The "Burma Road"

Historical Sites in The Judean Lowland

In order to combine between a trip and battle tradition in the Judean lowland region, one should arrive at the "Burma Road", which offers over 20 kilometers of historical tales from the days of the Israeli War of Independence. This road provided the Israeli forces with an alternate route for the convoys which transported provisions from the Judean lowland into Jerusalem, with the purpose of bypassing the Arab blockade of the main road which was used until then. And indeed this road managed to breach the siege on the capital. Today, this road fits all vehicles (but not when it is muddy) and it is well-indicated. At its length the battle stories come to life with the help of various aids, such as signposts, figures of soldiers, armored vehicles of the time, memorials and observation points featuring explanatory signs. Along the road are located pleasant picnic areas. Arrival through road number 44. One can finish the trip with a short tour of the HaMasrek Reserve.

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it is recommended to verify the opening hours and entrance requirements with the site itself

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● Animals ● Children ● Parking ● Free admission ●

The Judean Lowland Most Popular Tourist Sites

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Mini Israel ● The Yitzhak Rabin Park ● Ashkeluna Water Park ● The Chaim Weizmann House ● Tel Azekah (Azekah Mound) ● The Stalactites Cave (Me’arat HaNetifim) ● Luzit caves ● The Ayalon-Canada Park ● Tel Goded (Goded Mound) ● Britannia Park ● Ashdod’s great sand dune ● The "Burma Road" ● Yad LaShiryon- The Armored Corps Memorial Site and Museum at Latrun ● Beit Guvrin National Park ● Ashkelon National Park ● The Tnuva Visitor Center in Rehovot ● The Ashkelon Marina ● The Gvar'am Nature Reserve ● The Yoav Fortress and Givati Museum ● Ben Shemen Forest ● The Monastery of Silence ("Minzar HaShatkanim") ● The Museum of the History of Gedera and the Biluim ● Beit Jamal ● Tel Gezer (Gezer Mound) ● The Ashdod Museum of Art - Monart Center ● Me'arat HaTeomim (The Twins Cave) ● Hasmonean Village ● The Church of Saint George in Lod ● The Ashdod's Korin Maman Museum ● Beit Hadvash VeHadvorah (The House of the Honey and the Bee) in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

The Judean Lowland Tour Routes and Entertainment Ideas

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A tour in Rehovot

Best Season: All Seasons

Type of Tour: Independent

Tour Mode: Hike

Tour Duration: About- 4 Hours

Difficulty Level: Easy

A tour in Ramla

Best Season: All Seasons

Type of Tour: Independent

Tour Mode: Hike

Tour Duration: About- 3 Hours

Difficulty Level: Easy

Archeology and nature in the Judean Lowland

Best Season: All Seasons

Type of Tour: Independent

Tour Mode: Drive

Tour Duration: About- 6 Hours

Difficulty Level: Easy

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