Things to do in Tiberias

Yardenit

Before the Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea, two bridges span it: the Abdullah Bridge and the Arunby Bridge, which form the border between Israel and Jordan. Between these two bridges, 8 kilometers from the desert oasis of Jericho, lies the site where Jesus is traditionally believed to have been baptized. The Jordan River is a quiet stream, far less wide than it was in Jesus' time. The baptismal site (Yardenit) is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and vines on both banks. The narrow channel and shallow water allow one to see right to the bottom. The calm water is almost imperceptible. Only the movement of small fish creates slight ripples. A wooden sign on the bank reads "The Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ" in both English and Hebrew. There are steps along the riverbank for believers to read the Bible, and several metal railings in the river. The place where Jesus was baptized is a holy site that his followers yearn for throughout their lives. To be baptized at the site of Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River is a lifelong honor. It is said that when members of the British royal family are baptized, the royal family sends a special plane here to fill up with Jordan River water, and then flies back to distant Britain to use the Jordan River water for baptism. Every day, people from different countries, different ethnicities, and different skin colors gather at the site of Jesus' baptism; it is estimated that the number exceeds 500,000 people annually.

Tomb of Rabbi Meir

Hamat Tiberias National Park

The Church of the Beatitudes

The Church of the Beatitudes is located on the Mount of Beatitudes near the Lake of Galilee. It is said that it was the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, discussing the "Blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven". The Beatitudes are the abbreviation of "The True Meaning of the Beatitudes", which means that Jesus pointed out that the eight kinds of people in the world are blessed. Established in 1938, the church is octagonal in shape, meaning eight blessings. Standing on the corridor surrounded by stone pillars, you can have a panoramic view of the picturesque garden nearby and the mighty Lake of Galilee in the distance. Inside the church, on the windows of the eight bell-shaped vaults, some of the words of Jesus on blessings are engraved with simple fonts.

Aqua Kef

Rob Roy

Arbel Nature Reserve

The Tomb Site of the Rambam

Churches of Tabgha

Sea of Galilee

The northeastern part of Israel is mostly a stretch of mountains. Although it is not very towering, it is full of lush forests. The azure blue lake at the foot of the mountain, with sparkling waves, catches people's eyes, that is the Lake of Galilee. The Lake of Galilee is a common English name. The Arabs call it "Tiberias Lake", because the west side of the lake is the famous tourist city Tiberias, and the Jews call it "Kenneret Lake". For the vertical se, because the shape of the lake resembles the vertical se. Galilee's beautiful scenery has always been praised by people. Here, the mornings and evenings are different, and the lakes and mountains are different, attracting tourists from all over the world to linger. The Galilee Lake is small, 21 kilometers long and 12 kilometers wide, with many facilities such as hot spring baths and diving halls. In addition to being known as Jesus' "Second Hometown", there are countless religious stories such as "Preaching and Receiving Disciples in Capernaum", "Five Loaves and Two Fishes to Save All Living Beings", "Qiao Dao on the Mount of Eight Blessings" and so on. , the real recorded history can be traced back to a very long time. Jews, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, etc. were all once the masters of this land, leaving an indelible cultural imprint.