Amman to Aqaba: 1 week
Jordan is very small, even a short holiday can be wonderful, especially if you plan to rent a car and drive. This route follows the ancient main road of Jordan-King Road, including most of Jordan's major attractions.
On the day of 1, I concentrated in Amman to experience modern Jordan. The next day, I pieced together the history of the Bible in Madiba, a mosaic city, and then went to nearby Mount Nipo to overlook the promised land like Moses. On the third day, along the King's Avenue, following the footsteps of the caravan in history, we crossed the majestic Wadi Mojiebo. Visit the Crusader Castle in Calaque and Shobak, and listen to the ghostly hooves on the cobblestone pavement.
Get up early on the fourth day, feel the charm of Petra snake road, and then climb a highland altar (high
Place) Enjoy lunch. On the fifth day, take a path to Petra and enjoy the sunset in the iconic monastery. Then go to the seaside town of Aqaba, which is 2 hours' drive. On the sixth day, I washed away the desert dust in the magnificent Red Sea. On the seventh day, I returned to Amman (it takes 4 hours by desert road), set out early, and had a desert lunch in Wadi Lahm on the way.
Day 1 day Amman
Morning: Rome Theatre → Folk Museum
Afternoon: Jordan Museum → Castle Hill
Reason: downtown Amman is a must-see. The city center is located at the foot of many hills in Amman, where Castle Hill stands. There are spectacular ancient Roman ruins and an international standard museum. Mosques, markets and coffee shops gathered here are an important part of Jordanian life.
Roman theatre
This restored Grand Theatre is the most outstanding and impressive relic of the ancient Roman city of Fiya, Ferad, and it is also the highlight of Amman in the eyes of most foreign tourists. The theater is built on the north slope of a hill, which can accommodate 6000 people. The best time to take pictures is in the morning, when the light is soft-but the view from the top floor before sunset is also great.
The theater was built in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Antoninus Pius (138 ~ 16 1). The theater is divided into three floors: the ruler of course sits closest to the venue, the military guards are in the middle floor, and ordinary people can only sit on the top floor and squint. Theatre is usually of religious significance. A statue of Athena (now in the Jordan Museum) once stood in a small shrine above the top row of seats, and Athena once occupied an important position in the religious life of the city.
folk custom museum
When you enter the Rome Theatre, this small museum is on the right, with a small number of items showing the traditional life of Jordan. The exhibits include Bedouin wool tents and tools, musical instruments, such as rababa (Bedouin single stringed instrument), looms, mihbash (coffee mill), some weapons and various costumes, including the traditional costumes of Circassians.
Jordan Museum
Jordan Museum is located next to the City Hall and is one of the best museums in the Middle East. It is located in a magnificent modern building. Through a series of excellent exhibitions with rich contents, it introduces the epic history of Jordan, from the earliest residents to the Nabatai civilization until it enters the modern era. Highlights include the oldest known human statue (9,500-year-old gypsum portrait of Ain Ghazal with a strange modern style), the Dead Sea scrolls in Jordan, and a large number of relics in Petra and surrounding areas.
Castle hill
This area, known as Castle Hill, is located in Belal, the tallest building in Amman.
Mount Karaa (about 850 meters above sea level) is the seat of the ancient city of Laba Amon. It has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, surrounded by 1700-meter-long city walls, which were rebuilt many times in the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad periods. There are many scenic spots here, but the most striking attractions of Castle Hill are the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace.
Two huge pillars are the remains of the temple of Hercules in ancient Rome. This temple was once connected with the square (downtown) and was built during the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus hollier (16 1 ~ 180). Part of the low partition walls and columns have become the only obvious relics, which can be seen from all parts of the city. There is also a hand carved from a broken stone, which is lifelike enough to see how the temple was carefully decorated in its glorious years. There is an observation deck nearby with a panoramic view of the city center.
The most impressive series of historical buildings in Castle Hill are concentrated around the Umayyad Palace, behind the small (quite old-fashioned) archaeological museum. This palace is considered to be the work of Umayyad Arabs, dating back to around 720. It is a large-scale complex composed of royal buildings and residential buildings, and was once the residence of the Governor of Amman. Its life span is very short. It was destroyed in an earthquake in 749 and never completely rebuilt.
The next day Tianma Deba
Morning: John the Baptist Church → St George's Church and Mosaic Map
Afternoon: Mount Nipo
Why go: Madaba is the perfect base camp to explore central Jordan, and the church decorated with mosaics reflects the profound Christian culture there. From here, you can visit the castles of Calaque and Shobak, and visit the legendary place where Moses first saw the promised land on Mount Nebo.
