» The most beautiful places in the world: Top 45 (A LOT OF PHOTOS)

The most beautiful places in the world: Top 45 (A LOT OF PHOTOS)

Our immense planet is full of places of inexpressible beauty, for acquaintance with which sometimes a lifetime is not enough. In order to capture all the amazing earthly beauty, this selection has been compiled, which lists 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. Rough waterfalls, majestic forests, pristine water bodies, dizzying views of mountains, distinctive 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

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

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

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

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

3. Bamboo forest, Japan

An alley of bamboo trees lined with a railing of dry bamboo stalks in Arashiyama Park

In the heart of Kyoto's urban landscapes lies a picturesque corner of nature - a dense bamboo grove, consisting of countless bamboo trees. The imposing square has a lot to roam, so the forest has become a favorite resting place for townspeople and visitors. At night, the park is illuminated by hundreds of small lanterns and bewitches with its fabulous view.

4. Monastery complex Meteora, Greece

Meteora monasteries on the tops of huge sheer cliffs

Unique monasteries literally grow out of the rock, crowning the tops of the cliffs. 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 sites, from the point of view of the Christian religion.

5. Salar de Uni, Bolivia

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

In the south of the high-mountainous 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 during 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 sky, and the surrounding landscapes acquire a truly unearthly beauty.

6. Tianji Mountains, China

Huge cliffs rise above the rainforest at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Wondering what is the most beautiful place on earth, many travelers make a choice in favor of one of the natural parks of China - Zhangjiajie. There are soaring mountains on its territory. It was these landscapes that became the prototype of the landscapes in the world famous painting "Avatar". Mist-blown mountain peaks against the backdrop of a green abyss make a truly stunning impression.

7. Ancient city of Petra, Jordan

Rock temple-mausoleum of Al-Khazneh or the Treasury of the Pharaoh at night

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

8. Tunnel of love, Ukraine

Deciduous tunnel along railroad tracks in woodland

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

Sunrise with many balloons over Bagan in Myanmar

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

10. Kawachi Garden Fuji, Japan

Tunnel of hanging garlands of fragrant wisteria flowers in the Japanese garden of Kawachi Fuji

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

11. Li River, China

The clean and transparent Li River among the green hills and bizarre 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 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

White churches and monasteries with sky blue domes on Santorini island in Greece

The romantic island in the Aegean Sea is a real archaeological find, steeped in legends. Everyone who comes to the island will find something to their liking: those who are interested in archeology can visit numerous excavations, history lovers - look into museums and ancient temples, and fans of outdoor activities will find excellent diving spots in the 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 Cuzco 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 inaccessibility of the city, located among the high cliffs, is even more mesmerizing, its mystery attracts millions of tourists every year.

14. Sea cave in the 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 Praia de Benagil. The amazingly shaped cave was formed as a result of natural processes - the impact on the rocky rock of water and wind. Regularly, on the azure sea waters cruises are organized in the cave by boats, boats or rowing mini-boats - kayaks.

15. Grand Canyon, USA

Impressive south-facing Grand Canyon landscape

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

16. Monument Valley, USA

"Martian landscape" of red sandstone cliffs in Monument Valley

Monument Valley has become one of the national symbols of the United States. As you move through the monotonous landscapes of the lifeless desert, the fantastic outlines of rocky formations on the horizon that have arisen are 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 in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

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

Inhabitants of the northern province of Vietnam have actually accomplished the impossible by setting up rice terraces right on the steep slopes of numerous hills. Rice-sowing “rapids” created by the residents create a horizontal plane while trapping water from the peaks down the slopes. The formed curves of the terraces do not violate the harmony of natural landscapes in the least and are even a kind of decoration for them.

