Jordan 7 Tourist Places Must Visit

Petra:
Dead Sea:
Wadi Rum:
Mount Nebo:
Baptism site of Jesus:
Tree of Al Buqayawiyya (The Blessed Tree):
Wadi Mujib:

1.Petra

About Petra:

Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC. The city of Petra was established as a trading post by the Nabateans, an Arab Bedouin tribe indigenous to the region in what is now southwestern Jordan. The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. It is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture

Ticket Cost :

A one-day ticket to visit Petra costs 50 JD (£57 / 70 USD). As there is so much to see, many people opt to visit for multiple days. A two-day ticket costs 55 JD and a three-day ticket costs 60 JD. Children under 12 years are free of charge. If you have Valid Iqama of Jordan Ticket cost Only 1 Jod.

Night Ticket :

Petra by Night runs every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, starts at 20:30 from Petra Visitor Centre and delivers you back by licensed guide to the Visitor Centre around 22.30pm. The entrance fee for Petra by Night is 17 JD, children under 10 years are admitted free of charge

Entrance Time:

Summer Time: 6 am -6 Pm

Winter Time: 6 am – 4.30 Pm

Walking Distances:

The walk from the entrance of Petra to the Treasury is 2km long, or just over one mile. If you walk fast, you can get to the Treasury in 20 minutes. If you slow down, enjoy the views, and take lots of photos, it can take at least 30 minutes.If you take into account the detours you will most likely take to go up to the viewpoints or to see some of the main sights and the 2 hours it will take to walk back to the exit, it will add up to a lot of walking. I spent one day visiting Petra and walked a total of 20km and 131 floors.

Shoes:

Since this site is a walking Area so must wear comfortable Shoes. I saw a lot of people wearing sandals, though, too. If you are comfortable in sandals and can climb around on them, then go for it

Dress:

When planning for our trip to Petra, I spent quite a lot of time trying to figure out what to wear for this day of exploring in Jordan. I have visited Petra 2 times since I am staying and working in Jordan. Whatever Your dream dress or You Are comfortable to wear You can wear for Visiting Petra. In the Winter Session you can carry a Jacket and in Summer you Can wear a Light Dress with your Most comfortable zone.

Hotel to Stay at Petra:

There are many Good Hotels in Petra.you can book before you travel also after reach

Find hotels in Petra and pay at the hotel. Good rates and no reservation costs.

Best Time to Visit Petra:

The best time to visit Jordan is during the spring and autumn months – March, April and May or September, October and November. At this time of year it’s usually dry but not too hot, with average high temperatures from 19°C–28°C

2. Dead Sea:

About Dead Sea:

A spectacular natural wonder the Dead Sea that is located 427 meters below sea level is perfect for wellness and religious tourism, fun in the sun with the familyThe Dead Sea, also known by other names, is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. The lake’s surface is 430.5 meters below sea level, making its shores the lowest land-based elevation on Earth.

Why is the Dead Sea called the Sea of Death?

The sea is called “dead” because its high salinity prevents macroscopic aquatic organisms, such as fish and aquatic plants, from living in it, though minuscule quantities of bacteria and microbial fungi are present.

Why is the Dead Sea so special?

The Dead Sea is considered the world’s most ancient spa, and modern science proves why: it is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, with 34% salinity – making it nearly 9 times saltier than regular ocean water.

Dead Sea float:

Yes, you can actually float in the Dead Sea as the Dead Sea water is 10 times saltier than the ocean making it denser as well as heavier. It increases buoyancy and water will push you towards the surface, resulting in floating.

Don’t stay in the water longer than 10-15 minutes. Because of the salts and minerals, your skin will get very soft and you can get cut on the crystals easily

Islamic History About Dead Sea:

Concurring to Islamic and scriptural conventions, the Dead Ocean is the location of the antiquated city of Sodom, home of the Prophet Lut (Part). The Quran depicts the individuals of Sodom as insensible, evil evildoers who rejected God’s call to nobility. The individuals included killers, cheats, and people who straightforwardly practiced corrupt sexual behavior. Lut tirelessly lectured God’s message, but to no profit; he found that indeed his possessive spouse was one of the disbelievers. Tradition has it that God seriously rebuffed the Homosexuals for their evil. Concurring with the Quran, the discipline was to “turn the cities upside down, and rain down on them brimstones difficult as prepared clay, spread layer on layer, checked from your Ruler” (Quran 11:82–83). The location of this discipline is presently the Dead Ocean, standing as a image of devastation.

3.Wadi Rum:

About Wadi Rum:

Wadi Rum is one of Jordan’s most popular tourist sites and attracts a large number of tourists from around the world. Wadi Rum is home to the Zalabieh tribe, who developed eco-adventure tourism and services throughout the protected area. They provide tours, guides, accommodation and facilities. They also run restaurants and small shops in the villages that provide meals and basic supplies for visitors. Their guide services include highly experienced mountain and trekking guides who have an unmatched knowledge of the local area and often speak fluently in two languages or more.

Wadi Rum known also as the Valley of the Moon

Best time to Visit Wadi Rum:

Wadi Rum is everything you’d expect of a quintessential desert: it is extreme in summer heat and winter cold; it is violent and moody as the sun slices through chiseled sows at dawn or melts the division between rock and sand at dusk; it is exacting on the Bedouin who live in it and vengeful on those who ignore its dangers.March and the two first weeks of November are the best months to visit Wadi Rum, as they are not too frequented and the weather is pleasant. But the best time to visit Wadi Rum depends also on your expectations; if you want to escape crowded times, you should come in winter or summer.

Cost Of Wadi Rum:

First of all, on arrival at the Visitor’s Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and children under 12 enter for free. Visitors entering in 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles enter for free.

