Jordan
Updated on July 14, 2022
Welcome to Jordan
Jordan, short for the Hashim Kingdom of Jordan, which is an ancient civilization with a long history, located on the western edge of Asia.
Hiding deeply in the desert, cultural monuments are everywhere with unique customs. The mysterious "Golden Cave" in Perdara, the magnificent ancient Roman theater in Jerash, the beautiful mountain scenery of the capital Amman, and the magic of the Dead Sea are all familiar landmarks.
Petra: A New Seven Wonders of the World
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan, located 250 kilometers south of Amman, hidden in a narrow canyon on the east side of the Arabian Valley.
It used to be the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, connected to Damascus in the north, and to the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea via the Gulf of Aqaba in the south, with Gaza to the west and the Persian Gulf behind the desert to the east.
It is called Rose City because all the buildings are excavated on the rosy rock. The ancient city was successively ruled by Rome, Byzantium, and Islamic empires, so it also left architectural remains of various styles. On December 6, 1985, Petra was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Best Places to Visit in Jordan
- 1 Petra One of the new Seven Wonders of the World
- 2 Wadi Rum Known for its breathtaking desert scenery
- 3 Jerash Home to an incredible collection of Greco-Roman ruins
- 4 Dead Sea The lowest point on the planet
- 5 Desert Castles The man-made desert landscape
- 6 Amman The capital of Jordan
- 7 Al-Karak Known for its significant Christian castle
- 8 Aqaba The nation’s only port city
- 9 Dana Nature Reserve The top spots for landscape and hiking
- 10 Madaba Known for its religious structures and ancient art
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Best time to visit Jordan
The capital Amman and the western mountains have a subtropical Mediterranean climate with a mild climate. The average temperature is 7-14℃ in January and 26-33℃ in July.
The Jordan Valley and the south and east have a continental climate with scarce rainfall. October to May of the following year is the season with more rainfall and the peak tourist season. June to September are relatively dry. There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring a warm coat in winter and a thin coat in summer.
Is it safe to travel in Jodan?
From the map, Jordan’s geographical location is really alarming. To the west are Israel and Palestine, where conflicts have been long established for a long time, and to the east are war-torn Syria and Iraq.
So the security problem is the most mentioned question before traveling to Jordan.
As someone who has been to Jordan, I will tell you responsibly that Jordanis one of the safest countries in the Middle East. When young people see tourists with cameras, they will show their smiles and crowd around to let yo take pictures. Or take a photo with you, and almost no stealing happens in the whole country.