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

Castles are not only built by architects - sometimes nature itself does this job better. A prime 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 create stunning 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 formed by billions of tiny microorganisms that have created the world's largest coral ecosystem. Against the background of a photo 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

The beautiful coastline of the village of Vernazza with brightly painted 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 during 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. World famous Venice is a corner of magnificent ancient architecture, an atmosphere of freedom and eternal celebration. And the incessant splash of water flowing through the channels that cut through 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 sun in Plitvice Lakes Park

Another of the paradise natural corners 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. 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 in the background of snow-capped mountains in southern Germany

In the Bavarian Alps, on a hill, right above a deep mysterious gorge, an unusually light structure rises, as if floating in the air. It resembles a fairytale castle, as if descended from the pages of a romantic fairy tale about princesses, knights and brave deeds. The unusually beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle is surrounded by equally beautiful surrounding landscapes - inaccessible 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, there is a small Greek island of Zakynthos. Green pines, emerald waters, blue skies, golden sands - all this attracts streams of 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 smuggling ship, which was thrown ashore by the strongest storm back in 1982.

25. Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia

Beautiful views of the turquoise lagoon and the extinct Otemanu volcano on Bora Bora

The most beautiful places of nature are organically complemented by a 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 microcosm of emerald clear lagoons, fancy flowers and bright tropical birds, remote from civilization, creates an ideal atmosphere of romance and comfort. Plus, it offers the perfect service for a relaxing stay.

Splashes and fog due to the tremendous force of the falling water of 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 with a colossal wide stream, with a roar fall into the gorge, and then rush into a narrow crevice, creating clouds of the smallest water spray. 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, sunflower fields, heather, and of course, delicate lilac lavender, which has become a kind of visiting card of this region.

28. Moraine Glacial Lake, Canada

Sunrise at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta

In the Banff Natural Park, in the so-called Valley of 10 mountain peaks, there is a mysterious and fascinating body of water - the glacial Moraine Lake, whose waters do not freeze even in severe frosts. Landscapes of unreal beauty - majestic fir trees, relief slopes of mountains - frame the lake, reflecting in the smooth surface of its crystal azure waters.

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

The Netherlands are world famous for their flowers, and tulips have become their wonderful symbol. Hundreds of thousands of travelers annually take a walk to the multi-colored blooming fields to admire this riot of colors and floral splendor. From a distance, such fields seem to be divided into even variegated stripes - all this splendor is created by tulips that bloom in spring.

30. Geirangerfjord, Norway

The emerald-blue surface of the Geiranger Fjord among 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 Geiranger Fjord, whose serene waters reflect overhanging cliffs and lush forest greenery. Small villages, townships and farms are comfortably located along its banks, and in some places streams of waterfalls rush down from the rocks into the abyss.

31. Great Blue Hole, Belize

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

A large sinkhole of karst origin is located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast in Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the ideally 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 of Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland

Iceland, the cold kingdom of snow and ice, is also home to some of the most beautiful places on the planet, one of which is ice caves. Getting into their depths, it is as if you find yourself in a fairy kingdom of cold: everywhere there are ice walls through which light streams, refracting at different angles. The process of the formation of caves 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 one preserved among the ancient wonders of the world: several pyramids in Giza, protected by the Great Sphinx, are part of the 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

Bossdalafossur 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 rushes directly into the ocean. This quiet and cozy place is a true paradise for those who love a combination of beautiful nature, peace and quiet.

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 up 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

Spectacular views of the Iguazu Falls from Argentina

A colossal complex of stormy waterfalls 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 observe a stunning spectacle: a huge mass of water, forming myriads of water splashes, sparkling and overflowing in the sun, crashes 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 caves are already about 400 million years old - once upon a time there were rocks in their place, in which cavities were washed out over time as a result of the action of water. This is how several long caves were formed, walking through which you can see the amazing formations of stalactites or visit a cave temple.

38. McWay Falls, USA

McWay Falls flies off a cliff into a cove with sandy beaches at Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park

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

39. Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot air ballooning over colorful rocks in Cappadocia

Cappadocia is called the heart of Turkey - this historical region is located in the very 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 Cappadocia has become a popular destination for excursion 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 most ancient formations of rocks - unusual mountains with flat, seemingly truncated tops. The highest of these mountains is located at the junction of three South American states, and the area of ​​its top is impressive in its size - about 34 square meters. km. About a fifth of this area is occupied by reservoirs, which, falling down from 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" sights of Thailand, Tapu Island, gained fame thanks to the famous film back in 1974. Since then, the small island has become the starting point for active tourist development in Phuket. This area captivates with its beauty: against the background of emerald sea waters rises a limestone rock covered with greenery. Boat excursions are organized regularly from Phuket to Tapu Island.

