Welcome to Jordan. Quietly bewitching tourists for decades, Jordan is the underdog of Asia. Admittedly, it is not the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Middle East. But if you’ve seen enough of metropolitan skies, shopping malls and towering skyscrapers, Jordan will be like a breath of fresh air for you. Forlorn and forgotten, Jordan stayed undiscovered for many years.
For many people Jordan begins and ends with the magical ancient Nabataean city of Petra. And it's true, Petra is without doubt one of the Middle East's most spectacular, unmissable sights, battling it out with Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat for the title of the world’s most dramatic 'lost city'.
Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the "Rose City.".