The best places in the world. The most beautiful places in the world

Our vast planet is full of places of inexpressible beauty, for acquaintance with which sometimes a lifetime is not enough. In order to cover all the amazing earthly beauty, this collection has been compiled, which shows the most beautiful places in the world, located in different parts of our world. Here there was a place for natural attractions, and man-made objects, and famous resorts, and extreme attractions. Stormy waterfalls, majestic forests, purest reservoirs, dizzying views of mountains, original ancient settlements, ancient castles, mysterious valleys - all this and much more is worth seeing with your own eyes at least once in your life.

1. Yosemite Valley, USA

Scenic Yosemite Valley with mountains and Merced River on a sunny day in Yosemite National Park

The top of the most beautiful places opens a truly heavenly place on earth - the most picturesque valley of glacial origin in the state of California. The highlands of the valley are adorned with an abundance of crystal waterfalls, pristine lakes and lush vegetation. For tourists in the vast territory of the valley there are a lot of hotels, campsites and other benefits of civilization.

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, China

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

The Geological Park in the Chinese province of Gansu is known for an unusual natural treasure - colorful rock formations of multi-colored sandstone and conglomerates dating back mainly to the Cretaceous period. About a hundred million years ago, there was a natural pool on the site of the mountains, which later dried up, and its sediment oxidized, taking on an unusually beautiful motley color.

3. Bamboo forest, Japan

Alley of bamboo trees, bordered by a railing of dry bamboo stems in Arashiyama Park

In the heart of the urban landscapes of Kyoto is a picturesque corner of nature - a dense bamboo grove, consisting of countless bamboo trees. On the impressive square there is where to roam, so the forest has become a favorite vacation spot for citizens and visitors. At night, the park is illuminated by hundreds of small lanterns and fascinates with its fabulous view.

4. Meteora Monastery Complex, Greece

Monasteries of Meteora on the tops of huge sheer cliffs

Unique monasteries literally grow out of the rock, crowning the tops of the rocks. The rocks themselves are part of the ancient mountain system of Thessaly, located in the historical region of Greece. About 60 million years ago, the sea was located on the site of the rocks, and today Meteora is one of the most valuable and sacred historical places, from the point of view of the Christian religion.

5. Salar de Yuni, Bolivia

Reflection of the blue South American sky on the mirror surface of the salt lake Yuni

In the south of the high mountain desert, on the Altipano plateau, there was once a salt lake. Later it dried up, exposing the salty bottom. The thickness of the salt layer is from 2 to 8 meters, and in the rainy season, when the surface of this layer is covered with a layer of water, the Yuni salt marsh becomes like a giant mirror: the surface of the lake merges with the blue of the sky, and the surrounding landscapes acquire a truly unearthly beauty.

6. Tianji Mountains, China

Huge rocks rise above the rainforest at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Having wondered what is the most beautiful place on earth, many travelers make a choice in favor of one of China's natural parks - Zhangjiajie. On its territory there are "soaring" mountains. It was these landscapes that became the prototype of the landscapes in the world-famous Avatar painting. The mountain peaks shrouded in mist against the backdrop of a green abyss make a truly amazing impression.

7. The ancient city of Petra, Jordan

Rock temple-mausoleum of El-Khazneh or Pharaoh's Treasury at night

One of the seven new wonders of the world is located in Jordan - this is the ancient city of Petra, whose history goes back almost three millennia. The city, whose name comes from the word "rock", is really completely carved out of the rock. Numerous temples, colonnades, tombs, baths and much more are skillfully carved into the rock - in total there are more than eight hundred historical monuments.

8. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

A leafy tunnel along the railroad tracks in a wooded area

A beautiful green corner in the Ukrainian village of Klevan has recently become a popular place for romantic walks and photo shoots. The green tunnel, “entwined” with rich vegetation on all sides, was created not by some master designer, but by nature itself and by an ordinary train that passes along the rails laid here three times a day and transports timber, making its way through the thickness of greenery.

Sunrise with many hot air balloons over Bagan in Myanmar

The Valley of a Thousand Pagodas is one of the famous historical sites of Myanmar. On an area of only about 4 sq. kilometers are located thousands of Buddhist, and not only temples. This is an invaluable archaeological area with thousands of centuries-old historical structures, many of which are richly decorated with gold and other precious materials.

10. Kawachi Fuji Garden, Japan

A tunnel of dangling garlands of fragrant wisteria flowers in the Japanese garden Kawachi Fuji

Not far from Tokyo, there is an unusual fairy-tale garden, immersed in millions of colors of all shades of the rainbow. These are flowers common in Japan - wisteria, which hang like vines-garlands from specially constructed frames. Stunning waterfalls of flowers flow from above, forming a multi-colored fragrant tunnel. In addition to wisteria, in the garden you can find a lot of other, bright, but more familiar flowers.