John the Baptist Church
This Catholic church, which is still in use, was built in the early 20th century. After the restoration of the historic site where the church is located, it will become a tourist attraction, attracting tourists and pilgrims. The Acropolis Museum is the treasure of the whole building complex, located in the lower part of the arched church. There is a well here, which dates back to the Moab period 3000 years ago and is still in use today.
The facade of the church is made of ancient stones, and the courtyard is dotted with Roman columns with Corinthian capitals. /kloc-the chapel in the 0/9th century is now a tourist center and a gift shop, which displays fascinating photos taken by 1902 ~1911and exquisite replicas of Umm Risas mosaic. You can set aside some time and energy to climb the bell tower. In the last paragraph, you have to climb a steep metal ladder with handrails and move around the clock and bell rope flexibly, but the hard work is worth it for the best panoramic view of Madiba. However, people who are prone to dizziness must not climb.
St George's Church and Mosaic Map
This rather simple19th century Greek Orthodox Church has a collection of early Christian treasures. Imagine, 1884, how excited Christian construction workers would be when they stumbled upon the remains of a Byzantine church on their construction site. In the ruins, the ground they found survived after destruction, fire and neglect. It is not only another mosaic, but also of great significance: so far, it is the oldest existing map of Palestine, which is of great benefit to understanding the history of this region.
This map was made in 560 with the title 157 (in Greek), depicting all the major biblical sites in the Middle East, from Egypt to Palestine. At first, the map was1.5 ~ 25m long and 6m wide. There are more than 2 million pieces. Although most of the mosaics have been lost, the rest is still enough to make people feel the overall complexity.
Nipper, mt
It is said that Mount Nebo is the place where Moses saw the promised land that he was not allowed to enter. There are several peaks in this area, including Siyagha (local name, meaning "monastery"). Moses Memorial Church is located at the top of the mountain overlooking the Dead Sea, with Israel and Palestine on the other side. This humble church, or more accurately, the colonnade hall, was built around the 4th century A.D. and in 597, and has just been rebuilt on a large scale.
The mosaic in the church can be traced back to about 530 years, and its level and presentation effect are among the best in Jordan. The masterpiece is a scene of hunting and grazing, dotted with various African animals, including a tumor cow, many lions, tigers, bears, wild boar, zebra, an ostrich tied with a rope and a giraffe shaped like a camel.
Next to Moses Memorial Church, a bronze monument designed by an Italian marks the promised land in Moses' eyes when he faced Gilead, Judah, Jericho and Negev. A wrought iron decoration stands in the center of the observation deck where the wind has been blowing, symbolizing the suffering and death of the snake raised by Jesus and Moses on the cross in the desert. The important places indicated by the signs are often foggy, including the Golan Heights, Jerusalem (only 46 kilometers away) and the Dead Sea.
On the third day Calaque &; Chaubak
Morning: Wadi Mojaber → Calaque Castle.
Afternoon: Shobak Castle
Reason: The King's Highway extends along the ridge of the highland in central Jordan and is split in two by the majestic Wadi Mojaber Canyon. There are important biblical relics with broad vision, exquisite ancient Roman mosaics and well-preserved Crusader castles, and fascinating scenes abound all the way down in this central area.
Wadi Mojebo
From the desert highway to the Dead Sea, the vast Wadi Mojaber stretches for 70 kilometers, and people proudly call it the "Jordan Grand Canyon". This spectacular rift valley is also an important dividing line between Amorites (north) and Moabites (south) in ancient history. It is said that Moses walked through Wadi Mojaber, which was then called arnon Valley. The King's Highway runs through the upper part of the valley, and the lower part of the valley is located in the Mojebo Biosphere Reserve-usually starting from the Dead Sea Highway.
The valley is as deep as 1km and 4km wide, but the king's highway winds down the cliff on one side of the valley, passes through the dam at the bottom of the valley, and then climbs the cliff on the other side. On both sides of the valley, beautiful olive trees cover the highlands, and it is completely invisible that the crustal uplift has split the land in two.
Calaque Castle
This unusual Crusader fortress later became Mamluk's fortress, which is why people came to Calaque. There are information boards everywhere in the castle, detailing the history and functions of specific buildings. Reconstruction and excavation work is in progress: explore dark areas with flashlights, some doorways are very low, so be careful not to hit your head.