42. Trolltunga, Norway

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

Sometimes the most beautiful places in the world, their photos with names have been conquered from the moment they first met them in absentia. A striking example of this is Norway's mesmerizing natural landmark - the Trolltongue rock. 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 dizzying views of the mountain landscapes and the azure calm waters of the Hardangerfjord open.

43. Giant temple complex Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Giant Hindu temple complex in Cambodia dedicated to the god Vishnu

The world's largest religious building, erected in the 10-12 centuries in Cambodia, was dedicated to the supreme Hindu deity Vishnu. Angkor Wat is a gigantic 3-level complex of temples that has kept the 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 of Lencois Maranhenses make a lasting impression. The vast territory of the park with white sand dunes is occupied by small turquoise lakes that create a magnificent contrast of colors. Despite the desert views, Lençois Maranhenses is not really a desert - it rains regularly, 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 views of green rocky slopes and swirling jets of steam in the Robert Nunn Valley of Geysers

In Kamchatka, in the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, there is one of the most interesting geyser fields. 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 spills over, hisses and boils, steam streams break out and hot thermal water pulsates.

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

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At first glance, there is an unremarkable Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. It is a dry salt lake. In the rainy season, a real miracle happens to him: the surface of the lake is covered with a layer of water and turns into a huge mirror, which reflects the endless blue sky with snow-white clouds.

In Senegal, there is an unusually beautiful Pink Lake. Due to the high salt content in it, not a single living organism can survive, with the exception of an amazing bacteria that gives the lake a deep pink color.

In Guilin County, China, you can visit the extraordinarily picturesque Reed Flute Cave. Several hundred small stalactites, shaped like thin pipes, hang from its vaults. Although the cave got its unusual name not from them, but from the one growing in the vicinity, from which the locals have been making flutes for a long time.

The Plitvice plateau has 16 crystal clear lakes surrounded by the Alps. At different times of the day, the waters of the Plitvice Lakes change their color from azure to green and from blue to gray.

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the planet is the Valley of Flowers in India. There you can see a whole sea of ​​flowers of various shades and exotic butterflies fluttering above them. This wonderful place is rightfully called paradise on Earth.

In western Australia, there are beautiful and unusual horizontal waterfalls in Talbot Bay. In fact, there are no horizontal waterfalls in nature. This unusual phenomenon occurs when streams of water rush through mountain gorges. The resulting waves create the effect of a waterfall.

Antelope Canyon is located in the North American state of Arizona. It consists of two parts - the Upper and Lower canyon. They are distinguished by the unusual shape of the rocks, illuminated by truly magical ones. The Indians called the Upper Canyon "the place where water flows through the rocks", and the Lower - "spiral slopes of the rocks."

On the Colorado Plateau, near the Arizona-Utah border, are the fantastic Wave Out Cliffs. Millions ago, an endless desert with huge dunes stretched in these places. Over time, the layered dunes turned into rocks, on the surface of which you can see incredible play of color, arising from the minerals oxidized by the action of groundwater.

The Sea of ​​Stars in the Maldives, Colored Rocks in China and the Grand Canyon in the United States - these unique and beautiful places in the world should be seen by everyone.

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The unique colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia are located in China, in the Gansu province. Colored rocks are composed of red sandstones and conglomerates, mostly from the Cretaceous period. Such formations are a unique type of petrographic geomorphology, existing only here. Colored rocks are included in the World Heritage List.

Swing "End of the World", Ecuador

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This extreme attraction is located in the mountains of Ecuador (Banos city). The unique swing over the abyss is located at an altitude of 2660 meters above sea level, offering a breathtaking view of the Andes.

Great Blue Hole, Belize (Central America)

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Another amazing place on the planet is the Great Blue Hole, located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, near the Yucatan Peninsula (the territory of the state of Belize in Central America). The hole, which became known thanks to the French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, is a round crater 305 m in diameter and 120 m deep. Today it is one of the best diving spots in the world.

Tulip fields in the Netherlands

The real tulip season in the Netherlands begins in the second half of April and lasts until about tenths of May.

