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Şalākhid

Şalākhid is a town in As-Suweida Governorate district, Syria of about 12,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Salim, Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa and As Suwayda National Museum.

32.8727° N, 36.5727° EPop. 12,842

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see51
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Şalākhid

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Şalākhid
  2. Shihan Shrineviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Shahbaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. As Suwayda National Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Salimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Şalākhid
Today’s loopŞalākhidStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şalākhid?

Salim (heritage site, about 11 km), Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa (heritage site, about 15 km), As Suwayda National Museum (museum, about 21 km), Maghārat al Mughr (cave, about 2 km), Maghārat Ash Shaţb (cave, about 4 km), Shihan Shrine (viewpoint, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Şalākhid?

42 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 dargah, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Şalākhid?

Shihan Shrine, about 5 km by road; Tall Mutawwaq (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Şalākhid?

Shahba, about 7 km by road; Salim (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şalākhid?

Start in Şalākhid, visit Shihan Shrine, then Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa, then Shahba, then As Suwayda National Museum, then Salim, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.