HOSTELS JORDAN
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Country Overview
Tourism is a very important sector of the Jordanian economy. In addition to the country's political stability, the geography offered makes Jordan an attractive tourist destination. Jordan's major tourist activities include visiting numerous ancient places and unspoilt natural locations to observing the cultural and religious sites and traditions. The best known attractions include Petra in Ma'an, the home of Nabateans, is a complete city carved in a mountain. The rocks are colorful, mostly pink, and the entrance to the ancient city is a long, narrow, crack in the mountain - called the Siq. In the city are various structures, all (except 2) are carved in rock, including the treasury, which is now nominated by the New Seven Wonders organisation to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Umm Qais, a town located on the site of the ruined Hellenistic-Roman city of Gadara. Ajlun, famous for the Islamic al-Rabadh Castle. Jerash, famous for its its ancient Roman architecture, like columns and arches. Amman contains the Roman theater, in addition to several museums. Al Karak contains an important castle from the times of Salah al-Din, known as Al-Karak Castle. Madaba is probably the center for religion-related tourism in Jordan and contains several important religious objects such as: The Madaba Map, The River Jordan (which is the river where Jesus Christ was baptised by John the Baptist) and Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea, for the unusual floating and natural salts that occur excessively. It is the lowest point on earth, 402 meters below sea level and becomes 1 meter lower each year. It is located near River Jordan. Aqaba is a town on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba with numerous shopping centers, hotels and access to water sports. Other Tourist Sites include Wadi Rum, a desert full of mountains and hills located south of Jordan. It is popular for its wonderful sights in addition to a variety of sports that are practiced there, such as rock-climbing. Amman is a very modern city with lots of malls, shopping centers, hotels and an ancient Roman amphitheatre etc. Al-Omwia's Palace is situated to the north east of Jordan, with Islamic design.Membership
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Hostelling International advises you always to check with your own national authorities (Foreign Ministry, State Department etc..) concerning the need for visas, any safety concerns, or any specific restrictions, which may apply in the countries to which you intend to travel.Health
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JD 4-6Opening times
Main hostels open throughout the year, 24 hours.National Office
Jordan Youth Hostels CommissionP.O Box (1794)
Amman
Jordan
Tel.: (962) (6) 5679774
Fax.: (962) (6) 5679774 / 5604717
E-mail:
www.jyhc.jo
Guests
Membership Card and Passport/Photo ID required.Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner available. For Groups. Reservation recommended.-> Go to top
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