The most numerous tulip fields are located along the North Sea coast behind the dune strip, also on the road to the cities of Leiden, The Hague and Delft, and near the city of Enkhuizen. Not far from Amsterdam, tulip fields can be seen in the once drained lake, and now the most fertile land of Beimster, which is under the protection of the UNESCO society.

Mountain river cave in Quang Binh province, Vietnam

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The mountain river cave (Son Doong), with a length of almost 6 km, is the largest in the world. The largest part of it reaches 200 meters in height and 150 meters in width, and some parts of the space are so massive that they can fit the city with all its streets. Part of the cave collapsed from constant erosion, forming passages and the so-called halls of the cave.

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Hitachi Park is located in the Japanese city of Hitachinaka (Ibaraki Prefecture). The park was founded in 1991 on the site of a former American military base and currently covers 120 hectares.

In a certain season, a certain type of flowers bloom in the park - tulips, poppies, daffodils, lilies, sakura. The plantations are located on the slope of Miharashi, from where a picturesque view of the Pacific coast opens.

Ice cave under the glacier in Juneau, Alaska (USA)

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A cave in the 12-kilometer Mendenhall Glacier is located near Juneau, Alaska. It is unique in that it changes its appearance every year - the ice in the cave melts, creating springs.

Mount Roraima (junction of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil)

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The unique Mount Roraima is located in the north of South America, at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana.

The highest point of the mountain is 2723 m above sea level, and the flat top is a plateau with an area of ​​about 34 km². It is considered a sacred place, and the local Indians call it the navel of the earth.

The mountain offers a fantastic view: it was Roraima who inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write the novel lost World.

Cappadocia, Turkey

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Cappadocia is one of the tourist centers of Turkey with unique volcanic landscapes, canyons, cave and underground cities.

The history of Cappadocia dates back to 5 thousand BC. NS. All this time, the region was at the crossroads of civilizations, alternately part of the Hittite, Persian, Roman and Ottoman empires.

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The unique glowing waves in the Maldives are attributed to bioluminescence, a chemical process in the body of animals in which released energy is released in the form of light. It seems that in the Sea of ​​Stars the stars are reflected from the sky.

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Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world that is over 100 meters high and over a kilometer wide. Tourists can walk along the very edge of the waterfall in Devil's Pool, which is located on the Zambian side.

The waterfall is one of the main attractions in South Africa and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We would like to introduce you to a dozen places on our planet that look more like shots from a science fiction film. But no ... All these places do exist. See below for a list of the most unusual places on the planet!

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes National Park was founded in 1949. It is the largest national park in Croatia and also the oldest park in Southeast Europe. More than a million visitors flock here to admire the beauty of the park. There are many waterfalls, caves and lakes here. The area is home to over 100 bird species. Most of the park is made up of beech and fir. The park is incredibly beautiful in winter, when the waterfalls freeze and everything is covered with white snow.

Fingal's Cave, Scotland

Named after a hero from an 18th century epic poem, Fingal's Cave has numerous geometric columns reminiscent of Giant's Causeway in Ireland. The cave is formed from hexagonally connected basalt columns created by solidified lava. This sea cave is located on Staffa Island, which is part of Scotland. A high arched roof enhances the sound of the ocean. Although even small boats cannot enter the cave, many local companies offer excursions around the area.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

The bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea. It includes over 3000 islands, as well as rocks, caves and cliffs, making it one of the most extraordinary places in the world. The bay is an extraordinary example of limestone erosion. The name Halong means "where the dragon descended into the sea." Due to its vertical nature, the archipelago is sparsely populated. Most of the islands are negligible, however, the largest have their own inland lakes. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Red Beach, Panjin, China

This place is perhaps far from the traditional understanding of the beach. Instead of endless sandy expanses, we see algae called sueda. Most of the year, these algae are green, however, with the onset of autumn they take on a dark, cherry red color. Besides its quirky coloring, Red Beach is home to over 260 bird and 399 animal species. This makes it one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. It is also the largest swamp and wetland on earth.

Trail of the Giants, Northern Ireland

Located next to the Atlantic Ocean, the Causeway of the Giants or the Trail of the Giants, as it is also called, is one of the strangest natural wonders. It has about 40,000 columns, most of which have six edges. These columns look remarkably like a honeycomb. It took almost 60 million years to create this place of cooled magma. Scientists believe that it took its final form about 15,000 years ago after the last ice age.

