304 kilometers, forming a vital artery that enhances the region's status as one of the prominent tourist destinations in the Kingdom.

This network is part of the Authority's efforts to facilitate visitors and tourists' access to the natural and cultural landmarks and heritage villages that abound in the region, allowing them to explore its natural beauty and rich history.

The Authority indicated that travelers by land from Riyadh to the Asir region have three diverse routes, all ending in the city of Abha, differing in distance, travel time, and the stations they pass through, as part of the efforts to facilitate road users' movements.

The first route, which is the fastest, starts from Riyadh, passing through Al-Rain and then Bisha to reach Abha, with a length of about 882 kilometers, and the journey takes approximately 9 hours.

There is also a second route that passes through Wadi Al-Dawasir Governorate and then Tathleeth Governorate, with a length of about 927 kilometers, and the journey takes approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes.

A third route is available that starts from Riyadh, passing through the city of Taif and then Al-Baha before reaching Abha, which is the longest in distance and time, measuring about 1,215 kilometers, with a travel duration of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes.

The Asir region, located in the southwest of the Kingdom, is characterized by a unique geographical and cultural diversity; it is bordered to the north by the Makkah region, to the east by the Najran region, and overlooks the Red Sea coast to the west. The region includes varied terrains, including the towering Sarawat mountains, deep valleys such as Wadi Abha and Wadi Oud, along with fertile plains.

The Asir highlands also enjoy moderate weather in the summer with scattered rainfall, and its vegetation varies from juniper forests in the highlands to sidr, athal, and palm trees in the plains, while its heritage villages and agricultural communities reflect the values of authentic Arab hospitality and the harmony of humans with their environment.

The Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable development in its road network, which extends over 73,000 kilometers, enabling it to rank first globally in the road network connectivity index, according to reports from the Global Competitiveness Forum. This contributes to enhancing connectivity between cities and provinces, serving road users, and facilitating their movement.

The "Roads Authority" clarified that the road sector is considered one of the vital and enabling sectors for many other sectors, including tourism. It pointed out that the Asir region enjoys an advanced road network extending over 5,304 kilometers, forming a vital artery that enhances the region's status as one of the prominent tourist destinations in the Kingdom.