10+ Touristic Things You Can Do This Winter In Lebanon
It has been wrongly assumed that tourism is a summer thing and that it is for those who visit our country. Yet, there are plenty of touristic things to do in Lebanon during winter, for both locals and those visiting from abroad.
Considering that our winters are mild, nothing could stop you from taking a day or two to play the tourist and enjoy your time. Here are our suggestions for you, whether you are a newcomer, a visitor, or a local.
#1 Enjoy a weekend in the snowy mountain
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That's your time to make the most out of the snow season. Rent a chalet in Mazar Kferdebian, or Faraya, or The Cedar in the North, and enjoy the best our winter mountains have to offer of snow activities in the ski resorts.
Enjoy an upbeat nightlife in the area or have a relaxing night with a glass of Lebanese wine gazing at the mesmerizing flames in the chimney.
#2 Embrace a White Trail adventure
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Dress up warmly and embark on a group trail adventure through our snow-capped mountains, without forgetting your phone or your professional camera to take amazing photos of the sceneries.
There is something uniquely exhilarating about walking in snow that nobody else has walked on, and be amidst the most magical winter sites.
Make sure you join an organized group for this one. Some are getting planned already along the Laqlouq-Akoura mountains and hills, at a 2200 m peak above sea level.
#3 Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing
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Now, that, we have many facilities in Lebanon to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
Laqlouq, Fakra, Sannine, Falougha, Al-Arz, and Mazar Kfardebian are among the places you can enjoy these snow sports while passing through white peaks and breathtaking sceneries.
#4 Discover Ehden, Bsharri, and Al-Arz
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Ehden is an authentic Lebanese mountain town with ancient history, and worth visiting.
The most outstanding and beautiful place is The Lady of the Fortress or Saydet El-Hosn offering outstanding views of the coast and the surrounding mountains.
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Continue your trip riding to Bsharri where you can visit the museum of Gebran Khalil Gebran then head up to Al-Arz to enjoy the ski resort or just the town with its mighty ancient cedars.
No one could ever get bored with the beauty of the cedars that stand tall and proud in one of the most beautiful regions in Lebanon. While you are in the region, get to discover Hasroun as well!
#5 Visit Lebanon's Museums
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Lebanon is rich with numerous museums and even alternative museums across the country:
The National Museum with its monumental sculptures in Beirut, the Memoire Du Temps Museum that exhibits interesting fossils in Byblos, The Sursock Museum in Beirut, and the private MIM Museum also in Beirut with more than 1800 minerals of 400 different species from over 70 countries.
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More worth visiting museums are the MACAM modern and contemporary museum in Byblos , the Gebran Khalil Gebran museum in Bsharri, the Armenian Genocide Orphans' "Aram Bezikian" Museum in Byblos, the Wax Museum also in Byblos, and the Soap Museum in Tyre, among others.
#6 Enjoy a Day in Zahle, the bride of the Bekaa
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