Thermal springs, Pamukkale, Turkey

Take a trip across the Aegean Sea and near the Menderes River you will find wonderful thermal springs. For centuries, people have bathed in these hot, mineral-rich waters. Pools and frozen waterfalls form multi-level cliffs. In spring, the water is rich in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate. The flow in Pamukkale occurs at a speed of 400 liters per second and this flow is constantly forming new small round pools.

Hvitserkur, Iceland

Some believe that this rock has the appearance of a dinosaur, others say that it is a dragon, and still others say that it is a monster. In any case, this natural formation is of human interest. Every year thousands of people come to the north of the Watnsne Peninsula to see this "dinosaur at the watering hole". The rock has three holes and was reinforced with concrete to prevent further erosion. Even in photographs, viewers can see the bird droppings that gave the rock its name. Translated from Icelandic, the word Hvitserkur means a white shirt.

Antelope Canyon, USA

This canyon is the most visited in the US Southwest. One glance at the sleek, orange-red walls enthralls people. Antelope Canyon was formed by a flash flood. Due to torrential rains, it changes its shape to this day. While scientists are not sure when people discovered this cave, however, local Navajo tribes claim that this surreal canyon has always been a part of their history.

Jiuzhaigou Valley, China

The valley is located slightly north of the city of Chengdu. Covering approximately 720 square kilometers, it contains an impressive array of fantastic forests, spectacular waterfalls and tranquil lakes. More than 2550 plant species grow on this territory.

Skaftafell, Iceland

Skaftafell is a national park in Iceland, but the photos shown are of the Skaftafell glacier. The caves at the edge of the glacier were formed by high pressure ice that contained air bubbles. The cave with a six-meter entrance gradually narrows down to one meter. Since glaciers are highly active, you can hear them crackling and groaning.

Ecology of life: The most beautiful places on the planet Earth. Angel Falls is the tallest free-fall waterfall in the world. It is located in the highlands of Guyana in Venezuela on the Carrao River, which is one of the tributaries of the Orinoco. The name of the waterfall is translated from Spanish as "Angel".

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Angel Falls is the tallest free-fall waterfall in the world. It is located in the highlands of Guyana in Venezuela on the Carrao River, which is one of the tributaries of the Orinoco. The name of the waterfall is translated from Spanish as "Angel".

Since ancient times, local Indian tribes called the waterfall Churun-Meru (“The waterfall of the deepest place”), and the plateau from which it falls is Auyan-Tepui, which translates as “devil's mountain”, because of the constant thick fog in which it is shrouded ...

The main attraction of Venezuela

In 1910, the waterfall was discovered by the Spanish explorer Ernesto Sanchos La Cruz, but gained worldwide fame thanks to the American pilot and gold prospector James Crawford Angel.

In 1949, an expedition from the National Geographic Community of the United States was sent to the waterfall, which determined the main parameters of Angel. And in 1993, UNESCO included the waterfall in the list of world heritage of mankind. Now Angel is located in the Canaima National Park and is considered the main attraction of Venezuela.

The waterfall is surrounded by tropical forests and there are no special roads to it. Therefore, tourists are transported to Angel by air in a light plane or by water in a canoe with a motor. The most desperate thrill-seekers can jump off the edge of the plateau on a hang glider. The starting point for tours to the waterfall is the small village of Kanaymi. With the influx of tourists here, the town has been transformed; several hotel complexes, restaurants and souvenir shops have appeared in it.

Son Dong is a cave in Central Vietnam, currently the largest cave in the world. It is located in the heart of Phong Nya Kebang National Park in Quang Binh province, near the Vietnamese-Lao border. Its dimensions reach record levels - the height is 200 meters, the width is 150 meters, and the length is more than 5 kilometers. The total volume of the unique education is 38.5 million m³.

Lying in the depths of the jungle, the cave entrance was first found by a local named Ho Han in 1991, but the roar of the stream and the steep descent from there prevented him from exploring it from the inside. Only in 2009, a group of British scientists led by Howard Limbert managed to discover and successfully study Shondong in Vietnam, after which they announced the official opening of the cave and confirmed that the size allows it to be given the status of the largest on the planet.

