Jordan is a travel destination in Western Asia. Its capital is Amman. October and April are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Jordan
Petra (landmark, Ma'an Governorate) — Rose-red Nabataean rock city — the Treasury and Siq canyon are among archaeology's greatest wonders.
Wadi Rum (natural, Aqaba Governorate) — "Valley of the Moon" — vast red-sand desert of towering sandstone pillars used as Mars on film.
Dead Sea (natural, Madaba Governorate) — Earth's lowest and saltiest body of water — effortless floating and mineral mud baths.
Amman (city, Amman Governorate) — Regional capital of seven hills — Roman amphitheatre, souks, citadel, and buzzing Rainbow Street.
Jerash (landmark, Jerash Governorate) — Best-preserved Roman provincial city — colonnaded streets, theatres, and triumphal arch.
Aqaba (beach, Aqaba Governorate) — Jordan's Red Sea resort — world-class diving and snorkelling on colourful coral reefs.
Dana Biosphere Reserve (natural, Tafilah Governorate) — Jordan's largest nature reserve — dramatic canyon and wadis from plateau to Wadi Araba.
Madaba & Mount Nebo (landmark, Madaba Governorate) — Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land and Moses's vantage point overlooking the Promised Land.
Ajloun Castle (landmark, Ajloun Governorate) — Saladin-era Ayyubid fortress — commanding views over the Jordan Valley and Sea of Galilee.
Wadi Mujib (natural, Madaba Governorate) — Jordan's Grand Canyon — gorge hike through rushing water with sheer 1,700 m cliffs above.