Amman Governorate independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
lauli:“Absolutely beautiful place. Go at sunset for views all across the city. The Architecture is stunning and you can spend ages wandering around at your leisure.”
Prince of Pusan:“Not too far from the Temple of Hercules is the Roman Amphitheater and one of the best examples of Roman theater that I have ever seen!”
小思文:“Rainbow Street is a neighborhood where many foreign tourists live and play. It is also a good place to taste local food and enjoy the fun of life. Many bars and hotels are opened by foreigners. It is a relatively lively and safe area.”
allenxx1:“It feels like the largest and most modern shopping mall in Amman. It has all kinds of brands, including H&M, Zara, Starbucks, McDonald's, Xiaomi, etc. There is also a cinema on the top floor. There is also a local dessert gift shop on the first floor, which was founded in 1942. You can try it for free. Chocolate desserts are 23 JD per kilogram, and boxed biscuits and desserts range from 7 to 25 JD. They are very suitable for bringing back home as gifts.”
小思文:“The Jordan Museum is a national-level museum. This country has a very long history. Many traces and cultural relics from the ancient Roman period can be seen here. Archaeological excavations are ongoing at the site, and visiting the museum is still very worthwhile for learning.”
Raed Alhaji:“The Hashemite Plaza is a plaza spread over 20,000 sq and one of the most popular spots in Amman. Located on Al-Hashemi Street, it has pretty foundations, lovely gardens, and seating facilities across the open area. With eateries, restaurants, and cafes a visit to the Hashemite Plaza is a pleasant way to spend an eveningNamed after the Jordanian Royal family, the eastern end of the plaza is one of the best places to take a stroll and enjoy the surrounding views. Also, the Amman Book Festival is conducted here each year. The Hashemite Plaza is surrounded by a couple of landmark Roman ruins. The Roman Theatre looks splendid with its 6000 seats looming on the southern side of the Hashemite Plaza. On the eastern side is Odeon, the smaller theatre. A short distance afar is Nymphaeum, the Roman public fountain. Besides, the Citadel Hill stands tall above the Hashemite Plaza and offers some great bird-eye views of it from its top.”
Grace_cyt:“Women must wear gowns to cover their hair in order to go in and visit. There is a dressing room specially designed for women to change into gowns. The gowns are free to borrow. Photographs can be taken outdoors, but not indoors. Five prayers a day and six hours of sunrise are displayed on the electronic clock on the wall. About half an hour in advance, the city's loudspeakers remind Muslims that they are ready to pray.”
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放羊的王伟刚:“This restaurant is very interesting. There is no menu. But the food is different every day and tastes very good. You don't have to order when you come. You can eat whatever is available.”
爱的康乃馨:“The restaurant is on the second floor of the Fairmont Amman Hotel. The environment is nice and the service is good. But the portion is a little small for me. The seven of us spent more than 500 JOD in total. Because it was quite exquisite, I didn’t seem to be full. Next time I will go to the third floor to try the Arabic food. You can try it if you have time.”
勤奋努力小夹子:“A base for sports lovers, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind with an 85-inch ultra-HD screen, live broadcast seats and unique entertainment including pool tables, darts and table football.”
Knight Rider:“The most famous Chinese restaurant in Amman to relieve homesickness
It is difficult for Chinese people to accept Middle Eastern food. Judging from the Jordanian food we have eaten these days, it is easier to accept than Morocco, Tunisia and Israel, and it is similar to Turkey. But after a long time, when instant noodles can no longer be adjusted, you need to arrange a Chinese meal to revive. At the end of Rainbow Street, No. 25, there is Ren Chai, the most famous Chinese restaurant in Amman.
🍳The restaurant is so beautiful. This is what Chinese food should look like abroad, not those carved beams and painted buildings with too many Chinese elements, red lanterns and big dragons. It was Christmas, and the colorful lights and decorations were still there. There were not many Chinese guests who came to dine, but more foreigners. Adults and children ate with relish.
🍜When we drank the long-awaited hot and sour soup, the taste was comparable to that in China. The steamed dumplings and spring rolls tasted good, but a few stir-fried dishes were unsatisfactory, too salty, and there was no taste of the dishes themselves. There is no Chinese waiter in this Chinese restaurant, and the menu is only in English, without pictures, so it is difficult to order.
🍽The dishes are mainly Chinese, and they also serve Southeast Asian dishes. After asking, I learned that the chef is Thai, and the boss is not Chinese, but Jordanian. He is well-known in the catering industry and has opened several Japanese restaurants. It would be better if Chinese guests could find faults with the dishes.