11. Li River, China

Clean and transparent Li River among the green hills and quaint mountain peaks of China

The cleanest waterway in China, the Li River, is also famous for its beauty. Cruises are regularly organized along the waters of the river, and sailing along the calm surface of the yellow-green waters, you can contemplate stunning landscapes - the silk ribbon of the river deftly winds among the green hills and spacious rice fields, creating an amazing, mysterious and mysterious landscape.

12. Santorini Island, Greece

Churches and monasteries of white color with sky blue domes on the island of Santorini in Greece

A romantic island in the Aegean Sea is a real archaeological find, full of legends. Everyone who arrives on the island will find something to their liking: those who are interested in archeology can visit numerous excavations, history lovers can look into museums and ancient temples, and fans of outdoor activities will find excellent diving spots in coastal waters.

13. Inca City Machu Picchu, Peru

View of Mount Huayna Picchu and the ruins of the "lost city of the Incas" Machu Picchu near Cusco in Peru

The most beautiful places on earth are complemented by the ancient city of the Incas, lost in the high mountains of Peru and shrouded in clouds. The entire city consists of several hundred structures arranged in a clearly structured order. The impregnability of the city, located among high cliffs, fascinates even more, its mystery attracts millions of tourists every year.

14. Sea cave in Algarve, Portugal

Tourists in one of the most beautiful sea caves in the world - Benagil Cave

One of the most expressive natural creations is located near the popular Portuguese beach of Praia de Benagil. The amazingly shaped cave was formed as a result of natural processes - the impact of water and wind on the stony rock. Cruises on boats, boats or rowing mini-boats - kayaks are regularly organized along the azure sea waters to the cave.

15. Grand Canyon, USA

Impressive landscape of the Grand Canyon from the south side

The most beautiful places in the world are continued by the deepest Grand Canyon, the views of which are amazing at first sight. Along its reddish rocky walls, as it deepens downwards, there is a gradual change in climatic zones, and significant changes in temperature and humidity are created. At the very bottom of the gorge flows the Colorado River, which for millions of years has made its way through the rocky rock.

16. Monument Valley, USA

"Martian landscape" from red sandstone rocks in Monument Valley

Monument Valley has become one of the national symbols of the United States. When moving through the monotonous landscapes of a lifeless desert, the fantastic outlines of rocky formations that have arisen on the horizon evoke vivid impressions. It seems as if you are transported to an ancient country, and the red-yellow rocks suddenly turn into ancient castles, temples and stone sculptures.

17. Rice Terraces at Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

The unique beauty of the rice terraces at Mu Cang Chai in Vietnam

Residents of the northern province of Vietnam have actually accomplished the impossible by setting up rice terraces right on the steep slopes of numerous hills. The "rapids" created by the inhabitants, on which rice is planted, create a horizontal plane, while at the same time trapping the water coming down from the peaks down the slopes. The formed curves of the terraces do not disturb the harmony of natural landscapes and even serve as their original decoration.

Natural travertine pools and terraces at Pamukkale ("cotton castle") in southwest Turkey

Castles are built not only by architects - sometimes nature itself does a better job with this work. A striking example is the cotton castle of Pamukkale. The combination of snow-white salt formations and the azure of the purest thermal waters that fill the salt baths creates amazing views. In addition to admiring the beauty of these places, here you can significantly improve your health by plunging into one of the warm thermal pools.

19. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

The largest and most beautiful coral reef is located in the Pacific waters on the Australian coast. The structure of the reef is made up of billions of tiny microorganisms that have created the world's largest coral ecosystem. Against the backdrop of photos of the most beautiful places in the world, a photo of a coral reef stands out for its brightness, originality and an amazing riot of colors.

20. Cinque Terre, Italy

Beautiful coastline of the village of Vernazza with brightly colored houses in the Cinque Terre

In the Italian region of Liguria, there is one place with amazing views of the sea and mountain landscapes. This is the Cinque Terre Park - a green area that stretches along the rocky coast and includes five coastal settlements that appeared on this territory back in the era of the Roman Empire. Among the architectural monuments of the region are medieval palaces, sanctuaries and old mansions.

21. Venice, Italy

Gondoliers at the old Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district of Venice

Not only beautiful, but also one of the most romantic places on earth is located in Italy, on the Adriatic coast. The world-famous Venice is a corner of majestic ancient architecture, an atmosphere of freedom and eternal celebration. And the incessant splash of water flowing through the channels penetrating the entire city makes this place recognizable among thousands of other places on the planet.

22. Plitvice Lakes - National Park of Croatia

Majestic view of the waterfall with turquoise water in the sunshine in the Plitvice Lakes park

Another of the natural paradises of the planet is located in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes is a magical natural creation, which the Croats themselves call the eighth wonder of the world. The lakes, located at different levels in height, flow into one another and create unique water cascades, stunning in their views. In total, there are 16 such lakes in the area of the national park.

23. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Romantic Neuschwanstein Castle against the backdrop of snowy mountains in southern Germany

In the Bavarian Alps, on a hill, right above a deep mysterious gorge, rises an unusually light structure, as if floating in the air. It resembles a fairy-tale castle, as if descended from the pages of a romantic fairy tale about princesses, knights and brave deeds. The extraordinarily beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle is surrounded by equally beautiful surrounding landscapes - impregnable mountain peaks and crystal lakes.

24. Navagio Bay, Greece

The famous Navagio bay with a wrecked rusty smugglers ship on white sand

In the clear waters of the Ionian Sea lies the small Greek island of Zakynthos. Green pine trees, emerald waters, blue skies, golden sands - all this attracts tourists and vacationers here. It is here that one of the most beautiful bays in the world is located, which is famous not only for its beauty, but also for the wrecked smuggler ship, which was thrown ashore by a severe storm back in 1982.

25. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Beautiful view of the turquoise lagoon and the extinct volcano Otemanu on the island of Bora Bora

The most beautiful places of nature are organically complemented by the pearl of paradise in the Pacific Ocean - the island of Bora Bora. This island has long been chosen by newlyweds and couples in love - a small, remote from civilization microcosm of the purest emerald lagoons, bizarre flowers and bright tropical birds creates an ideal atmosphere of romance and comfort. In addition, here is the perfect service for a relaxing holiday.

Spray and mist due to the huge force of the falling water of the Victoria Falls in the middle of the Zambezi River

On the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia in Africa, you can see one incredible natural phenomenon - the waters of the Zambezi River in a colossal wide stream, with a roar fall into the gorge, and then rush into a narrow crevice, creating clouds of tiny water splashes. Victoria Falls is not the highest, but undoubtedly, in terms of beauty and grandeur, it has no equal in the world.

27. Provence, France

Summer sunset and endless lavender fields in Provence

One of the coziest and most beautiful French provinces is located on the Mediterranean coast, right at the foot of the Alps. This fabulous place generously endows with its warmth, beckons with an abundance of vineyards, olive groves, fields of sunflowers, heather, and of course, delicate lilac lavender, which has become a kind of hallmark of this region.

28. Glacial Lake Moraine, Canada

Sunrise on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta

In the Banff Nature Park, in the so-called Valley of 10 mountain peaks, there is a mysterious and mesmerizing body of water - the Moraine glacial lake, the waters of which do not freeze even in severe frosts. Landscapes of unreal beauty - majestic fir trees, relief slopes of mountains - frame the lake, reflected in the smoothness of its crystal azure waters.

Magical landscape with sunrise over a field of tulips in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is known throughout the world for its flowers, and tulips have become their wonderful symbol. Hundreds of thousands of travelers annually take a walk to the multi-colored flowering fields to admire this riot of colors and flower splendor. From a distance, such fields look as if divided into even motley stripes - all this splendor is created by tulips that bloom in spring.

30. Geirangerfjord, Norway

The emerald-blue expanse of the Geirangerfjord among the rocks with lush greenery and snow-capped mountain peaks

Norway is known for its fjords - giant mountain corridors filled with sea water. One of Norway's most famous fjords is the Geirangerfjord, whose serene waters reflect towering cliffs and lush green forests. Small villages, towns and farms are comfortably located along its banks, and in some places streams of waterfalls fall directly from the rocks into the abyss.

31. Great Blue Hole, Belize

The Blue Hole is the most popular recreational dive site off the coast of Belize

A large funnel of karst origin is located in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the coast in Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the perfectly round shape of its edges is best observed from a height - for example, from a helicopter, from where all the beauty of this natural phenomenon will be revealed. According to one version, the funnel is a collapsed limestone cave.

32. Vatnajökull Glacier Caves, Iceland

Blue cave in Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland

In Iceland, the cold realm of snow and ice, you can also find the most beautiful places on the planet, one of these is ice caves. Getting into their bowels, as if you find yourself in a fairy-tale kingdom of cold: ice walls are everywhere, through which light flows, refracting at different angles. The process of cave formation is due to the movement of melt water, which forms bizarre cavities inside the glacier.

33. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Panorama of the Three Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau

The Egyptian pyramids are the only surviving among the ancient wonders of the world: several pyramids in Giza, guarded by the Great Sphinx, are part of an ancient necropolis, which to this day is the object of close attention of archaeologists. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs are buried in the largest pyramids, their wives, as well as priests and officials, are buried in smaller structures.

34. Gasadalur Village, Faroe Islands

Bosdalafossur waterfall and the Danish village of Gasadalur on the picturesque island of Vagar

This settlement with its pristine nature is located on the western side of one of the Faroe Islands in the Kingdom of Denmark. Small, like toy houses of the village are located above the cliff, from which a waterfall falls directly into the ocean. This quiet and cozy place is a real paradise for those who love the combination of beautiful nature, peace and tranquility.