“Hang Sơn Đoòng” is Vietnamese translated as “mountain river cave”. It does have a fast-flowing underground river that floods parts of Shondong during the rainy season. In addition, it has its own jungle, climate and even real clouds, which are formed due to the large temperature difference. Two huge windows in a giant underground cavity allow light to penetrate many parts of it, making it possible to grow a lush jungle with 3-meter trees inside.

Shondong is famous not only for its impressive size, but also for some of the best examples of cave formations on the planet. Here you can find interesting ancient fossils, stalactites and some of the tallest stalagmites in the world up to 70 meters high. Particularly impressive is the "Dog's Hand" and the site called the Cactus Garden. Also in the cave there are examples of giant cave pearls that fill the limestone layers.

The flora and fauna of Shondong is a godsend for any scientist. Many rare plant species grow on the territory of the cave, and recently a number of new species of animals have been discovered. Monkeys, hornbills and flying foxes all inhabit an unusual underground jungle.

The unique cave was formed as a result of a long process of limestone washing out by a water stream about 2-5 million years ago.

In early August 2013, the first tourist group went on an excursion to Son Dong. To get inside the sight, you need to use a rope to go down into the ground to a depth of 80 meters. Tourists camp there, spending time in the labyrinths of an underground cave or sitting comfortably by the fire. The cost of such entertainment is $ 3,000. From September to March, access to the cave is closed due to the rainy season, during which many areas are flooded. The 2015 tour schedule will be posted on the tour site later this year.

The world's largest cave, called Sơn Đoòng, attracts a lot of attention from many film companies such as the BBC, National Geographic, as well as famous Japanese and Brazilian teams. In 2011, she appeared on the pages of the popular National Geographic magazine.

Mount Roraima is the most famous and also the highest Venezuelan tepui (table mountain), reaching a height of 2810 meters. It is located at the junction of Brazil (Roraima State), Venezuela (Canaima National Park) and Guyana (the highest point in the country). The surface area of ​​the plateau of the "big blue-green mountain", as it is also called, is 30 km².

Local Indians, in turn, call it "the navel of the earth" and believe that the goddess Queen, the progenitor of all people, lives at the very top of the mountain. Despite the fact that all tepuis are the houses of the gods, it is Roraima that is considered a holy place. Almost always, it is surrounded by whitish clouds, giving it a mystery, which cannot but attract adventure seekers and admirers of beauty here.

For a long time, the most beautiful mountain in South America remained impregnable and unexplored. Only the most courageous Indians overcame the difficult path to the enchanted, according to their beliefs, lands, lying through almost impenetrable swamps and forests.

The first European explorer to study this area in 1835 was the German scientist Robert Schomburgk. He was amazed by the majestic mountains with a unique ecosystem, but attempts to climb one of them were unsuccessful.

Half a century later, in 1884, two British scientists Everard Im Turn and Harry Perkins managed to do this, who conquered the top of Mount Roraima and revealed to the world all the secrets of this mysterious area. It is along this route that modern travelers climb the plateau of the famous Venezuelan tepui.

Written by the pioneers, a report on wondrous wanderings into unknown lands inspired the famous writer Arthur Conan Doyle to create a fantasy novel "The Lost World" about the discovery of a plateau inhabited by prehistoric species of plants and animals.

Constant cloudiness around the mountain is associated with the fact that the Amazon, Orinoco and Essequibo rivers originate at the foot of Roraima.

The surrounding landscapes are indeed very similar to a fantasy world with black rocks, hung with threads of waterfalls, multi-colored bodies of water, outlandish vegetation and rare animals.

Almost the entire surface of the mountain plateau is black from "desert tan" and microscopic algae inhabiting the top layer of the stone. Only in places where sandstone is not exposed to the sun and rain or is regularly washed by water does its true color - bright pink - appear.

Different rates of destruction of sandstone layers contributed to the formation of a large number of bizarre rocks on the plateau. In some places the stone is cut by huge cracks, into which several rivers flow, later erupting from the rocks with noisy waterfalls. The water covers about a fifth of the plateau: peat bogs, bright pink puddles, crystal-clear lakes, fast-flowing rivers, the channels of which are strewn with rock crystal crystals for several hundred meters.

