Scenic spot introduction:
Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and a holy place for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is located in the Levant region of the Near East, geographically located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is the largest city and the capital of Israel. Composed of the two roots Jeru (city) and Salem (peace), it means "city of peace".Attractions distribution:
Jerusalem is mainly famous around the world for its religious holy sites, but it also has many cultural and artistic venues, including numerous museums, theaters, historical sites, etc. The main attractions include the Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall, the Way of the Cross, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Church of All Nations, the National Museum of Israel, the Jewish Martyrdom Museum, the Tower of David, the Tomb of David, the Church of the Assumption, and the Dormition Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Last Supper Restaurant, Dead Sea and more.Scenic spot features:
sightseeing, religion, architecture, church, cityBest time to visit:
April to October
Shopping recommendations:
When shopping in Jerusalem, religious doorposts, sacred scrolls, crosses, golden menorahs, and even jewelry, headscarves, key rings that can be used as amulets, etc. are all good choices. In addition, skin care products, shampoos, and bath salts produced in the Dead Sea area are also good choices. Also, Israeli diamonds are much cheaper than domestic diamonds and are well made.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Israel>City of Jerusalem
How to get there:
It takes 12 hours to take El Al Airlines from Hong Kong, or take Jordan Airlines to Israel via Bangkok (this flight takes about 9 hours). The airport is about 25 minutes from the center of Tel Aviv, and there is a daily train between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
There are two bus terminals in Jerusalem, one in front of the Hilton Hotel on New Market Street and one in front of the Damascus Gate at the starting point of the long-distance bus.
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Precautions:
1. Most of the taxi drivers in Jerusalem are Arabs, so most of them cannot speak English. If there is no meter on the bus, passengers must negotiate the fare in advance before taking the bus.
2. There are three religious beliefs in Israel, so the celebrations and festivals are different. For example, Muslims rest on Friday, Christians rest on Sunday, and the Jewish Sabbath is from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. On these holidays, public transportation is suspended except for some routes in Nazareth, Haifa, and Galilee. In addition, state agencies, companies, and Jewish-run restaurants and cafes, except in Tel Aviv, are all closed.