35. Antelope Canyon, USA

Inside Antelope Canyon

A unique creation of nature and an iconic landmark of the state of Arizona in the USA - Antelope Canyon, a mystical place in the form of long crevices in red-yellow sandstone rocks. Amazing views inside the canyon open at rare moments when the sun is at its zenith and its rays fall into the crevice, and then the gorge begins to play with new, unusual colors.

36. Iguazu Falls, Argentina, Brazil

Breathtaking view of the Iguazu Falls from Argentina

A colossal complex of turbulent waterfalls is formed at the intersection of the Iguazu and Parana rivers. The cascade is formed by about three hundred small waterfalls. On the opposite side of the crevice, into which the water falls, there is an observation deck, from where you can watch a stunning spectacle: a huge mass of water, forming a myriad of water splashes, sparkling and shimmering in the sun, falls down with a roar.

37. Batu Caves, Malaysia

Holy caves of Batu near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

One of the most revered Indian shrines and a real miracle of nature is the Batu caves. The age of the caves is already about 400 million years - once there were rocks in their place, in which, over time, cavities were washed out as a result of exposure to water. This is how several long caves were formed, walking through which you can see the amazing formations of stalactites or visit the cave temple.

38. McWay Falls, USA

McWay Falls falls off a cliff into a bay of sandy beaches in Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park

The best places in the world continue with one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world, which is located in the US state of California. McWay Falls is considered an ever-living waterfall, as it never dries up, and its waters fall from a cliff right into a picturesque bay. And the vegetation surrounding the waterfall itself always remains green - the secret is that the trees in this district are fed by the waters of the underground river.

39. Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot air balloon flights over colorful rocks in Cappadocia

Cappadocia is called the heart of Turkey - this historical region is located in the heart of the country. Once here, you can feel like a guest of another planet - the local landscapes are so unusual: there are snow-capped peaks of extinct volcanoes, and low mountains, and for some time now Cappadocia has become a popular destination for sightseeing flights in large balloons.

40. Mount Roraima - located on the border of three countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana

Fantastic view from the top of Mount Roraima

In South America, there are the oldest rock formations - unusual mountains with flat, as if truncated tops. The highest of these mountains is located at the junction of three South American states, and the area of \u200b\u200bits top is impressive in its size - about 34 square meters. km. Approximately one fifth of this area is occupied by reservoirs, which, tumbling down the mountain, give life to the Amazon, Essequibo and Orinoco rivers.

41. James Bond Island, Thailand

Beautiful surroundings of Koh Tapu or James Bond island in Phang Nga bay in Thailand

One of the "star" attractions of Thailand, the island of Tapu, gained fame thanks to the famous film back in 1974. Since then, the small island has become the starting point for the active development of the tourist in Phuket. This area conquers with its beauty: against the backdrop of emerald sea waters, a limestone rock, covered with greenery, rises. Boat trips are organized regularly from Phuket to Tapu Island.

42. Troll Tongue, Norway

Trolltunga and the landscape of the blue waters of Lake Ringedalsvatn surrounded by mountains

Sometimes the most beautiful places in the world, their photos with names conquer already from the moment of the first correspondence acquaintance with them. A striking example of this is the bewitching natural landmark of Norway - the rock of Troll Tongue. The dream of almost every traveler here is to take a photo from the top of that very rock, namely from its ledge, from where breathtaking views of mountain landscapes and the azure of the still waters of the Hardanger Fjord open up.

43. Giant temple complex Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Giant Hindu temple complex in Cambodia dedicated to the god Vishnu

The world's largest religious building, built in the 10-12 centuries in Cambodia, was dedicated to the supreme Hindu deity Vishnu. Angkor Wat is a giant 3-level complex of temples that has been keeping secrets and legends of the capital of the Khmer Empire for about a millennium. The height of the complex, built of sandstone, is 65 meters, and on its colossal area of 2.5 square kilometers there are magnificent towers, terraces, galleries and gardens.

44. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

Tourists walking towards the lagoon and dunes at Grand Lenqua in Lencois Maranhenses National Park

The fantastic landscapes of the Brazilian natural park Lencois Maranhenses make an indelible impression. The vast territory of the park with snow-white sand dunes is occupied by small turquoise lakes, creating a magnificent contrast of colors. Despite the desert views, Lencois Maranhenses is not essentially a desert - it rains regularly here, which fill the spaces between the sandy hills with water.

45. Valley of Geysers, Russia

One of the landscapes of the Valley of Geysers in the Kronotsky State Biosphere Reserve

Stunning view of green rocky slopes and swirling jets of steam in the Valley of Geysers Robert Nunn

In Kamchatka, in the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, one of the most interesting geyser fields is located. In fact, the valley is a volcanic canyon, on the territory of which several dozen gushing hot springs are concentrated. This whole area resembles a seething cauldron - everything here flows, hisses and boils, steam jets break out and hot thermal water pulsates.

