Emek HaYarden Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

💙🤍💙 Masada NP! Israeli Gem 💎😍

#summerbreak Masada National Park! It's this epic spot in Israel that'll blow your mind, no doubt. Picture this: an ancient fortress perched on top of a freakin' mountain! The views from up there are absolutely insane, my friend. You can see the vast desert stretching out in all directions, with rugged cliffs and deep canyons. And the crazy part? This place has some serious historical significance. It's where a small group of rebels held out against a whole empire back in the day. Talk about intense! You can explore the ruins and check out the Roman Ruins. Masada National Park definitely felt like an adventure movie. If you are in Israel, don’t miss it! It is the second most popular tourist destination in the country!

The stunning fortress of Masada

Masada is a desert fortification that is steeped in history! It is built on an isolated rock plateau that overlooks the beautiful Dead sea where the eye can see as far as neighboring Jordan. Masada is one of Israel's most popular tourist attractions and it is easy to see why. In addition to the history, visitors will be amazed at the unique viewpoints from the top. #israel #masada

Masada is a steep natural fortress that stands majestically in the desert of Judea overlooking the Dead Sea. From the cable car at the foot of the mountain, the blue Dead Sea is more and more in front of you, and it is getting closer to the palace on the 300-meter peak. It is also a luxurious palace associated with Herod. Herod knew the strategic advantage of Masada, so she used Masada as a sanctuary for the invasion of the enemy to drink the winter palace. During his reign, he built luxury palaces, as well as storage-rich warehouses, reservoirs and turret walls. Until his death, the materials left over for many years have not been used up. Masada is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel. In 70 AD, the Romans occupied Jerusalem and killed the Jews. The surviving Jews carried their families and went to Masada. In the face of the fierce siege of the Romans, the people in Masada City collectively committed suicide. At the high temperature of 40 degrees, the tragic history of "Ning is a jade, not a complete" is astonishing in the throat. The old ruined wall is full of weeping atmosphere. Nowadays, we talk and laugh, and while cherishing the past, we use bread to feed the desert swallows - a loyal bird that follows the food.

Masada Castle, the site of the castle built on the hills of the desert more than 2,000 years ago, is one of the Jewish holy places. The natural advantage of easy to defend and difficult to attack, so that the Jews who stood here in the past successfully resisted the siege of Rome for three years, but unfortunately, the last sight of the city is hopeless, more than 900 military and civilians prefer to commit suicide and are not willing to be enslaved by the enemy, such a tragic history, Let Masada not only become a world cultural heritage, but also become a symbol of the Jewish national spirit. Today, "Masada Yong is no longer falling" has become an oath for Israeli soldiers when they join the army. The road to the top of the mountain is extremely dangerous, and it is called the snake road. At present, there is a convenient cable car at the foot of the mountain. Of course, this is only for tourists. The Israeli natives can only walk up the mountain through the winding snake path to show their respect for the Masada spirit. At the top of the mountain, you can see the surrounding walls, the remaining fortifications, the ancient Roman baths, the synagogues, etc., overlooking the Dead Sea not far away.

Kibbutz is a collective community of Israel, which is what we understand as a communist society. The earliest Israel founded Kibbutz to combine Zionism and communist ideology to build a utopian community. There is no private property here. There is no wage for work in the community. It is free of charge, food, clothing and accommodation. However, due to the impact of the development of modern society, the number of people leaving Kibbutz has increased. Therefore, we can only seek change in the same way. In the past few decades, the community has also undergone privatization reforms and allowed everyone to go out to work. Kibbutz's special location has caused it to be threatened by bilateral firepower. Jordan is on the opposite side. This is not a clean-up dispute. It has also kept the people here scared. Therefore, they have air-raid shelters in the ground. They are special beds for children. Because they are communist, they advocate children with their parents, children are children, parents are parents, so every day. Parents are here to accompany these children. Kibbutz is proud to say that more and more people are hoping to join their Kibbutz community because there is fresh air and a blue sky with a happy society. Living relationships, joining them has become the dream of many families.

