ShoubakFaynanJebel ProyweBa'jaDana Biosphere ReserveLittle Petra
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Ash Shawbak

Ash Shawbak is a town in Maan district, Jordan of about 50 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 81 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 caves. The must-see places are Shoubak, Faynan and Jebel Proywe.

30.5213° N, 35.5714° EPop. 50

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see42
Notable232
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shoubak, heritage site near Ash Shawbak
Must-see

Shoubak

Heritage site · 2 km

Faynan, heritage site near Ash Shawbak
Must-see

Faynan

Heritage site · 17 km · Tafilah

Must-see

Jebel Proywe

Viewpoint · 19 km · Aqaba

Places near Ash Shawbak by type

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One day from Ash Shawbak

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:48 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ash Shawbak
  2. Dana Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Faynanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jebel Proyweviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Little Petraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ba'jaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ash Shawbak
Today’s loopAsh ShawbakStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ash Shawbak?

Shoubak (heritage site, about 2 km), Faynan (heritage site, about 17 km), Jebel Proywe (viewpoint, about 19 km), Ba'ja (heritage site, about 20 km), Dana Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 22 km), Little Petra (heritage site, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ash Shawbak?

119 places on Spotwander: 81 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions, 1 cave, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Ash Shawbak?

Shoubak, about 2 km by road; Ain Sihan (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ash Shawbak?

Al Juhayr Panorama View, about 7 km by road; Jebel Proywe (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ash Shawbak?

Start in Ash Shawbak, visit Dana Biosphere Reserve, then Faynan, then Jebel Proywe, then Little Petra, then Ba'ja, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.