So where is the most beautiful place? The answer to this question still cannot be unambiguous, however, the rating of the most beautiful places in the world will certainly be a useful tool for the traveler in choosing the most impressive sights of our planet.

Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)

Salt Lake ( Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia, near Lake Titicaca - another miracle of natural origin. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth, where the sky is everywhere, creating an absolute feeling of bliss, euphoria and closeness to God. The secret of this place is simple - salt is everywhere, even at a depth of eight meters.

Danxia Landscape (China)

Incredible and contradictory sensations, almost certainly, will cause you the next Wonder of the World. Many people mistakenly believe that this picture is just a naturalistic product of Photoshop. This is a unique geological phenomenon known as the Denxia Landscape ( Danxia Land Form), located in several places in China at once. This mountain landscape got its amazingly bright coloration due to the layering of various sediments and red sandstone, which have been eroded over many millions of years.

Stone forest in Yunnan province (China)

As you have already noticed, China is famous for its high concentration of Wonders of the World per square kilometer of territory. Another of them - "Stone Forest" ( The Stone Forest), located in Yunnan Province. What now rises so menacingly above the heads of tourists was once the bottom of the ocean and, accordingly, was hidden under the water column. Over time, the local landscape changed, and these rocky mountains changed along with it, either irrevocably collapsing, or acquiring a new bizarre shape. Now, many of these stone formations have their own names, which are easy to guess just by looking at them. For example, "Rhino" or "Camel riding an elephant" - in general, you are not limited in a flight of fancy.

Crystal cave of the giants (Mexico)

One of the recently discovered (in 2000) unique geological phenomena is the cave of the world's largest crystals near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giant crystals, up to 15 meters long and 1.5 meters in diameter, of zinc-silver-lead salts owe their origin to the special climate of this cave (almost 60 degrees Celsius). Celsius and 100% humidity). It is strictly forbidden for a person to be in such conditions for more than five to six minutes, otherwise a serious loss of mental abilities may occur.

Eye of the Sahara Desert (Mauritania)

Everyone has long known that our planet is quite a living and even very sensitive creature. For example, she even has her own "eye", with the help of which she observes everything that happens on Earth and beyond. This amazingly beautiful "eye of the Sahara" is located in Mauritania (Africa). The diameter of the "eye" is about 50 kilometers, which allows you to see it even from space. In the very center of the "eye" there is even a hotel, though without much luxury.

The origin of this geological structure is still not known, although today there are as many as 3 theories of its occurrence. Many tend to believe that this is the result of centuries of erosion, while others believe that this is the crater of an ancient huge meteorite that fell to our Earth, but most still tend to believe that this is a crater of a once active volcano modified by time.

Dry Valleys (Antarctica)

Dry Valleys) - the territory of three valleys-oases (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica to the west of the McMurdo Strait. Hurricane winds reaching 300 km/h, low air temperature and humidity, complete absence of rain and snow for many millions of years - these are the main characteristics of this area. Rare lakes, still found in some places in the valley, have turned into deep ice wells, and, according to some scientists, are inhabited by microorganisms unknown to mankind. The climate of the Dry Valleys is so similar to the climate of Mars that NASA constantly tests its new spacecraft there.

Socotra Island (Yemen)

Socotra ( Socotra Island) is an archipelago of four islands, unique in the world, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, about 350 km south of the Arabian Peninsula. This archipelago is famous for its unique flora and fauna, telling us about what the Earth looked like millions of years ago. All reptiles, mollusks and a third of the plants of this island are endemic, i.e. found only on these islands. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree, which got its name from the resinous red secretions from its bark, which in ancient times was associated with "dragon's blood".

Wave (USA)

A wave is a geological formation known in narrow circles, which is the oldest sand dunes that have turned into strong rocks over hundreds of millions of years of their existence. The surface of the rocks is covered with bizarre layered patterns, which is why the local landscape acquires, in the full sense of the word, an unearthly look. The wave is located in the USA on the border of the states of Arizona and Utah, a few miles from civilization, which explains the lack of wide popularity.

Chocolate Hills (Philippines)

This amazing and beautiful natural wonder can be found in Bohol, Philippines. The Chocolate Hills consist of 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped and grassy hills covering an area of more than fifty square kilometers.

Fly Geyser (USA)

An absolutely unrealistic sight. It is hard to believe that this small (only 1.5 meters in height) geyser is, for example, not of Martian origin, but is located on Earth. However, it is. This geothermal geyser can be seen on a private ranch in Washoe County, Nevada. But this is not so easy to do, because the ranch is surrounded on all sides by a high fence and modern security systems. However, many curious and inquisitive people, in spite of everything, manage to overcome all obstacles in order to see this beautiful geyser with their own eyes.