The most colorful corners of the plateau are peat bogs - beautiful flowers, outlandish insectivorous plants grow there, and multi-colored carpets of moss and moss are dazzling. The local trees, resembling bonsai in their appearance, are represented by a very small number of species.

The fauna of the Roraima plateau also cannot boast of a rich variety, but it surprises with its unique representatives, most of which are endemic. Many of the inhabitants of this area are painted black, even dragonflies and butterflies. The plateau is also home to noses, capybaras (capybaras), mice, lizards, several species of birds, spiders, predatory leeches and scorpions.

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The most amazing representatives of the plateau fauna are miniature, about a centimeter in size, black toads, which tend to whistle before the rain. Each large tepui has its own special kind of these frogs.

Mount Roraima has another unusual feature: it attracts numerous lightning strikes that strike the surface of its summit almost every day, and it is already very difficult to find a tree here that has not suffered from thunderstorm activity. The unearthly landscapes of Venezuelan tepui inspired not only the writing of science fiction novels, but also the creation of feature films, documentaries, and even cartoons.

In 1993, the valley at the foot of Mount Roraima was the setting for the acclaimed sci-fi movie Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg.

In 2008, Griffin Productions released the educational documentary The True Lost World, dedicated to Mount Roraima. He describes the fascinating adventures of a modern exploration team that followed in the footsteps of the first summit climbers, Ima Turn and Harry Perkins.

The creators of the cartoons also paid attention to the famous Venezuelan mountain. In 2009, the Disney / Pixar film studio released the Upward cartoon, in which the action takes place on Roraima. The cartoon disc also includes the short film Adventure Out There, which follows the Pixar team's journey to Roraima in search of creative ideas and inspiration for the animated film Up.

Today, several dozen people climb Mount Roraima every day. The ascent is usually made from the side of Venezuela, which owns three-quarters of the mountain, since this side has the gentlest slope. The Venezuelan town from which the road to Roraima begins is called Santa Elena de Huayren and lies near the Brazilian border.

To get to it, you first have to buy air tickets to Caracas (the capital of Venezuela) from Moscow with about an hour and a half transfers in Paris, Madrid or Rome. And from Caracas, buses run regularly in the direction of Santa Elena de Huayren. Alternatively, this town can be reached by bus from Ciudad Bolivar.

Niagara Falls was lucky to be located on the border of the largest American states - the USA and Canada, which naturally contributed to the transformation of Niagara into the most famous waterfall in the world, where crowds of tourists flock every year. Although, at the same time, in terms of its parameters, for example, in height, it is inferior to many other waterfalls, but it cannot be denied in popularity and publicity. It is also not the widest waterfall in the world, but Niagara Falls is the most powerful in North America in terms of the volume of water passing through it (about 5700 and more m3 / s).

Niagara Falls, where the border of the two Great Lakes (Erie and Ontario) is located, actually consists of three separate falls - American Falls, Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls, which is often called Canadian due to the fact that it is located in this country. The height of Niagara Falls in the American part is 51 meters, and the height of the free fall is only 20 meters due to the large number of rocks.

But it is quite wide - 330 meters. However, this cannot be compared to the most impressive Horseshoe Falls, whose width reaches 790 meters due to a beautiful bend. The height of Niagara Falls in the Canadian part is 49 meters. The Canadian and American Falls are separated by Goat Island with observation decks, alleys, souvenir shops and a monument to Nikola Tesla.

The third and smallest waterfall is the Fata Falls. It is rather narrow and is separated from the American one by a small island called the Silver Island. The beautiful Rainbow Bridge, built in 1941 and connecting Canada and the United States, stretches across the gorge through which the waters of Niagara flow.

An interesting event took place in 1911, when, due to unprecedented frosts, Niagara Falls completely froze over and turned into a huge block of ice, which numerous tourists who came to see this amazing phenomenon tried to climb.

The name Niagara comes from the old Iroquois word "Onguiaahra", which is commonly believed to mean "Thunder of the Water". The western world learned about the existence of the waterfall thanks to the explorer father Louis Ennepin, who described it in 1677 during one of his travels. And after a couple of centuries, due to the emerging fashion for tourism, Niagara Falls began to be actively visited, which led to the development of this area.

