Things to see & do in Jordan

There's plenty to see & do in Jordan - we've chosen our top 10 Jordan tips.

1. Drive the King's Highway
   Over 330km long, this ancient artery passes through the heart of Jordan. It is possibly one of the most scenic drives anywhere in the world. Read more about driving the King's Highway



2. Relax in a hot spring
   Whether you are seeking a cure for an ailment or simply want to relax every muscle in your body, there are several hot springs in Jordan renowned for their rejuvenating and medicinal qualities. Read more about relaxing in hot springs



3. Sleep out under a billion stars
   Wadi Rum is a bewitchingly beautiful place in the daytime, but at night its vast emptiness shrinks down to the size of your campsite, all attention switching from the land to the sky. Read where to sleep under the stars



4. Watch the sun set from Dana Village
   Perched right at the edge of the Great Rift Valley with views west down the steep rock walls down to the desert of Wadi Arabia, people have lived in Dana Village for more than 6000 years. Through tourism it is starting to thrive again. Read more about sunsets at Dana Village



5. Walk in the Countryside
   Deserts that stretch to the horizon, rolling hills covered in forests and carpeted in wild flowers, towering canyons of raspberry-ripple rock with babbling streams running thorough; these are just some of the stunning scenes of Jordan. Read where to walk in the countryside



6. Contrive an invite for tea
   This is highly rewarding, and not simply for the chance to sip coffee, or sweet black tea. For all its ancient history, peerless monuments, stunning scenery and natural treasures, Jordan's greatest attributes are its people. Read how to contrive an invite for tea



7. Learn to cook Jordanian food
   Petra Kitchen holds cookery classes where you learn the secrets of Jordanian food from the experts; local women steeped in the traditions of countless generations and modern Jordanian chefs. Read how to learn to cook Jordanian food



8. Shop in Jabal Amman
   This area of the capital is fast becoming a cultural hub with a growing bohemian atmosphere. Jewellery, olive oil soaps, hand woven rugs, baskets and organic fruit preserves are just some of the very high quality products on sale. Read more about the shops in Jabal Amman



9. See Petra by candlelight
   Petra is mystical, beguiling and romantic. At night, the Siq and the Treasury lit by the flickering flames of more than 2000 candles when their warm lights seems to make the rose rock glow from within. Read more on seeing Petra by candlelight



10. Bring your binoculars
    Even if you aren't an avid birdwatcher, bring your binoculars. Jordan is one of the richest countries on earth for birdlife and almost 10% of its entire landmass has been designated an Important Birding Area, internationally recognised places of significant importance. Read why you should bring your binoculars

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