Wulingyuan (China)

The picturesque, colorful yet sparsely populated area of Wulingyuan in Hunan Province is widely known for its tall columns made of quartz sandstone. Over 3,000 sand rocks make up this unique geological wonder. The columns rise above the green of dense forests and the blue of rivers and waterfalls to a height of more than 800 meters.

Blooming desert in Anza Borrego National Park (U.S.-Mexico border)

If you think that only cacti can bloom in a dry desert climate, then you are deeply mistaken. A vivid confirmation of this is the Californian desert in the Anza Borrego National Park ( Anza-Borrego Desert State Park), located on the border of the United States and Mexico, with a length of 2400 square kilometers. For most of the year, this is an absolutely lifeless place, but after the winter rain, in March-April, the desert comes to life and is covered with a myriad of all kinds of flowers. The abundance and duration of flowering depends on the abundance and timeliness of winter rains.

Crystal River (Columbia)

crystal river ( Cano Cristales) or the Five Flowers River, as the locals call it, is one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. It originates in the south of the Macarena mountain range, in Colombia, and flows east, before it flows into the Guayabero River. Under water, throughout the river, we can observe the constant presence of five colors: yellow, blue, green, black, red, which are the product of the vital activity of various algae and a few underwater inhabitants that change their color depending on the season. The Crystal River, more than 100 km long, is strewn with mysterious caves and numerous waterfalls. Unfortunately, this amazingly pure water is completely unsuitable for drinking. it contains practically no salts and minerals.

Pamukkale (Turkey)

A few hours of travel - and you find yourself face to face with the eighth Wonder of the World - Pamukkale ( Pamukkale), which means "Cotton Castle". These stunning white terraces, which have been forming for about two thousand years, resemble majestic icebergs standing on land. They were formed thanks to hot springs gushing from the bowels of the earth and dissolving various mineral salts, which, spreading with dazzling blue water, evaporate over time, forming white salt crystals superimposed on each other. In addition to its beauty, Pamukkale also has wonderful healing properties.

Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan (Ukraine)

Above the railway tracks of the Ukrainian town of Klevan, there is an amazingly beautiful tunnel made of living trees. The most curious thing is that its occurrence is completely natural. Just one day, the local authorities stopped cutting and trimming the branches of the trees. And, over time, they, intertwining with each other, formed a picturesque grotto, whose magnificent view, especially in summer, serves as a great filming location for many newlyweds. By the way, visiting the tunnel of love is considered a good omen for all couples in love.

Beauty is considered a purely subjective concept, however, contemplating the most beautiful places in the world that nature has worked on, we can come to the realization of the fact that the real natural beauty that surrounds us should not go unnoticed. Traditional tourist routes usually do not cover even a small part of the world that is created thanks to the most talented "architects", which are nature and time. A detailed overview of the most amazing in terms of aesthetics and unique features of the landscape of places on the planet will provide an opportunity to understand what the true beauty of the universe is.

First place - Bolivia. The beauty of Lake Uyuni

Perhaps it is worth starting our top with this unique salt lake, which occupies the largest area in the world. Many call this Uyuni a place where time slows down. Surprising is the fact that the surface of the lake can be overcome on foot. During the rainy season, Uyuni undergoes some changes, eventually becoming a large-scale mirror square with a very beautiful view. At a distance of three kilometers from the city, which bears the same name, there is a cemetery, which was the last stop for a large number of steam locomotives, which in the old days served as vehicles designed to transport various minerals (they were mined on the territory of local mines).

The saline surface is a completely optimal alternative to the expanses of the ocean in terms of such important aspects as checking and adjusting the operation of tools designed to carry out the sounding process using satellites that are in earth orbit. The territory of the lake is occupied by entire islands, the main flora of which are cacti. This spectacle is incredibly controversial, but at the same time so amazing that it will definitely need to be captured with a camera.

Second place - Cinque Terre

A place called the Cinque Terre is considered the most beautiful national park in Italy, which located in the eastern part of the Riviera. Such a picturesque place as the Cinque Terre is fanned by the spirit of the Middle Ages in Italy. The territory is occupied by about five small villages, the architectural features of which are presented in the form of defensive structures erected back in the days when pirate raids were often made in this area. A reliable level of land protection was provided thanks to the rocky coastline, which combines unforgettable beauty and serious danger at the same time.

Such a beautiful corner filled with romance. Many stone beaches and narrow paths appear before the attention of tourists. One such path is called the "path of love", and a lot of legends are associated with it, in which the most noble and temperamental representatives of Europe are represented.

Third place - Pamukkale

Now, perhaps, it is worth turning to the southwestern part of Turkey, which is characterized by a unique and a magnificent geological phenomenon - calcareous tuff, or rather a rocky area created on the basis of this natural material. This place is the main source of streams that fall down massive stone steps. Many waterfalls and unique pools are formed here, characterized by an unusual origin. Cotton Castle - this is the poetic name given to the amazing landscape by the inhabitants themselves. Thanks to the thermal springs and natural terraces of Pamukkale, located at the foot of the mountains, an excellent view is created, which attracts many tourists to this area every year. This picture appears to be a well of water saturated with a large amount of calcium, against the general background of an excellent landscape, which is represented by white tones.

