One step to the legendary land of Jordan

10/11/2014

Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East that stretches from the southern part of the Syrian Desert to the Gulf of Aqaba. Over 85% of Jordan's territory is covered by desert, but this land is a crossroads of many great cultures, with many legends surrounding this small country.

 

Coming to Jordan, on their journey of discovery, tourists come to the capitalAmman, ancient cityPetra,Dead Sea,valleyWadi Rum– “Moonlight Valley”, … with many ancient architectural styles, massive castles with many styles of Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome…

Amman Capital– the capital of Jordan is located on 7 hills bearing the ancient and modern imprints. Here, visitors can visitAmman TheaterBuilt during the reign of Antoninus Pius, it had a capacity of 6,000 people and was used regularly for theatrical and entertainment activities.Umayyad Palaceas well as the massive desert castles built during the time of the Omayyad Caliphs.

North of Amman city is the ancient city of Jerash which is considered a Roman ruin. To this day, this place still preserves Roman architecture outside of Italy. Jordanian people are always proud of this ancient land with architecture built 6,500 years ago.

Ajloun Castle, built in the 12th century, is one of the best preserved medieval Islamic military structures in Jordan and from this area visitors can easily enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and surrounding areas.

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Mount Nebo,prophetic placeMosesThe place where God pointed to the promised land in the Bible and is also the burial place of Moses, the first Prophet of the Christian Church, who led the Israelites out of Egyptian domination. This place has welcomed many Popes.

The most special point in the program isPetra city– a place recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1985, famous for its many statues carved into the cliffs. On July 7, 2007, Petra was recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Petra is one of the most visited cities in the Middle East. Petra in Greek means “rock”, is an archaeological site located in Southwest Jordan, stretching from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Here there are many vivid stone statues carved on the walls and ceilings of the cliffs.

Wadi Rum Valley– located in the southwest of Jordan, there are many towering cliffs, sand dunes and endless canyons that give Wadi Rum a very wild but also very romantic and attractive appearance, described as "Valley of the Moonlight". Especially to Wadi Rum,

You will feel the tranquility of the almost endless space, the wild and romantic beauty of the nearly 2,000m high mountain peaks such as Jabal Rum, Jebel Rum Adami

Dead Seaalso known as "The navel of the earth" because this place is located 417 m below sea level, is the lowest point on the earth's surface, has the highest salt content, the saltiest in the world. Here, even if you don't know how to swim, people can still float on the water to read the newspaper or admire the beauty of the majestic natural and ecological system around the Dead Sea or relax with the mineral-rich black mud that has therapeutic functions that are very good for health.

The Jordan tour program organized by Thanh Nien Xung Phong Tourism Joint Stock Company will be carried out on December 3, 2014 with a 10-day, 9-night itinerary, all-inclusive price 56,800,000 VND.

For more information, please contact VYC TRAVEL YOUTH VOLUNTEER JOINT STOCK COMPANY

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