You must enter the castle through the Ottoman gate: on a windy day, it is a relief to walk to the lee of the gate above the dry moat, but the process is quite difficult. The Crusader Corridor used to be the stable of the castle. Near the end of the corridor, there are steps leading to the crusader gate.
From here, you have to go through a narrow and tortuous passage, which is only separated from the Crusader Corridor by a wall. This way of restricting access ensures that the entrance is easy to defend but difficult to attack, which is also the consistent practice of the Crusader Castle.
Shobak Castle
Shobak Castle stands in a desolate and remote landscape, and even the most tired tourists will love it, although it is not as complete as Calaque Castle. Seen from a distance, the castle is particularly spectacular because it is located on an amazing hill (formerly known as Mons)
Realism (Mount Royal), overlooking the surrounding countryside, is magnificent.
For a long time, there has been a plan to hire a local performing troupe to vividly show the history of Shaobak Castle through scene reproduction, but the downturn in tourism seems to have put this plan on hold. In the meantime, some staff members dressed as Saladin soldiers lovingly guarded the entrance of Shobak. They are willing to pose for photos or pretend to fight swords with tourists.
Day 4 & amp5; 5 Petra
Day 4: Snake Road → Treasure House → Highland Altar
Day 5: Monastery
Why: Petra is a magnificent ancient city, hidden in the windy south of Jordan, and it is one of the most precious world heritages. Although it has undergone changes in war, its style remains the same. This ancient city was selected as one of the "Seven Wonders of the New World" in the referendum in 2007.
Shedao
There are narrow cliffs on both sides, which is undoubtedly one of Petra's highlights. This wonderful passage winds its way to the secret city. When you walk in it, your heart will be full of expectations for the miracle ahead-Nabatai people make full use of this, and they turn this passage into a sacred road with buildings of religious significance along the way.
The winding path starts from a conspicuous bridge, next to a modern dam. The dam was built in 1963. It is located on the dam built by Nabatai people in 50 AD to prevent floods from flowing from Wadi Musa through the serpentine path. Wadi, the right side of Snake Road
Muthlim passes through a Nabatai tunnel-which is also the beginning (or end) of a wonderful hiking route.
There used to be a huge Nabatai archway at the entrance of Snake Road, which was preserved until the end of 19. Now you can see some remnants in two niches on both sides of the entrance. It's a pity that many tourists who are eager to go to Petra pass by in a hurry, ignoring the beautiful scenery here. This stone corridor itself is an art palace. If you spend more time traveling through it, you can appreciate the pleasure of Petra's trip.
treasure-house
This ancient tomb is called a treasure house by local people and is the most famous scenic spot in Petra. The facade of this Greek-style building is exquisite and breathtaking. This is King Aretas III of Naba, Thailand.
Iii. This mausoleum was built from 65438 BC to 200 AD and carved on iron-rich sandstone. The name of the treasure house comes from a legend: it is said that an Egyptian Pharaoh kept his precious treasure here (in the urn on the front of the grave) when chasing the Israelites.
Some locals believe this legend, because this 3.5-meter-high urn is full of rifle bullet holes. Like all monuments carved on Petra's rock wall, there is no decoration inside the mausoleum. Every day from 9: 00 to 1 1, the treasure house under the scorching sun is the most photogenic.
Highland altar
This well-preserved relic is Petra's most accessible highland altar, built in Jebel.
On the top of Made Mountain, there is a sewage ditch to draw the blood of sacrificial animals. In front of the theater, there is a signpost step leading to the remains of the altar: turn right at the obelisk and you can reach the sacrificial platform. You can ride a donkey up the mountain, but doing so will not only lose the sense of accomplishment, but also sacrifice the good mood of your poor old mount.
The obelisk is more than 6 meters high and has a delicate structure. These buildings are not built on rocks, but cut through rock walls. Look at the space around the obelisk, and you will understand how huge the excavation work is. These obelisks are dedicated to the Nabatai gods Dusala and Uza (Al.
The stones in Uzza are rich in iron and shine in the sun. In this sacred place of the past, the obelisk is like a totem.
monastery
Hidden in the mountains, the monastery is one of Petra's legendary monuments. Its design is similar to a treasure house, but it is much bigger (50 meters wide and 45 meters high). It was built in the 3rd century BC and is the tomb of Nabatai people. Its name comes from the cross carved on the inner wall, and it can be speculated that it was used as a church in Byzantium. The ancient road dug in the rock has more than 800 steps from the basin.