Milky Way in Wadi Rum:

Once you get away from your accommodations, the stars in the Wadi Rum night sky become the brightest lights around; just don’t wander too far as the desert can be dangerous for those unfamiliar with it!

4. Mount Nebo:

About Mount Nebo:

Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge located in Jordan, approximately 710 meters above sea level. Part of the Abarim mountain range, Mount Nebo is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death

Did Moses die on Mount Nebo?

According to the Bible, Moses ascended Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab (today in Jordan), and from there he saw the Land of Canaan (the Promised Land), which God had said he would not enter; Moses then died there. The Bible (Deuteronomy 34:6) says Moses’ burial place was unknown.

Is Mount Nebo worth Traveling?

The top of the hill where you’ll find the viewing platform, Moses Memorial Church and the Serpent Statue is approximately 710 meters above sea level, and this place is absolutely gorgeous

Distance From Amman:

Mount Nebo is around 35 km from Amman. It is said to be a place where Prophet Moses was granted a view of Promised land

For nearly two thousand years Mount Nebo has been one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in the world

History Of Mount Nebo:

The Bible says that Mount Nebo was where Moses lived out his final days and saw the Promised Land, which he would never enter. It is said that Moses’ body may be buried here, although that has yet to be proven. There are two peaks on Mt. Nebo, Siyagha and al-Mukhayyat. By the 4th century AD, Mount Nebo had already become a pilgrimage site and a church and sanctuary were built on Siyagha to honor Moses. In the 6th century AD, monks constructed a Byzantine monastery on Siyagha, which lasted for almost six centuries. While the building is no longer there, the mosaics from this time period are still visible. The site was abandoned by the 16th century. In 1993, Mount Nebo was purchased by the Franciscans who restored the site. It is an active Franciscan monastery today that is open to visitors

Entrance Time:

Summer: 8am to 6pm

Winter: 8am to 4pm

Ticket Cost :

1 JOD

5.Baptism site of Jesus:

About baptism:

Al-Maghtas, officially known as Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan”, is an archaeological World Heritage site in Jordan, on the east bank of the Jordan River, considered to be the original location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and venerated as such since at least the Byzantine period

Entrance Time:

Summer: March – November

Saturday – Thursday: 8:00am till 5:00pm (Baptism Ceremonies until 4:00pm) Friday: 8:00am till 4:00pm (Baptism Ceremonies until 3:00pm) Please notice: Baptism can be done up to 1 hour prior to closing.

Winter: December – February

Entrance Fees:

Jordanians: 3 JDs

Nationals of the Arab League Countries: 5 JDs

Other Nationalities: 12 JDs

Free entry for children under 12 years

The shuttle bus and local guide are included in the entrance fees.

History Of Baptism:

A small group of Christians got together in 1977 in hopes of establishing an independent Baptist church in Burnside. A group of ten of these individuals went to Midland Baptist Church in Midland, Ohio to request their congregation to mother this work in Burnside, Kentucky. They agreed and the Jordan Independent Baptist Mission was formed.

The mission began to meet in individual homes until they rented an old bank building on French Avenue in Burnside. Within the first year the mission had grown to 23 members. Jordan Independent Baptist Church was organized on October 4, 1978. Brother Elijah Wood was elected as the first pastor of the church.

From a humble beginning of a few Christians wanting to see an independent Baptist church in Burnside, the church has seen hundreds saved, many graduate the Christian Academy and go on to successful lives, graduated several preachers, supported many missionaries all around the world and still maintain a loving, active core membership.

6.Tree of Al Buqayawiyya (The Blessed Tree):

About Sahabi Tree:

Sahabi Tree, Tree of Al Buqayawiyya is a 1500 year old tree located in Safawi, Jordan. 156 km from Amman, the capital of Jordan. The tree is a Atlantic Pistachio tree. It is located on the old trade route between Mecca and Damascus. Caravans used to travel by this route

History of Tree:

It is believed that one such caravan was going to Syria from Mecca, when Muhammad sat down under its shadow at the age of 12. He was accompanying his uncle Abu Talib Under this tree, the monk Bahira foretold about the prophethood of Muhammad (s).

It is a tourist attraction in Jordan, with many Muslims visiting the tree every year King Abdullah of Jordan ordered the construction of a fence around the tree to safeguard the tree. The tree is a Atlantic Pistachio tree. It is located on the old trade route between Mecca and Damascus.

7.Wadi Mujib:

About Wadi Mujib:

Wadi Mujib, also known as Arnon Stream, is a river in Jordan. The river empties into the Dead Sea circa 420 meters below sea level. Today, Wadi Mujib is fed by seven tributaries. The western part of the river is the site of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, popular for hikes & canyoning amid dramatic rock formations

Entrance Time:

The hiking season at Wadi Mujib is generally from April 1 – October 31. The Siq Trail opens at 8am and closes at 3pm.

We would recommend getting there as it opens as you’ll probably have the canyon to yourself.

We were completely alone until just before the roped section, which was a truly magical experience.

Entrance Fees:

The Siq Trail cost 21 JD per person (approximately $30 USD). You can hire waterproof shoes for 5 JD ($7 USD).

Dry Bag:

An essential item for Wadi Mujib. Everything will get wet and a dry bag will ensure your phone and camera won’t break.

You’ll need a dry bag if you want to bring along your phone, camera or electricals as there are sections where you will need to swim. Otherwise it is best to leave them in a locker at the start.

Age Limit:

if You like or Love Hiking this is for you. Wadi Mujib’s age limit is 18, and for good reason. As we have said, the trails can be tricky, especially if it follows a period of heavy rain during the winter. During these times the waters are faster and deeper than normal, and the rest of the trail grows accordingly more dangerous.