Saudi Arabia, a country that thrived due to its vast oil reserves, emanates the aura of a new-moneyed elite.
Jeddah has naturally absorbed this unique characteristic. Luxury vehicles speed past opulent buildings, distant sea fountains, and the under-construction Kingdom Tower.
The Kingdom Tower, reported to exceed one kilometer in height, once finished, will surpass Dubai's Burj Khalifa and become the world's first building exceeding one kilometer.
Every corner of this place tells of its status as a hub of wealth.
The driver took them to a hotel near the hospital. After stowing their luggage, they headed straight to a local Chinese restaurant for a meal.
Yang Ping was quite pleased with this arrangement. While he didn't despise foreign cuisine, he definitely didn't fancy it. Chinese food remained his favorite.