7 Activities
Historical Shaqra Trip
Starts from
Riyadh
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
7
Duration
6 hrs
Length
13 mi
Route details
Starts from
Riyadh
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
6 hrs
Length
13 mi
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
- Active Leisure
Road.Travel
- Learn more about the lives of AlWashm people in the past.
- Live a day in Najd's past spirit.
- Learn about the decorative architectural creativity of old Najdi houses.
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The journey to Historical Shaqra is a journey of interaction between the past and the present. Shaqra heritage town is the recreation of the ancient city, which is estimated to be over 1,500 years old; and it has been rebuilt as it was before. During this trip, visitors can pass through the Qasab Salt Fields, where they can see groundwater loaded with salt being extracted from the ground, and then the salt being extracted from water as it was done hundreds of years ago. Then, go to Shaqra heritage town where visitors could walk down the streets of the old city and see the old-fashioned architecture and the way the buildings are joined together. Visitors could visit its mosques, councils, old markets, museums, and Hlewa Heritage Market. After that, visitors could go to the old city of Ushaiger, where on the way, the old airport could be seen. Visitors can walk between the alleys of old houses that were rebuilt in Ushaiger village, visit the private museums, and then visit the park, where they can have a panoramic view of the Ushaiger heritage village, its farms and the modern city of Ushaiger.
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Categories
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
- Active Leisure
The journey to Historical Shaqra is a journey of interaction between the past and the present. Shaqra heritage town is the recreation of the ancient city, which is estimated to be over 1,500 years old; and it has been rebuilt as it was before. During this trip, visitors can pass through the Qasab Salt Fields, where they can see groundwater loaded with salt being extracted from the ground, and then the salt being extracted from water as it was done hundreds of years ago. Then, go to Shaqra heritage town where visitors could walk down the streets of the old city and see the old-fashioned architecture and the way the buildings are joined together. Visitors could visit its mosques, councils, old markets, museums, and Hlewa Heritage Market. After that, visitors could go to the old city of Ushaiger, where on the way, the old airport could be seen. Visitors can walk between the alleys of old houses that were rebuilt in Ushaiger village, visit the private museums, and then visit the park, where they can have a panoramic view of the Ushaiger heritage village, its farms and the modern city of Ushaiger.
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Road.Travel
- Learn more about the lives of AlWashm people in the past.
- Live a day in Najd's past spirit.
- Learn about the decorative architectural creativity of old Najdi houses.
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Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
12 mi0.6 mi
A Day Through Najd History
We'll take a tour around the ancient Najdi past in one of Saudi's most ancient cities, and a major part of its history. We'll learn about the past, history, tools and equipment of the people of the region and enjoy their anecdotes.
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11:201 hr
The Historical Village
The Shaqra heritage town was established more than 1,500 years ago, where poems from the “Jahilia Era” or pre-Islamic era were found to praising this town and its beauty. Many parts of this town, its mosques, schools, wells and main markets have been rebuilt. When you visit Shaqra, and as you wander through the town it is as though you are travelling back in time hundreds of years. You can watch the creative engineering of the people of the region with respect to designing the town in general. The town was designed with sewers and rainwater drainage so that the town would not flood in the event of heavy rain. Moreover, you will have the chance to observe the beautiful interior designs and drawings inside old houses.
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0.2 mi
5 min
12:3015 min
Subaie Heritage House
This palace is an ancient palace that was the residence of the Region Prince in the era of King Abdul Aziz. Much of it collapsed as a result of the recent heavy rains in the area and is under reconstruction. The palace was built in 1327H and consists of 32 rooms, containing antique historical holdings. The palace was also the residence of King Abdul Aziz whenever he passed by Shaqra on his way to or from Makkah Al-Mukarramah. In addition to that, it was a site to equip and prepare the armies that pass by Shaqra during the unification of Saudi Arabia, a reception site to welcome official delegations, and also the headquarters of “Baitulmal”, the treasury in Shaqra town.
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0.3 mi
5 min
12:501 hr
Hlewa Heritage Market
Hlewa Heritage Market was built in 1350H and was the largest market in the city of Shaqra and AlWashm region. With more than 100 shops and all kinds of merchandise, visitors can buy all their needs from one market; which resulted in the market’s success. It has been rebuilt and it is now a museum with a café that serves tea and Arabic coffee, with some shops that sell traditional antiques and souvenirs, as well as traditional Najdi food.
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10.4 mi
15 min
14:101 hr
Ushaiqer Heritage Village
Ushaiger, which translates into “little blonde”, was named after the mountains that surround it. It is an ancient city that is estimated to be 1,500 years old and has been rebuilt to look the same since its establishment so that the visitor can have a similar experience and relive the period in which the people of the region have lived during that time. Some of its people have completely rebuilt their ancestral homes, and on weekends they open their doors to visitors to host and welcome them and offer them Arabic coffee and dates.
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0.1 mi
5 min
15:1545 min
AlMdarrag Restaurant
When entering the Heritage Village, visitors will find the restaurant next to the entrance where they can try all kinds of traditional and delicious Najdi dishes.
This restaurant is only available during the weekend
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0.2 mi
5 min
16:1045 min
Heritage House Museum
The Heritage House is a museum of ancient monuments and antiquities that were used by the people of the region and listed according to their ancient names.
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