Jordan | Worried that sandworms might emerge from here | Arrakis has arrived

In the science fiction novel 'Dune,' the protagonists live on a planet called Arrakis. This planet is covered with deserts and has extremely scarce water resources, hence it is also known as 'Dune.' So where is the original scene? Of course, it's Wadi Rum in Jordan. In addition to being a filming location for the sand dunes, Hollywood sci-fi movies like 'Star Wars,' 'The Martian,' and 'Transformers' have all featured this desolate extraterrestrial landscape. ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed 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. You can charter a car or book a ride from Petra or Amman to get there. Usually, visitors go to the visitor center first, and then the desert hotel you've booked will send a car to pick you up. It's impossible to venture into the desert on your own. 🕙Opening hours: The site is open 24 hours, and there are many hotels and tents in the desert. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousand. Book your room in advance, then arrange a full-day or half-day desert tour at the front desk. It's recommended to spend two days so that you have more freedom to fully appreciate the desert's scenery at different times. 🌟Highlights: 👉Personally, I think Wadi Rum is Jordan's most spectacular desert landscape, without a doubt. Its red sand mountains and unique geological structures are very distinctive. The area is not endless; there are many rock mountains in between. The weathered rock formations come in various shapes, some as large as castles, and there are various cliffs, caves, arches, and canyons, making it a dual World Heritage Site for both nature and culture. In China's Xinjiang Hami, there is a similar landscape known as the 'Devil's City,' but unfortunately, it's not well-developed domestically and lacks supporting hotels. 🏜️Best way to travel: I booked a desert jeep tour at the hotel on the spot (additional charge). It covered some of the most famous local scenes. In such a vast place with no roads, it's quite dangerous to drive around on your own. Therefore, a guided tour is essential. Prices range from a few tens to hundreds of dollars per person, depending on the duration. For example, my half-day tour included the Mushroom Rock, two huge natural bridges, the magnificent sand sea, scenes from 'The Martian,' watching the sunset in the evening, visiting a Bedouin tent for tea, and so on. Along the way, you might encounter some camel providers charging a fee. If you haven't ridden a camel in Petra, you can ride one here for a photo. It's cheaper than in Petra, just $10. 👉There are many Western tourists here, and I didn't see many Asian faces. The overall experience feels very wild, yet everything is well-organized, with one spectacular scene after another. Personally, I think this is the best experience among the many attractions in Jordan. 🛏️Accommodation: I stayed at the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel, a popular bubble tent in the desert. The scenery is right outside the hotel. Each room has a terrace, and a nice buffet is provided in the evening. You can also enjoy the dazzling starry sky at night. Spending a day in the hotel is a magical experience. It's like taking a vacation on Mars. 📌Small Tips: • Bring enough water, as there are not many places to buy water in the vast desert. • Drinking water in a Bedouin tent is free, but the handicrafts sold there are quite expensive.