This day is not only the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, but also the Jewish Seven-Seven Festival, the national holiday. We are going to see a very exciting performance. 7:7 is the three pilgrimages of the Jews juxtaposed with the Passover and Sukkot. Because it is the day of the seven weeks after the Passover, it is called the Seventh and Seventh. This is an agricultural festival, because at the end of the wheat harvest, the first batch of cakes made from freshly harvested wheat is presented, so it is also called the harvest festival. It is now a Jewish day to commemorate the day when God granted the Ten Commandments of Moses on Mount Sinai. The seventh is the Jewish saying that the Jews only recognize the legitimacy of the Old Testament. In chapter 34 of the Exodus in the Old Testament, there is a detailed account of it: Moses met God on Mount Sinai and conveyed to the people the ten commandments of God and various canon codes, which became the symbol of the birth of Judaism. . The Seventh and Seventh Days are the second day of the Passover, seven weeks, and the next day of the seventh week. The next day of the seven weeks is the 50th day, so it is also known as Pentecost. The Seventh and Seventh Days and the Christian Pentecost (the fiftyth day after Easter) will coincide every 19 years and become a day of celebration between Judaism and Christianity. It is also very magical.

The first destination is also Kibbutz, which seems to be more beautiful than it was yesterday. Just missing the sea view. is a better condition of the kibbutz, the less the contradiction will be, the more you want to be kibbutz with poorer conditions, the more contradictions will be. In the problem, slowly improve, and later small items such as clothes are completely personal. Each family has its own cabinet, and the laundry union puts the clothes washed by each family into the grid. Children can also reunite with their parents for a period of time, and they can return to their homes when they don't need their parents to look after them. With the development of society, Kibbutz has also changed more. Now everyone has a small amount of low wages and can be flexibly controlled in some ways. Although still living in a collective apartment, each family has its own suite, which is spacious and comfortable. Eating is also in the collective canteen, but after you have money in hand, you can make free choices. Clothes can also choose the color and style that they like, and some families also buy their own cars. Even some Kibbutians choose to work outside, and the income is partly paid to the kibbutz.

From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, all the way from the city to the desert. Even some places are not born, the tour guides sell a pass, saying that we will witness the miracle. Because we are going to a kibbutz soon. Kibbutz is a transliteration of Hebrew, translated into Chinese is the collective meaning, and its social form is very similar to the people's commune that proposed communism in the early days of China. Because of similar experiences, many Chinese people, especially those who are older than their parents, are curious about Kibbutz, which still exists in such an advanced pocket country as Israel. There are big and small kibbutz, the big ones are more than 2,000 people, and the small ones are also 200 people, usually between 400-600 people. The number of two or three hundred, the earliest estates mainly engaged in the cultivation of agricultural products, occupy an important position in the agricultural cultivation of Israel, such as fruit cultivation, extraction of olive oil, wine making. Israel is a desert country. It is this kibbutz that turns the desert into an oasis. Israel's drip irrigation technology, which is at the forefront of the world, waters different plants and has been accurate to the number of drops per hour to ensure that every drop of water is not wasted.

This is one of my best experiences in Israel, you will be enthuse and captivated if you ever visit this area, especially if you’re of the Christian faith. Take a tour one day and go experience a little of history. The Sea of Galilee, Lake Tiberias, Kinneret or Kinnereth, is a freshwater lake in Israel. It is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world, at levels between 215 metres and 209 metres below sea level. It is approximately 53 km in circumference, about 21 km long, and 13 km wide. #newphotographer#travelinspiration#scenicspotguide#unforgettableexperiences#nyedestinations#decembertravel#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#wintergetaway#merryxmas#awesomepic

The beautiful Lake Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake. Many of Jesus' missionary sacs are here, so it has the reputation of Jesus' second hometown. Nowadays, it is a leisure and holiday destination for Israelis. The clear lake water is rich in fish, and it attracts many waterfowls. It is a rare sight in the Middle East where water resources are scarce.