Fourth place - Yunnan Rice Terraces

Another simply stunningly beautiful place on the planet is the territory of rice fields, which is located in China. This area is located in the mountainous regions of the province called Yunnan. At the terraces, the degree of extension is characterized by several tens of kilometers, exactly repeating the bend of the general relief. The general uniqueness of this area lies in the basic nature of the ecological type system, which was formed in an independent way. Rice is planted when February comes, because during this period the soil is renewed thanks to the mountain mines. The beginning of the autumn period is considered the time when the inhabitants begin to harvest. The tourism season begins by the end of autumn, continuing until spring. It is during this time period that natural terraces become the main object of attention of tourists, striking, first of all, with a mirror type of surface that reflects the rays of the sun, while creating a beautiful color spectrum.

Fifth place - the beauty of the blue hole in Belize

The central part of the atoll (one of the many objects related to the coral barrier reef near the coast of Belize) is represented by the most beautiful landscape - a blue hole, which appears as a cave, disappearing somewhere in the depths. A natural phenomenon of a natural nature is very common, but it is this abyss that has especially incredible dimensions (the depth level is about one hundred and twenty meters, and the cave is about three hundred meters in diameter). Extreme divers are especially attracted to this place. A deep-sea cave can become a real paradise for people who have turned diving into a real meaning of life. Jacques Yves Cousteau conducted extensive research here, which brought great popularity to this area in the future.

Sixth place - beautiful views of the Arizona wave

In the border area separating the states of Arizona and Utah, there is a plateau on which there are sand rocks of incredibly beautiful shape, which are called waves, because of the funny uneven shapes and colors with a high degree of saturation. In order to make the way to this amazing place, professional photographers have to go through a difficult path: a flat road in such an area is not expected. The creation of a peculiar structure of a magnificent landscape took place over a long period of time through the transformation of dunes from sand into rocks of a solid type.

Seventh place - features of Jiuzhaigou National Park

In the southeast of China, there is the territory of Sichuan province, which attracts a huge number of tourists. And all thanks to the beautiful Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, which occupies the server of the region. It is a unique natural object under the strictest protection. Waterfalls and lakes in large numbers are hidden from curious tourists by the mountain ranges of Tibet. These waters are called colored because they carry a special composition.

Not every person is able to get to this reserve, however, not so long ago, the mountainous region acquired an airport that provides an opportunity to get to this area straight from the territory of Shanghai. In order for tourists to feel maximum comfort in this area, the paths in the mountains were ennobled by local workers.

In the old days, the territory was occupied by nine separate settlements.

Eighth place - Features of Plitvice Lakes

The territory of Croatia, which is considered very mysterious and colorful edge. First of all, I would like to turn specifically to the Plitvice Lakes, which are located in a large-scale national state park. The nature of the surrounding nature sets a mystical atmosphere. The territory of the park is surrounded by very dense impenetrable forests, which the locals call the "Devil's Forest".

Almost each of the sixteen lakes is located within the mountain valley. There is a connection between them, which is why, thanks to the purest mountain streams, grandiose noisy fountains are formed. From year to year there are more and more waterfalls, because the water causes the effect of destruction to limestone rocks. The total area of water areas is about two square kilometers. The location of the waterfalls themselves is observed at various levels. Thanks to the reservoirs, the formation of two picturesque complexes is carried out - the Upper Lakes and the Lower Lakes.

Ninth place - Features of the valley of 10 Peaks. Canada

Canada is considered a harsh land, but incredibly attractive due to the beauty of the "cold" nature. There is one beautiful place here, which stands out for its incredible natural beauty, which is called the “10 peaks” valley, which is located right at the very foot of 10 mountains, bearing the single name Vekchkemna. This area is located not so far from the famous Moraine Lake, which has a glacial origin. In this area, the workers have laid a very large number of hiking trails, which provide an opportunity to give a real assessment of the local attractions. There is one mountain that has a very bizarre name - "twenty dollars", because for some time an image of an identical character was imprinted on the surface of a bill that has the same denomination.

Tenth place - impressive views of Mount Roraima

The beautiful view of the mountain is a kind of symbol that characterizes the neighborhood of states South America - Venezuela and Brazil. Roraima represents mountain ranges, located in a very long chain, which rise directly above the wilds of the great Amazon. This area gained loud popularity at the time when Conan Doyle's novel appeared, which told about the time period when our planet was inhabited by dinosaurs who chose mountain ranges as a safe haven. Due to the unusual landscape and the unique atmosphere in this area, a character of complete detachment from the real surrounding world is created, representing an inexhaustible source of inspiration for many literary figures.

