Jordan | This is the real planet of dunes | Wadi Rum

Not every desert can produce the aesthetic landscape of the movie Dune, but Wadi Rum in Jordan had already deeply attracted every traveler who came to see it before it became a filming location for the dunes. Hollywood sci-fi movies like 'Star Wars,' 'The Martian,' 'Transformers,' and others, whenever there is that kind of desolate desert or bleak interstellar scenery, come here to shoot. A trip to Jordan is not complete without spending a day or two here; otherwise, it would be a pity. ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Address: Wadi Rum is located in the southern part of Jordan, also known as 'Valley of the Moon,' not far from Petra and the southern coastal city of Aqaba. The usual Jordan travel circuit starts with Petra, then you can take a taxi or hire a car to get here, about a hundred kilometers, and it takes about an hour by taxi to the visitor center. The taxi fare cost me about 70 local currency, which is equivalent to ¥700 RMB. Taxi fares are quite expensive locally, but the price is negotiable. Of course, taking a bus is much cheaper. 🕙Opening Hours: The attraction is open 24 hours, but you can't do without staying in a hotel, as there are many hotels and tents in the desert. Prices range from a few hundred to a few thousand. 🌟Highlights: 👉Wadi Rum is the most spectacular desert landscape in Jordan, second to none, known for its red sand mountains and unique geological structures. The desert here is not endless; there are many rocky mountains in the middle, with weathered rocks of various shapes, some even as large as castles, as well as various cliffs, arch structures, and canyons, so it is also a dual World Heritage Site of nature and culture. 🏜️Best Way to Travel: It is recommended to visit in spring and autumn to avoid the high temperatures of summer and the cold of winter. The way to travel is to first stay in the camp hotels here, and then the camp will provide half-day to full-day desert jeep tours (for an additional fee). Different times, different scenic spots will be visited, usually including some beautiful sand seas and rocks, as well as many movie filming locations. Along the way, you may encounter some camel providers who charge a fee, and if interested, you can ride one for a photo. It is not advisable to walk around on your own, as the place is too large, the scenery is similar, and it is easy to get lost. It is extremely dangerous without a car and a local guide. 👉In the evening, it is usually arranged to watch the sunset and go to the local Bedouin tents for tea and songs. Some jeep tour packages even include dinner. Although the jeep is rented privately, these activities are prepared for tourists, so when you get there, you will find many other tourists, which should not be surprising. Including watching the sunset. You can ask the driver to drive a little further away. But, speaking of which, the sunset in the desert is indeed beautiful. 🛏️Accommodation: I stayed at the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel, which had an excellent experience. This is a popular camping tent in the desert, and the hotel itself is a scenery. The hotel itself offers a jeep day tour. In the evening, they provide a very nice buffet, and you can also enjoy the brilliant starry sky at night. 📌Small Tips: • Bring enough water, as there are not many places to sell water in the vast desert. • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing • Drinking water in the Bedouin tents is free, but the crafts sold are quite expensive Overall, this kind of landscape experience combined with exotic culture feels very worthwhile. In China, Xinjiang also has many 'devil cities' with a similar style, but the accommodation conditions are not as good, which is a pity that they have not been well developed.