The restaurant began to follow the old religious parade route.
From the opposite cave teahouse, you can clearly enjoy the facade of the Greek-style monastery. The courtyard in front of the monastery was once surrounded by columns, which was the venue for holding sacred ceremonies. Tomb 468 is located behind the teahouse, with a beautiful front and some broken sculptures. The scenery is great and worth visiting. A path leads to amazing scenic spots overlooking the Araba Valley, Israel and Palestine, and the top of Mount Aaron in the south, where there is a small white holy tomb.
Day 6 Aqaba
All-day: Red Sea Coast
Reason: The modern city of Aqaba and the nearby diving center will let you enjoy the other side of Jordan's magnificent natural landscape: coral gardens in the Red Sea. Even if you are not interested in diving, Aqaba is a relaxing and pleasant travel destination, where you can wash away the servant dust in the desert.
Red sea coast
Jordan is surrounded by Israel, Palestine and Saudi Arabia, and the coastline across the sea from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula is only 27 kilometers. For Jordan, the most important significance of the coast lies in the large container port in the south of Aqaba, but the high-quality red sea diving project is the reason why it is famous overseas. There are various resorts and diving centers along this precious coastline, and the coral reefs are in good condition.
Red Sea Ocean Peace Park guards the Red Sea at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is operated by Jordan in cooperation with Israel and Palestine, and is mainly managed by Aqaba Ocean Park locally. The salinity of seawater here is higher than that of ocean water, and there are winds from the north and small-scale tides, which means that the local seawater is crystal clear, with an average water temperature of 22.5℃ in winter and 26℃ in summer.
According to the Royal Marine Protection Society of Jordan, there are more than 1 10 hard corals and more than 120 soft corals in the bay, forming a spectacular coral reef. These coral reefs are home to about 65,438+0,000 species of fish, including brightly colored clownfish, parrotfish and angelfish. In addition, there are all kinds of marine life from dolphins to mollusks and sponges. Protected green turtles often haunt diving sites, and whale sharks without danger can be seen in summer ~
Day 7 Vadiram
Morning: Ram Village → Nabatai Temple → Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Afternoon: Seymour and Kufa Rock Paintings → Hasani Dune.
Reason: Wadi Lahm is the center of all tourist routes in southern Jordan. The scenery here is breathtaking. As long as you are romantic, you will definitely have the impulse to wander here. You can realize this dream here-at least experience this life for a day or two in the camp of the scenic spot, and choose to hike, ride a camel or climb a mountain with four-wheel drive, or take a hot air balloon to have a panoramic view.
Lamu village
A small group of Bedouins live in the village of Ram in central Wadi Lahm. They no longer continue the traditional nomadic life, but choose to settle here. There is a guest house, several restaurants and a grocery store in the village. The asphalt gravel road ends here, and then the real desert is ahead. Lamborghini Park is closed to the public.
Nabatai temple
On the hill of Ram village, there is a temple site with a history of 2,000 years, where Rath was once worshipped. There is an information board in the hostel to introduce the history and excavation of the temple. These relics are important because they were built on the basis of the early temples of the Arab Ade tribe and are also evidence that Nabatai people settled here. The villa bathroom behind the temple is the oldest bathroom found in Jordan. There are some inscriptions left by hunters and nomads near the temple, which can be traced back to the 2nd century BC.
The seven pillars of wisdom
This large rock structure is named after Lawrence's works. From the road near the Wadi Lahm Visitor Center, you can see that seven tower-shaped peaks form a stone forest. If you want to have a closer look, you can walk in the mountains through Mai Haalas Canyon, which will be a worthwhile hiking.
Seymour and Kufa Rock Art
This wonderful group of rock paintings is decorated with JebelUmmAlIshr.
The vertical mountain on the west side of in is worth driving around in a four-wheel drive. Animal shapes are easy to identify, and the tour guide's explanation will make you better understand the connotation of the ancient Kufa inscription.
Hasani Dune
There are sand dunes in several places near Wadi Lahm, but the most shocking one is Jay Belloum.
The red sand dunes of Uletia. If you are traveling by four-wheel drive or camel, the driver or guide will stop near the unsupervised slope and let you slowly climb to the top of the sand dune. The dunes at sunset are particularly charming.
① The course characteristics of In the Night Garden.
First of all, according to the baby's development, it is divided into NIDO classroom an