The Dead Sea,the lowest point on earth and the largest“Natural Spa”in the world,is also one of the world's true natural wonders and a unique tourism destination。Starting with the Dead Sea itself,a one of a kind body of water,417 meters(1,373 ft。)below sea level with mineral-rich waters and mud flow with natural health and beauty acclaimed globally。
But that's not all。Visitors to the Dead Sea come to a world of blue skies,year-round sunshine,magnificent natural landscape,and extraordinary touring options,such as thrilling encounters with history and exploration of the living desert。
Add to this a wide range of beaches,hotels,spas,restaurants and leisure-time activities,and you have a destination with extraordinary attractions and benefits。Less than an hour's drive from Jerusalem,the Dead Sea is also a Sea of Peace,joining Israel and Jordan。
Recognized as a mini-universe with its own micro-climate,the Dead Sea is the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world。The unparalleled buoyancy and warmth of the water has everyone floating。And its health promoting thermo-mineral springs and world famous cosmetic black mud have been praised by visitors for millennia。
死海是地球最低点,是最大的“天然温泉”,也是世界自然景观奇迹与独一无二的旅游胜地。死海本身拥有独一无二的水域、低于海平面417米(1373英尺),矿产丰富,并有泥浆流入,是世界公认的天然保健美容好去处。
更妙的是,游客来到死海,就来到了一个整日蓝天白云,阳光普照,景观壮丽的世界。游客们有丰富的旅游路线选择,如充满沧桑历史感的路线与沙漠历险探索等。
加之宽阔的海滩、酒店、健身、饮食、休闲活动……这有你难以想象的美景与享受。从耶路撒冷不到一个小时就可以看到死海。死海同时也是和平之海,它连接着以色列和约旦两个国家与地区。
就像一个小宇宙一样,死海拥有自己的气候,死海是世界上盐矿产重载水域之一。这里水的浮力与温暖程度简直无与伦比,可以让人浮在水面上。而有助健康的含矿温泉及世界知名美容泥浆也在几千年来一直吸引着很多游客。
(文化背景:根据古老的传说,所多玛和蛾摩拉遗址位于湖底。据《圣经》记载,上帝将这两座城市焚毁是为了惩罚城内罪恶深重的居民。罗得及其家人被允许逃离,但罗得的妻子违背了上帝的指令,回头看了一眼,结果变成了一根盐柱。)
死海奇观
死海的发展前景
长期以来在死海的前途命运问题上,一直存在着两种截然不同的观点:一种认为,死海在日趋干涸。在漫长的岁月中,死海不断地蒸发浓缩,湖水越来越少,盐度也就越来越高。在中东地区,夏季气温高达50℃以上。唯一向它供水的约旦河水又被用于灌溉,所以死海面临着水源枯竭的危险。不久的将来,死海将不复存在。另一种观点则认为:死海位于著名的叙利亚-非洲大断带的最低处,而这个大断裂带还正处于幼年时期,终有一天,死海底部会产生裂缝,而从地壳深处冒出海水。随着裂缝的不断扩大,死海将生长出一个新的海洋。