Amman is known as the white city.
"Switzerland in the Middle East"
The Kingdom of Jordan covers an area of about 90 thousand square kilometers, is a country with no energy resources and is also the fourth place with the least water resources in the world . That is because most of the country's territory is located in the Arabian desert, only the northwest where the Jordan River is considered fertile land. Although located between the countries of Syria, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Jordan is relatively peaceful and developed, so it is also known as "Switzerland of the Middle East".
Jordan's capital is Amman, or "the White City" because much of its architecture is built from limestone. Visitors come to Jordan to explore its history, where legendary heroes and biblical prophets "dwelt", where ancient trade routes converge with bustling modern neighborhoods... On the highest hill in the center of Amman is the Citadel with the Temple of Hercules and the Roman Theater. The historical remains of the temple today are ruined monuments, architectural pieces built in the Byzantine style with characteristic Corinthian columns and a statue of Hercules with only three fingers left on his left hand. Not far away is the Roman Theater, dating back 2,000 years; it is still one of the most magnificent sights in Amman and a clear testament to the high level of construction during the Roman period. The most special part is the grandstand with a capacity of 6,000 people, designed with a clever slope and inclination, providing amazing sound reverberation.
Interwoven with the ancient Roman structures and architectural remains is a modern Amman with trendy cafes, fine dining, modern art galleries and vibrant cultural events along Rainbow Street and Soho Street. It shows a new era being driven by the progress of the next generation.
“Escape” from the city
After a day exploring Amman, take a four-hour drive south to the Wadi Rum desert, known for its cliffs and giant red sandstone mountains, rising up to 1,500m above the stunning red-orange desert. These mountains, known as the “Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” stand guard over the valley. Ride a camel or a Jeep and you’ll see jagged mountains, towering sand dunes, and bumpy roads on the red sand that make you think you’re on Mars.
After a tiring day, you will experience sleeping in semi-permanent bubble tents (glamping), with transparent glass walls but still ensuring privacy, while helping you easily admire the Wadi Rum valley at night with a carpet of sparkling stars in the sky. This place has also been voted many times in the "top" of the most beautiful stargazing locations in the world by prestigious international travel magazines. These luxurious glamping tents are planned to be concentrated at the Discovery Bedu camp in Wadi Rum. Visitors will feel comfortable as at home when taking a shower, reading a book on the porch bench, or enjoying a Bedouin-style dinner, with a charcoal stove buried deep in the sand and a pot full of chicken, vegetables and freekah (ground wheat).
If Wadi Rum makes you feel the smallness of humans before nature, Petra is like a message about the solidity of human heritages. After passing the 10km long road, on both sides are towering cliffs creating a narrow path, visitors will "freeze" for a few seconds before the massive constructions deep inside the majestic rock mountains. The most prominent are the ancient city of Petra, the treasury, temples, monasteries and 800 stone tombs... with large stone columns decorated with many sophisticated motifs, in the typical Greek - Roman style carved directly into the mountain. It is hard to imagine that the small people of ancient times created lifelong wonders for humanity in this "sandstone city" over 2,000 years old.
During the last days of your journey to explore Jordan, you should spend 1-2 days to bathe in the Dead Sea and the Red Sea - the two most famous places in the world that everyone wants to visit once in their life. The Dead Sea is only about a two-hour drive from Petra, located between Jordan and Israel. According to locals, the "Dead Sea" is actually a large lake located 430m below sea level. Due to the salt content in the water being 10 times higher than the ocean, when immersed in the water, you can easily float on the surface of the water. Also due to this salinity, no living thing can survive in this lake.
In addition to the Dead Sea, visitors should spend the last day at the Red Sea, where the small town of Aqaba is located - the gateway to the Red Sea coast and is Jordan's only beach resort. Although called the Red Sea, the water here is clear all year round. Don't hesitate to spend a whole day snorkeling and exploring the vast ocean. In the clear water, you will be able to enjoy watching the pristine coral reefs or playing with colorful marine life. After exploring the underwater world, you will enjoy a BBQ party on the boat and keep memorable moments of your trip to Jordan with your loved ones.
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