From above, Israel appears like a beautiful oasis in the middle of a vast and arid desert. The three directions north, east, and south of this Jewish country are bordered by the Muslim countries of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Meanwhile, to the west of Israel is the Mediterranean Sea with golden sand and blue sea. Israel is both peaceful and beautiful, but also full of religious conflicts and dangers all around.
Visit Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the largest city in Israel, over 5000 years old, located in the heart of the Jewish country. The city has about 650,000 people and is the eternal capital of Israel. The Jewish population here accounts for about 70%. When coming to Jerusalem, you can visit the Mount of Olives, the sacred area where Jesus prayed for the last time, before being handed over to the Romans by the apostle Judas.
In addition, the Wailing Wall is a sacred destination for the Jews. The reason this place is called that is because in the past, when the Jews were exiled and banned from entering Jerusalem, they were only allowed to enter this wall area once a year to mourn the painful fate of their people. The Jews highly respect this place because it is the only remaining part of a historical structure and their pride. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to the wall to visit and pray.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is also one of the destinations that should not be missed when visiting Jerusalem. This is where Jesus was crucified and buried. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre also preserves the stone slab where Saint Joseph placed Jesus' body before being embalmed. Over the years, the cold stone slab now smells of roses because Christians often bring perfume to sprinkle on it. When coming here, visitors often take a handkerchief to press against the stone slab to retain the scent of God.
Explore Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is also a high-tech industrial center, considered the second Silicon Valley after Santa Clara in the US and is always in the top 10 cities with the most beautiful beaches in the world. You certainly cannot miss the long beautiful beaches, clear blue water typical of the Mediterranean. Famous beaches in Tel Aviv include Gordon-Frishman, Hof Hatzuk, Metzitzim or Atzmout.
Besides, Tel Aviv is also considered as the place that makes tourists switch from day to night the fastest and most interesting in the whole Mediterranean. The most famous bars in Tel Aviv are Sumarame - the place to see the magnificent city panorama, Kuli Alma - the place to drink and watch wonderful art videos or Clara Beach - the place to enjoy an exciting beach party.
Visit the Dead Sea
Located between the borders of Israel, Palestine and Jordan, the Dead Sea has the lowest geographical position in the mainland, water can only flow in but cannot flow out. According to the Bible, this lake is called the Dead Sea because the most sinful lands and cities in history will be destroyed and submerged in the deepest parts of this sea. In the Hila language, the Dead Sea is also called the Salt Sea because the salt content in the sea is 9 times higher than other seas. The surface of the Dead Sea has a salt content of 300%, the bottom has a content of 332%. In particular, the natural healing waters located along the coast combined with the black mud layer below are ideal health treatments and beauty treatments for humans.
Moreover, since ancient Egypt, people have imported many products from the Dead Sea such as aromatic resins used in embalming techniques, or potassium used as fertilizer. Herbs here are used to make perfumes and expensive medicines. These ingredients are considered the "gold" of the Dead Sea and are the target of competition between major powers in the Middle East.
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