In the four New Gospels of the Bible, most of Jesus' ministry is in Galilee, so Christians who travel to Israel will definitely come to the Sea of Galilee in addition to the city of Jerusalem. When we arrived at the shores of Lake Galilee, it was already 5:30 pm. In the evening glow, the lake surface is like a mirror, just like a gem is scattered into the lake, and there is a dazzling blue light, which makes people unable to leave. The N sailing boats in the twilight are heading for the setting sun, and the soft waves scattered in the lake are silently scattered. This scenery is breathtaking and I hope that time will be still at this moment. The Sea of Galilee is the water of God's life given to Israel. It is set in the valley between the Galilee Mountains and the Golan Heights, and the rolling mountains surround the blue waters. The Jordan River collects the snow from the Mount Hermon Mountain. From north to south, it is like a silver chain that connects the two brilliant stones of the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.

The former Galilee region was a small village with nowhere to be. It was the place where Jesus lived when he was a child and his hometown. In the fourth century AD, Jesus moved to Capernaum and began to preach here. Today's Capernaum has become a ruin, but it is not difficult to see its glory. There is still a lingering atmosphere left by Jesus. From 1968 to 1986, two French archaeology buildings were built here to discover the remains of a synagogue. The magnificent stone craftsmanship includes the chandelier's imaginary motifs, the golden light pattern, and the Corinthian style. Architecture, which has been proven to be the first century architecture, they believe this is where Jesus taught people. The Sea of Galilee is the world's lowest freshwater lake and the second lowest lake after the Dead Sea. The Arabs called it "Taibarai Lake" because the west side of the lake is the famous tourist city of Tiberias; the Jews called it "Kennere Lake", meaning harp, because the lake resembles a harp; In the Bible, it is called "The Sea of Chennai." After watching the scenery of the Sea of Galilee, we went on and came to the kibbutz. Kibbutz, in Hebrew, means community settlement. In 1909, a large number of Jews from Russia moved to Israel. They were influenced by socialist ideals, and the first independent farm was established in the Galilee Lake region of northern Palestine at that time, and communist production and distribution in the Judas desert. As night falls, the festive atmosphere is getting stronger.

On the Mount Bafu on the northern shore of Lake Galilee, there is a Roman architectural church to commemorate the preaching of Jesus here more than two thousand years ago. This exquisite church is not only elegant, but also overlooks the sparkling shadows of the Sea of Galilee. Inside the Eight-Four Hall, the eight-bell-shaped vaulted window engraves a fragment of Jesus' eight blessings.

On the shores of the beautiful Sea of Galilee, there are footprints of Christ Jesus everywhere, and there are stories of Christ Jesus everywhere. According to the Biblical Matthew, more than 2,000 years ago, Jesus took the believers up from the shores of Lake Galilee and showed them that eight people could be blessed. In this way, Jesus taught the mountain of believers to be called "Bafu Mountain" by later generations. Since then, a church has been built on the mountain, and it is called "Bao Futang" by nature. Above the entrance door, there is a painting depicting the story of Christ Jesus preaching on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Baufangtang front, the overall use of blue-gray, solemn and simple. The wall of the church is like the brick in the early years of our country. It is evenly neatly sewed. In a circle, the Roman arched cloister is built with white Jerusalem stone. The second floor is octahedron and the top floor is second floor. The dome, standing under the blue sky and white clouds, between the green trees and the red flowers, the whole church is quiet and holy as if to comfort people's hearts.

It is said that the ancient Israelites crossed the Jordan River and entered the "promised land" of God - Canaan, which was once the place where Jesus was baptized. For Christians, here is the sacred place to be baptized in the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, which is the glory of a lifetime. It is said that when the royal family members of Britain were baptized, the royal family would send a special plane to come here, install some Jordan River water, and then fly back to the distant Britain to baptize the royals with the water of the Jordan River. f

The famous Jordan River is home to many historical and religious sites on both sides of the strait; Jesus was baptized here and embarked on the thorny road of missionary sermons, so Canaan was called "the land of God's promise." Believers choose to accept baptism in order to let their old "I" die. The new "I" is born again, reborn, and let your body and mind be more clean. Here, you can see the piety and sincerity of the believer's worship, the awe of the gods, although we are influenced by the national conditions, there is no religious belief from small to large.