In particular, thanks to the efforts of the great Nikola Tesla, a power plant was built. Niagara continues to draw crowds of tourists today. Most of the visitors on the American side are Hindus. In recent years, there has been a massive influx of immigrants from India to the city of Niagara Falls, which today is filled with Indian food restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.

The world's largest dried up salt lake. It shines so much and shimmers in the sun that it hurts your eyes, so you can't do without sunglasses.

During the rainy season, from November to March, Uyuni salt marsh lake turns into a huge mirror: the salt cells are covered with the thinnest layer of transparent water, in which the sky is reflected, and it becomes completely incomprehensible where, in fact, the horizon is.

Later, the salt crust dries up, and the water bursts out from below - thanks to this "salt eruption" small cone-shaped volcanoes are formed.

In Salar de Uyuni, temperature changes are frequent. In the morning it can be below zero, and during the day the desert heats up to + 70 C.

Cutting through the desert in a jeep, it is worth getting to the Fishing Island (Isla de Pescadores), where giant cacti grow from 8 meters in height and up to 1200 years old.

Another attraction of the Uyuni salt marsh is the Stone Forest. This is an unusual landscape with stone statues and sculptures created not by man, but by wind and water. Postcards with the signature "Salt Flats of Uyuni - Bolivia" will delight all your friends and relatives, who in their hearts consider themselves archaeologists, cavers and artists of a wide profile.

During a trip to Salar de Uyuni, you can spend the night in "salt" hotels, in which even beds and tables are made of sodium chloride.

After a 3-4-day trip along the salt marsh and the Altiplano plateau (in less time it is impossible to have time to look at all this beauty), you can look into the nearby town of Uyuni, famous for its steam locomotive cemetery. Slowly (due to the dryness of the local climate), rusting carriages have been lying near the railway from Antofagasta to Bolivia since they were "retired" in the 50s. XX century: the extraction of minerals in these parts has fallen sharply, and steam locomotives were out of work.

Unique National Park called "Lensua Maranhenses"(Lencois Maranhenses) is located in the northeast of Brazil, in the state of Maranhao, known primarily for its Alcantara cosmodrome.

What is the uniqueness of this reserve? It would seem that it looks like an ordinary desert. Let's start with this impression. In fact, this is not a desert in front of you. Precipitation falls here hundreds of times more than in most deserts.

All precipitation forms fresh lakes between the dunes of white sand. When the rainy season comes, the "desert" comes to life and birds fly here. Naturally, living organisms appear in the lakes (fish, molluscs, amphibians, etc.). But the main attraction of Lencois Maranhenses is, of course, a magical combination of white sand and turquoise blue transparent water.

Fly Geyser, which means soaring geyser, is an amazing geothermal geyser, located about 30 kilometers from the city of Gerlach, Nevada, USA. The geyser is located at an altitude of 1230 meters above sea level, the amount of precipitation in the region is only 300 mm per year. The height of the geyser is about 1.5 m.

The Valley of Geysers is a canyon (gorge) up to 4 km wide, 400 m deep and 8 km long, along which the Geysernaya River flows. There are dozens of similar canyons in Kamchatka, but here, over 6 km from the river mouth, more than 40 geysers and many thermal springs are concentrated, which are conventionally subdivided into 9 sections.

The excursion ecological trail currently runs through the central part of the Valley of Geysers, these are the so-called 5, 6, 7 thermal areas. All known modern forms of hydrothermal activity can be observed here, including constantly active and pulsating boiling springs, hot lakes, geysers, mud pots, mud volcanoes, steam jets, heated platforms, compactly adjacent to a small space.

The Valley of Geysers cannot be perceived, evaluated, or investigated without connection with the complex and peculiar ecological system that has developed around the hydrothermal vents. The communities of local thermal bacteria, algae, lichens, mosses, and higher plants are unique.

The combination of “normal” and intrazonal areas of the vegetation cover with a significant participation of thermal cenoses also affects the local fauna. In this regard, not only the photogenicity of the Valley, but also the rare bio-ecological features of natural communities have led to an increased interest in the Valley of Geysers by biologists of various specialties.

Hitachi National Seaside Park(Hitachi Seaside Park) located in Hitatinaka City (Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan).

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