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What to see in Jordan: 6 things you can’t miss

A lot has been said about Jordan. One thing is certain: it is a wonderful place to visit! It is often unfairly feared because of regional conflicts and overlooked by more cautious travelers. But in reality, it is a welcoming and peaceful destination that should not be missed. There is an incredible wealth of historical sites, unexpectedly delicious food, and a strong, vibrant culture.

So, without further ado, here’s...
 

What to see in Jordan
 

1. PETRA

We are 200% sure that if you want to go to Jordan, it’s to see this wonder! And you would be absolutely right. We’re putting it at number one: Petra, the magnificent gateway hiding the pharaohs’ treasure. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world, and to reach it you must walk for more than a kilometer through the Siq, a deep gorge. At the end of the Siq, El Khasneh, “the Treasury,” will appear before you. You’ll be speechless. Or rather, turned to stone. Petra-style.
 

2. DEAD SEA

A sea that isn’t really a sea. A sea-that-isn’t-a-sea where you float. If you’re in Jordan, you simply can’t miss it! The lowest point on Earth, at over 400 meters below sea level, and famous for its extremely salty waters that make floating effortless. We love it so much that we even dedicated a short article to it.

 

3. WADI RUM

If you’ve always dreamed of going to Mars, a trip to the Wadi Rum desert could be the perfect compromise to make that dream come true. You’ll find incredibly red rock formations there! In Wadi Rum, you can also explore by 4x4 (highly recommended), or spend the night in a desert camp. That’s highly recommended too, because if you’ve ever wondered what a starry night in the desert looks like, this place may give you the ultimate answer!

 

4. AMMAN

Amman is called “the White City” because of the immense expanse of white houses covering all the hills of the Jordanian capital. Admiring it from the Citadel will reward you with spectacular photo opportunities. In Amman, you can also visit the King Abdullah Mosque and the Jordan Museum. 

 

5. AQABA

Also on the list of things to see in Jordan is Aqaba, the country’s only coastal city overlooking the sea. So make the most of it! In the Red Sea, you can enjoy incredible snorkeling among coral reefs, fish of every kind, and... even sunken tanks and aircraft. You have to see it to believe it!


6. WADI MUJIB

Wadi Mujib is a canyon not far from Amman and is nicknamed (perhaps a bit too enthusiastically...) “the Grand Canyon of the Middle East”. Okay, it may not be the Grand Canyon, but it has its own charm and is definitely worth a visit. What’s more, it offers some truly great trekking routes and walks. 


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