Friday, May 17, 2013

Umm Qais







Umm Qais (أم  قيس) is located at the far northeast corner of Jordan and is famous for the spectacular views that overlook the Golan Heights in Syria, Lake Tiberias in Israel and Palestinian Territories. The spring is the wonderful season to visit this ancient ruins, Roman City and Ottoman village. The wild flowers were blooming everywhere between the ruin stones. The nice weather and beautiful scenes attracted quite a lot of visitors.

Dana Nature Reserve








The Dana Nature Reserve (محمية دانا الطبيعية) is one of the most impressive nature reserves in Jordan. It's a beautiful area to do hiking and camping. I visited this place in a tour arranged by Jordan University's language center, which provides foreign students weekly tours around Jordan. I always skip attending any one of tours until this time. The views were spectacular, and the greens and flowers were blooming and flourishing everywhere in the valley during the lovely spring.