Eleventh place - the territory of the Maldives

A huge archipelago containing many (more than 1000) small islands, considered Separately, a real tourist paradise, located in the Indian Ocean. Turquoise-colored water, an area of white sandy beaches, fruits of an exotic nature - all this great variety encompasses the Maldives. This area is considered ideal and simply heavenly excellent to spend winter or summer holidays here, actively entertain or spend a honeymoon.

Here, anyone can go diving and bring this type of leisure to perfection, because the level of visibility under the water surface is almost perfect. You can also visit individual uninhabited islands, which can be perfect for solitude and romantic dates.

- ice, sand and water. The impressive size and amazing glacial phenomena emphasize the magnificence of this creation. The lagoon, formed by the melting of the Vatnajökull glacier, clearly proves to us that Iceland has been rightfully called the “land of ice”.

Coyote Buttes(Arizona)

Coyote Buttes (Coyote Buttes Slope of the Colorado Plateau) is probably one of the most famous natural attractions, formed about 200 million years ago, during the age of dinosaurs. Red-orange spiral dunes, mostly sandstone, have been compacted by calcium in the soil, and wind and rain have created smooth curves and lines.

turquoise lake(China, Jiuzhaigou National Park)

Many beautiful lakes of different colors are scattered throughout the Jiuzhaigou Valley. The water in these lakes is saturated with a large amount of calcium carbonate - this is the main secret of where such colorful shades come from. During the interglacial era, when the climate was warm enough, the calcium carbonate contained in the water did not solidify, but flowed along with it and about 12,000 years ago began to come to life, settling on obstacles. Much time has passed since then, and as a result, such picturesque lakes appeared in Jiuzhaigou.

Preikestolen(Norway)

Preikestolen (Preikestolen) is a giant cliff located near the Kjerag Plateau (Norway), the flat top of which serves as a viewing platform. The view of the fjords * that opens from this cliff at 600 meters is impressive and mesmerizing, making Preikestolen the main attraction of the country.

* A fjord is a narrow and winding sea bay with rocky shores, deeply cutting into the land, which was formed about 10 thousand years ago. The glacier receded and a huge crack appeared, which then filled with water. The rocky walls of the fjord rise to a height of up to 1 kilometer above the water level, and plunge to a depth of 420 meters. relaxation music for children

Four Seasons Hotel(Bora Bora)

I think that the Four Seasons Hotel can be safely added to the list of the most beautiful places. Hundreds of bungalows hovering over the water, villas with individual beaches - this is how the Four Seasons Hotel is presented, which is located on the island of Bora Bora (coral atoll), with mythical islands around and amazing beaches separating them.

Valley of the Ten Peaks(Canada)

The indescribably beautiful, surprisingly calm glacial lake Moraine Lake (Morain), surrounded by a crown of snowy rocky peaks and a dense green wall of coniferous forest, is located high in the mountains in the places of the Ten Peaks Valley.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall(Iceland)

The Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the world. Although it is quite modest compared to others (only 60 meters high), this does not make it less picturesque and popular with tourists.

Petra(Jordan)

The first and, indeed, a well-deserved place among the sights of Jordan is occupied by the famous Petra, carved into the rocks, the center of the ancient kingdom. Unrealistic beauty and rich history helped Petra get into the UNESCO World Heritage List, and in 2007 become one of the new 7 "wonders of the world."

Mount Roraima(Venezuela)

The top of Mount Roraima at an altitude of 3 thousand meters and from a height resembles an island floating in the clouds.

Benteng Chittorgarh(India)

Historical landmark (one of the main) of India, a beautiful place - Chittorgarh

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Fangweng Restaurant(China)

12 km from the city of Yingchang, there is an excellent institution, Fangweng Restaurant, located right on the mountainside. The superb view from its balcony of the Xailing Canyon, at the bottom of which the Yangtze River flows slowly, is amazing. The halls near the restaurant inside the rock mass are quite spacious, and the kitchen, where they cook fish, pork, duck and many other dishes, is simply amazing.

Rocky Village, Vernazza(Italy)

Vernazza is a small town in the west of the Italian Riviera. He comfortably fit in the mountains next to a quiet little bay. Vernazza is part of the Cinque Terre State Park, quite popular among tourists.

rice terraces(China, Yunnan Province)

A man-made, large-scale work on high-rise terraces in Yunnan, the largest rice producer in all of China. Sunlight, reflected in the water surface of the rice fields, creates a bizarre picture, similar to a stained glass window or a mosaic. Long, at first glance, glass ponds stretched far beyond the horizon.

Gifford Pinchot National Wildlife Refuge(USA, Washington)

The total number of large rivers in the park is 13, as well as many small rivers and streams. The lakes in the Gifford Pinchot Preserve are renowned for great recreation and fishing throughout the state of Washington. The park will interest both fishermen and those who like to spend time and enjoy beautiful views. relaxing music sounds of nature