Middle Eastern Delights of Jordan Top Five Places to Visit

Middle Eastern Delights of Jordan Top Five Places to Visit PR Newswire LONDON, August 28, 2012 LONDON, August 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Immerse yourself in the Middle Eastern delights of Jordan, a magical country full of archaeological sites, historic cities and natural reserves. Culture vultures and intrepid travellers should look to Jordan tours specialist Cox & Kings, who have picked out the top five places to see in Jordan that will get you packing pronto! Dana Biosphere Reserve Nature lovers will revel at the Dana biosphere, a reserve where you can see rare species of birds and plants. Experience four different biological zones within one area: Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian [1]penetration. Featuring 833 species of plants and 215 species of birds across 300 square kms, the reserve contains one [2]third of Jordan's plant species, including three recently discovered varieties. Its interchanging landscape from granite to [3] [4]sandstone extends in altitude from 100 metres below sea level up to 1,500 metres above sea level. A natural wonder in all its glory! Dead Sea [5]Reportedly the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea is a wondrous place for relaxation and exploration. Fed by a number of rivers, including the River Jordan, the landlocked saline waters evaporate in the Middle Eastern heat, leaving behind a high concentration of salts and minerals, reported to have healing properties.