💗Ren Chai Chinese Restaurant
💰Per capita: 225 RMB
📍Address: Fourth Circle, JAbal Amman, Amman, Jordan”
0鱼子酱0:“Looking back on the days when I was on a business trip in Jordan, what I miss most is the Jordanian food. Food is the best reason to meet, and the occasional tasting makes me reminisce until now
🌈Mijana (picture 1-6)
➡️A restaurant with a strong atmosphere on Rainbow Street. When the lights come on at night, the restaurant is filled with the aroma of food and the singing of resident singers
✅The hummus in their house is very good, and it is perfect with bread
✅Mansaf (lamb on top, rice on the bottom) is also very good with special yogurt, and the lamb is very tender
🌈Chapatti Indian Restaurant (picture 7)
➡️Highly recommend this Indian restaurant! It is delicious and not bad, and the price is not expensive
✅Chicken lollipop is a very special dish, the chicken is sweet and sour, and the texture is crispy
✅The seasoning of Butter chicken is great, the disadvantage is that the chicken is too dry, but the sauce is good with rice or other dishes
In addition, curry shrimp and beef are also good, but the drinks are not suitable for my taste
🌈Zuhoor AlShafa Restaurant and Grills, Tlaa AlAli (Pictures 8-9)
✅Iraqi BBQ, Kabab kebab platter is good. Falafel (fried meatballs) is a bit greasy, but it's okay.
You can also see a row of slaughtered meat outside the restaurant, probably to show that their meat is fresh
🌈Café Ayam Zaman (Picture 10)
The restaurant is also on Rainbow Street. I went in by chance and there were not many customers.
✅I didn't expect much at first, but there was an unexpected surprise: the BBQ platter is pretty good, more tender than the Iraqi BBQ restaurant, and the seasoning is great
🌈Meat Moot Abdoun (Pictures 11-14)
➡️The main BBQ is lamb and beef, and the main dishes are weighed according to needs. I ordered 1KG beef for 20JD, and it also came with side dishes. The two of us were about to eat too much.
There happened to be a fireworks show, and I watched the chef show off for a while
#Barbecue #CityHumanitiesNotes”
瓦莱塔秦观:“I have eaten here twice recently. The taste is really good and the price is very reasonable. I will definitely find an opportunity to come back for a third time.”
瓦莱塔秦观:“The ingredients are very fresh, the dishes are served quickly, and the portions are large. I hope I can keep doing this and the business will get better!”
bluecrane:“[Location] In the center of Rainbow Street, there is a small square next to it. Go down the steps next to the movenpick ice cream shop, and you will find a different world.
[Environment] You can see the night view of Castle Hill outside, and the decoration inside is also very charming.
[Service] A friend had a birthday during the trip, so I came here to discuss the menu and arrangements. The boss received me very warmly and patiently. He showed me pictures of each Jordanian food and told me the ingredients and methods. Because this was our first formal meal in Jordan, the boss customized an appetizer platter for us, and selected a few special main dishes to form a set meal for us.
I was especially grateful that he also went to the dessert shop to customize a Jordanian cake, prepared flaming candles, and selected birthday songs in Chinese, Arabic, and English. I was very moved.”
lancanyinzkk:“The restaurant is located on Rainbow Street, which is said to be a relatively modern and famous street in Amman with a young audience. I think it is similar to Tianzifang in Shanghai. We arrived at Rainbow Street in the evening. The first impression was indeed as described, and we felt the youthful atmosphere of modern society. While walking and looking for food, we saw this restaurant located on the corner, surrounded by red apricots and dense trees (at first I didn't know it was a place to eat). The restaurant's sign is next to the street lamp, also hidden in the trees. When we walked in, the environment at the gate was quite petty bourgeoisie. When we walked to the stairs inside and looked down, we were amazed by everyone. This is the most beautiful dress I have seen since I came to Jordan. I couldn't help but exclaim. [Color] It took a lot of time to study the menu. In addition, there were many people. From sunset to ordering until the sky was completely dark, we finally decided on the staple food. Compared with the countless cuisines in Greater China, Jordan's food is very simple. Due to the geographical climate, the food here is more similar to that in northern my country, with mostly pasta and few vegetables and fruits. The staple food is a bread like Xinjiang's naan. Tear the bread in the middle and divide it into two halves, add various vegetables inside, and take a few bites, and you can finish it in one meal.
We are foreigners who don't know how to eat, so we still eat the vegetables and the bread. The food is not bad, especially when I meet someone like me who likes to eat grass. I basically clear all the grass that comes up~ Various unknown grasses are very fresh, mostly mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., poured with goat cheese or local special sauces. The overall taste is actually good, and I personally can still accept it.
The meat is basically sausages, cut into pieces, slices, and strips, with potato cubes, some spicy, or roasted tomatoes. The meat will be more tender than expected, and the umami taste is stronger than the phenomenon.
The most popular one is the roast chicken bibimbap (let's call it that for the time being), and I ordered two plates and finished them all. The rice was fried just right, very chewy, and had a bit of Thai rice texture.
I didn't try the desserts, because a few plates of grass had completely knocked me out...”
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