Love Star Wars? You'll want to check out these places on your upcoming travels
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With the excitement of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, fans may be wondering where the iconic scenes were filmed - and whether you can actually visit them.
According to travel search engine Skyscanner, travellers are in fact expressing growing interest in visiting the larger-than-life filming locations of the popular Star Wars films. Since the release of the global trailer in April, there has been an increase in searches compared to the same time last year.
Here are four destinations in particular that have piqued the interest of travellers.
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2. Jordan: Jedha
Jordan has been a popular filming location for outer space scenes and movies, including The Martian. It has picked up in popularity in a parallel to the hype around Star Wars, in which the country appears as the desert moon Jedha.
Among its inhabitants are warrior monk Chirrut Îmwe, who is played by Donnie Yen in Rogue One. The best time to visit Jordan is in November.
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