Diriyah Ancient City | The latest guide is extremely friendly to Chinese people

| The latest guide is extremely friendly to Chinese people. Diriyah Ancient City | The latest guide is extremely friendly to Chinese people. Diriyah Ancient City, the historical card of Saudi Arabia, is an excellent spot to experience Saudi culture. Here is a practical guide based on personal experience. From July 1 to August 31, it is free to enter all day from Sunday to Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, it is free to enter from 9 am to 5 pm, and after 5 pm, a ticket fee of 50 Saudi Riyals is required. However, it is sincerely not recommended to enter before 5 pm because it is extremely hot during the day, and almost all the attractions and restaurants in the ancient city are closed, so you would just be looking at emptiness. After 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, the entrance fee is 50 SAR/person. Tickets must be purchased online (there are no ticket windows on-site, and you need to scan a code to buy online). However, Chinese credit cards cannot be used for online purchases, so! When you arrive at the entrance, show the staff the page where you cannot make the payment, and they will warmly and friendly let you in. Yes, you read that right, it is almost equivalent to free entry for Chinese people after 5 pm, so you don't have to rush in before 5 pm and endure the heat until the sun sets. Tourists usually take a taxi to get there, so remember to set the navigation destination to 'Bujairi Terrace Drop off', which will take you directly to the entrance. The internet-famous restaurant where Cristiano Ronaldo has taken photos and reportedly visits once a month is right outside the restaurant, and you can take photos without spending money. The staff are very friendly and won't give you a hard time for just taking photos without consuming. There are many free bottles of mineral water provided in the museums within the ancient city. For portrait photos in the ancient city, it is recommended to wear local costumes or plain long dresses. The lighting is not very sufficient, so try to get as close to the light source as possible or bring your own fill light for photos. Diriyah 09:00-00:00 Navigate to Bujairi Terrace Drop off