Famous tourist attractive places in Jordon

Here we given Top most Tourist Attractive places of Jordon.

1. Amman

Amman contains about one-third of the population. It was formerly the Ammonite capital of Rabbath-Ammon and later the Graeco-Roman city of Philadelphia.

2. Salt

Once the Biblical 'Gilead', Salt is now a small town set in the fertile landscape west of Amman, retaining much of its old character as a former leading city of Transjordan.

3. Jerash

Less than one hour's drive north of Amman through the picturesque hills of ancient Gilead is Jerash. A magnificent Graeco-Roman city on an ancient site, beautifully preserved by the desert sands, Jerash is justly famous for the Triumphal Arch, the Hippodrome, the great elliptical forum, the theaters, baths and gateways, the Roman bridge and the wide street of columns that lead to the Temple of Artemis.

4. Umm Qais

In the far north of the country, Umm Qais, the Biblical 'Gadara', dominates the area around Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee). Once a city favored by the Romans for its hot springs and theaters, it had declined to a small village by the time of the Islamic conquests.

5. The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea, 392m (1286ft) below sea level and the lowest point on earth, glistens by day and night in an eerie, dry landscape. The Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are thought to be beneath its waters.

6. The King's Highway

There are three routes from Amman to Aqaba, the most picturesque being the King's Highway, the whole length of which is dotted with places of interest. Madaba and nearby Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have struck the rock, were both flourishing Byzantine towns and have churches and well-preserved mosaics.

7. Petra

Petra is one of the wonders of the Middle-Eastern world: a gigantic natural amphitheater hidden in the rocks out of which a delicately colored city with immense facades has been carved; it was lost for hundreds of years and only rediscovered in 1812.

8. Aqaba

At the northeast end of the Gulf of Aqaba is Jordan's only port, which can be reached from Amman by road or air. It has grown considerably over the past few years, both as a port and as a tourist center, due in part to its excellent beach and watersports facilities, and its low humidity and hot climate.

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Top Tourist Attraction Places in Netherlands

1. Amersfoort

The lively and attractive places of Amersfoort lies amid expanses of forest and heathland at the confluence of several small streams which here join to form the river Eem. The well preserved old part of the town with its historic buildings is surrounded by a double ring of canals.

2. Amsterdam

Amsterdam lies in the province of Noord-Holland at the junction of the Amstel with the IJ, an arm of the IJsselmeer. Including its 10 outer suburbs, Amsterdam has a population of over a million, forming the largest conurbation in what is known as "Randstad Holland".

3. Arnhem

Arnhem, capital of the province of Gelderland, lies for the most part on the right bank of the Lower Rhine, a few kilometers below the point where the IJssel branches off the Rhine. Part of the town is situated in the hills fringing the Veluwe, an extensive area of woodland and heath.

4. Delft

Delft lies on the river Schie between Rotterdam and The Hague. The picturesque old part of the town is ringed by canals and has a number of notable buildings such as the Old and New Churches, City Hall and the Eastern Gate, the only remains of the original old city walls.

5. Eindhoven

The modern industrial town of Eindhoven, on the river Dommel, was until the second half of the 19th century a small town of no particular note or importance. Its rapid growth began after the establishment of the Philips works in 1891, and by 1918 the town had a population of 64,000. In recent decades it has developed into the largest town in the southern Netherlands and the fifth largest in the country.

6. Gouda

The old market town of Gouda lies in a fertile polder area between Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague, at the point where the Gouwe flows into the Hollandse IJssel. It is a very typical Dutch town with its picturesque canals and many historic buildings in the old part of the town.

7. Haarlem

Haarlem is the cultural center of southern Kennemerland, with several research institutes, educational establishments and libraries, and is the see of a Roman Catholic bishop. It is also a considerable industrial town, with shipyards, railroad workshops, printing works, engineering and coach-building plants and foodstuffs industries.

8. Leiden

Leiden lies in an extensive flower growing and market gardening area, the produce of which is marketed in the town and surrounding area and to a considerable extent processed in factories in the town. More important than the foodstuffs industries, however, are metalworking, engineering and Leiden's world-famed printing industry.

9. Maastricht

Maastricht, capital of the province of Limburg, lying on both banks of the Maas, has many tourist attractions to offer visitors, especially historic buildings and art treasures. It owes its present importance to its strategic situation in the Dutch-Belgian-German frontier region between the industrial areas of Aachen, Liege, Kempen and Limburg: a factor which has become of increasing importance since the establishment of the European Community.

10. Rotterdam

Rotterdam developed out of a settlement founded in early medieval times. A first period of prosperity began in the 13th century, when a dam was built to separate the little river Rotte from the Nieuwe Maas: hence the name Rotterdam. The town received its municipal charter in 1340.

11. Hague

The Hague was originally a hunting lodge of the Counts of Holland - hence the first name of the town, 's- Gravenhage, the "Count's preserve"- and from the mid 13th century it was their permanent residence. Around the Binnenhof, the Count's palace, there grew up at an early stage a village of peasant farmers, craftsmen and traders which became known as Den Haag.

12. Utrecht

Utrecht, capital of the province of that name and the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, lies at the northeast corner of "Randstad Holland" on the Kromme Rijn, which here divides into the Oude Rijn and the Vecht, and on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, exactly on the geographical divide between the fenlands to the west and the sandy heathlands to the east.

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Top Tourist attraction places in Morocco

1. Asilah

The small town of Asilah is situated 40km/25mi from Tangier on the north western tip of Morocco's Atlantic coast. It has been Roman, Spanish and Portuguese. Bastions, towers and imposing ramparts now offer the setting for delightful seaside walks and restaurants famous for their fried fish dishes.

2. Casablanca

With an estimated population of 3,210,000, Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco. 60% of all Moroccan companies and almost every bank has headquarters here, making Casablanca the business capital of Morocco and one of the most important commercial centers in North Africa.

3. Essaouira

The Sidi Mohamed ben Abdallah Museum is located in the former residence of a pasha and houses regional art, a fascinating ethnographic collection and a history of the local musical traditions. There are documents on Berber songs and stringed instruments decorated with marquetry.

4. Fez

The most mystical of Morocco's imperial cities, Fez was founded in A.D. 808 by the Moroccan ruler saint Moulay Idris II. Fez became the capital and spiritual center of Morocco.The city is situated in a narrow valley against the backdrop of the Middle Atlas and positioned on the old crossroads of caravan routes connecting the Saharan empires

5. Imlil Gorges

Magnificent gorges lead to Imlil, a charming mountain village. This is the starting point for hikes through Toubkal national park. Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity; Natural area.

6. Marrakesh

Regardless of the origins of the word, Marrakech gave its name to the whole country of Morocco in all its many foreign versions - Morocco, Maroc, Morokko, Marruecos, etc. All these names come from the Latin "Morroch" which derives from the medieval name for Marrakech.

7. Meknes

The imperial city, Moroccan Versailles, was built as the Moroccan capital on a fertile plain north of the Middle Atlas, near Fez by Sultan Moulay Ismail, one of the first rulers of the Alawite dynasty that governed Morocco.

8. Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is located where the roads between the Drâa, Dadès and Ziz valleys cross. It has two magnificent kasbahs: Taourirt and Aït Benhaddou. It also has a souk every Sunday that sells many items from food to craftwork.

9. Rabat

Set more or less in the middle of Morocco's Atlantic coastline on the left bank of the mouth of Bou Regreg River, Rabat is Morocco's political and administrative capital and the official residence of the King. All ministries and embassies are located in Rabat.

10. Tangier

Tangier has been called the Gateway to Morocco and has been designated as the country's summer capital by King Hassan II. Overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar with a view of Spain's southern coast, Tangier is set on a bay and has been a magnet for travelers for millennia.

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Well Known Tourist Places in Hong Kong

1. Ocean Park

Ocean Park situated on the south end of Hong Kong Island, the Ocean Park is among the top theme parks and aquariums in Southeast Asia, as well as the best marine education center, which makes it a must for families with children. With an area of 170 acres, it's one of the biggest ocean parks in the world.

2. Victoria Bay

Victoria Bay located between the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong, Victoria Bay is the biggest harbour in China and the third in the world, following San Francisco of the United States and Re de Janeiro in Brazil. The Harbour bustles with all manner of watercraft – from the historic Star Ferries to cruise liners, cargo ships, and wooden fishing vessels day and night.

3. Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland situated on the Lantau Island, the Disneyland Resort is a must-see because of its special attractions and the inimitable sense of Chinese culture. Come here, you can find the golden past and the glorious future! Accompanied by Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends, you start a fantastic and magical journey.

4. Victoria Peak

It's the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its well-known wok-like architecture stands at the exit of Peak Tram. The amazing Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, the exciting Peak Explorer Motion Simulator, and relaxing terraces and restaurants are among the favorite stops at this entertainment center. Another favorite attractiveness is the Madame Tussaud Wax Museum with figures of celebrities including local movie star Jackie Chan. Additionally, on the northern hillside of the Peak, you can see the Zoological and Botanical Garden.

5. Wong Tai Sin Temple

Wong Tai Sin Temple, patterned after an ancient Chinese palace and rich in Chinese culture, is the most well-known temple in Hong Kong. Fortunetellers are active there. Besides the Wong Tai Sin Temple, another two famous temples in Hong Kong are the Man Mo Temple and Po Lin Monastery.

6. Ngong Ping 360

The Ngong Ping experience starts with a 25-minute cable car ride that gives you panoramic vista of Hong Kong International Airport, North Lantau Country Park and other views that are completely opposite of what you can see in the city.

7. Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha is also known as Big Buddha. A giant 34-meter bronze statue located at a platform, to reach the platform, tourists can climb the 268 steps. The statue is overlooking the Po Lin Monastery where tourists can also enjoy a vegetarian meal. Aside from Ngong Ping Village, tourists can walk further to see the Wisdom Path and for the adventurous, go hiking at the Lantau Peak.

8. Avenue of Stars

Similar to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, Hong Kong pays tribute to its film industry. Popular Chinese stars include Jet Li, Sammo Hung and Bruce Lee. This is a free visitor attraction at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade; it’s also a vantage point for the Symphony of Lights.

9. Symphony of Lights

It is awarded by the Guide ness World Records as “World’s biggest Permanent Light and Sound Show”. Witness the synergy of lights and music every night at exactly 8 pm. This has been a well-liked beautiful place for the locals and tourist alike so be at the TST Harbourfront early to get a good spot on the viewing deck, the best vantage point is the view deck near the Clock Tower. Another great thing is, it’s free so you can watch it every night.

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