The most beautiful and unusual places in the world. The most beautiful places on earth

Our planet is so beautiful and multifaceted that it is difficult to single out the most Beautiful places on the ground. The thought of the magnificent natural wonders that you want to visit makes your head spin. Therefore, the selection includes 25 places that you should definitely see and enjoy a wonderful spectacle.

Beautiful nature is the best masterpiece, with which the creation of mankind cannot be compared. Everyone can find beauty in any country and area. But there are places in the world that are breathtaking to see. Here they are:

Jasper National Park (Canada)

The largest national park is located in the province of Alberta. It is here that the most ancient glacier in the world was formed - Athabasca, located at 200 km². On the territory of the park there are relict spruces, which are more than 700 years old. Nearby is the Malin Canyon with caves famous for rock paintings. The lakes and rivers of the park are crystal clear clean water and are under the protection of UNESCO.

Molokai Island (Hawaii)

Molokai Island is Hawaii in the distant past: untouched nature, wild landscapes, rocks, reefs, beaches and no civilization. One of the interesting places on the island is Kalaupapa Park. Lepers were once exiled here, so the sand dunes are dotted with burials. The north of the island is famous for the Pali coastline, which is surrounded by huge cliffs. The road to the city of Hana passes through the Halava Valley, revealing beautiful sights for tourists: rivers, beaches and bays.

Mount Roraima (Venezuela)

Beautiful mountains are found in Venezuela. It was under the impression of Mount Roraima that he created the novel “ lost World" Arthur Conan Doyle. Indeed, the existence of the mountain was considered an invention of the Indians who lived in these parts. After all, Roraima is lost in the jungle of the Amazon, and its flat top, 2810 meters high, is often hidden by thick fogs. Rare species of plants and animals are found on the slopes of the mountain - this area has been isolated from the outside world for a long time.

Canyonlands National Park (USA)

The most unusual and beautiful canyons are found in the Canyonlands Park. The main attraction is the high-mountain plateau "Island in the Sky". At an altitude of 1828 meters, a beautiful panorama of the park opens, where you can see wild paths and majestic arches. One of these is the Mesa Arch, which is magnificent at dawn. In the lowest part of the park, the Igla area is located - these are massive spiers of sandstone, where climbers like to hone their skills.

Faroe Islands (Denmark)

The most beautiful places in the world are located in the Norwegian Sea - Faroe islands... Officially, the lands belong to Denmark, but they are autonomous. The population is 50,000. The most popular archipelago among tourists is Michines. This wilderness is famous for its deep gorges and puffin bird habitats. At the very top, there is a lighthouse with a beautiful view. The neighboring island of Vagar is famous for the hanging lake Sorvagsvatn. It sits on the edge of a platform 100 meters above the ocean.

Engadine Valley (Switzerland)

In whatever corner of the valley a tourist goes, he will find virgin nature and incredible landscapes everywhere. The area is divided into two parts - the Upper and Lower Engadine. On the territory of the Upper there are high-mountain resort lakes: Sils, Silvaplana and St. Moritz. The Lower Engadine is rich in vegetation and limestone rocks. Here glaciers border on vast valleys overgrown with pines and larch trees.

Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

Most large park Croatia is famous for the location of 16 lakes with turquoise water. The territory is divided into high and low parts, so the lakes cascade into one another, forming a network of large and small waterfalls. The upper part of the park is overgrown with dense forests, where wild animals are found. The lower part is not so rich in vegetation, but no less beautiful. New waterfalls appear in Plitvice every year.

Chocolate Hills (Philippines)

Chocolate hills of steel business card Bohol islands. 1268 limestone hills of regular conical shape have grown on the plateau. Because of the brown grass, the hills were nicknamed Chocolate, because their peaks contrast sharply with the green of the forests. Scientists believe that the hills arose due to volcanic activity or are the bottom of an ancient ocean. The territory is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Temple complex Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

The powerful and majestic Angkor Wat (Temple City) was lost in the Cambodian jungle until it was discovered by the French traveler Henri Muo in 1861. It is difficult to imagine that the Khmers were able to erect huge buildings, which include pavilions, temples, tombs, pyramids. The heart of this place is huge complex temples of Angkor Wat. It is interesting that all stone blocks are subject to artistic treatment. They depict the faces of the gods, the walls are dotted with patterns and bas-reliefs with dancing people.

Santorini Island (Greece)

Santorini consists of five islands in the Aegean Sea. The most popular resort is located on the island of Thira (Fira). It is here that photographs are taken with a panorama of snow-white houses with blue roofs and shutters. The island of Oia is no less popular. People come here to watch the best sunsets. On other islands, there are small villages and beaches with a variety of sands: white, black and red. In Santorini, you can see the excavations of the city of Akrotiri, as well as ancient Fira with buildings from the Doric era.

Li River (China)

Beautiful places are discovered by the Li River, which originates in the Maoer mountains and flows along the settlements of the Chinese region. The clear and clear water reflects the high peaks of the cliffs and the lush vegetation that surrounds the river. Fishing villages are spread on the shores, and mysterious caves have formed in the rocks. The reeds that grow on the banks of the Li River are used to make musical instruments... For tourists, ships are supervised here, allowing you to see all the abundance of nature.

Bagan (Myanmar)

Myanmar is Thailand's neighbor, but much less explored by tourists. Here is the city of Bagan, which is rich architectural monuments... Eclectic Asian-style buildings once belonged to cultural center Myanmar (Burma). Now only echoes of the former grandeur of Buddhist temples and palaces, spread over 16 square miles, remain. Bagan was supposed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, but this did not happen due to the fault of the local authorities. They rebuilt ancient temples, ignoring the original style and building materials.

Yosemite National Park (USA)

Who has not heard of the grove of giant Sequoias? These relict trees grow in National park Yosemite. Some sequoias are 1900-2400 years old and 87 meters high. In the center of the reserve is the Yosemite Valley, formed by glaciers. It is here that the monolithic rock El Capitan is located. The park is replete with Horse Tail, Bridlevale, Nevada and Vernal Falls.

Bamboo Forest (Japan)

One of the most amazing sights is located in the western part of Kyoto city in Japan. Anyone looking for harmony and enlightenment should visit the 16 km² bamboo grove. Walking along the shady alleys, everyone will enjoy the enchanting sound that bamboos make during the wind. On the sides of narrow paths, dense bamboo stalks strive upward to a height of 40 m. The thickness of some of the stalks reaches 35 cm.

Pamukkale (Turkey)

Pamukkale or 'cotton lock' is thermal spa in the Turkish province of Denizli. Legend has it that Queen Cleopatra drew her beauty and youth here. Seventeen travertine terraces resemble snow-white icebergs from afar. The terraces are filled with crystal clear water, rich in magnesium, calcium and hydrocarbons. However, swimming on the slopes is prohibited. The area is included in the UNESCO heritage list, its safety and cleanliness are monitored by protection.

Navagio Bay (Greece)

A bay hidden from prying eyes is located in the northwest of the island of Zakynthos. The pristine white sand beach can only be accessed from the sea. Greece is a gigantic museum under open air, and even the small bay of Navagio has an attraction - a beached ship. Once the transport belonged to smugglers, but those, noticed by the border guards, abandoned the ship and sailed away in a boat.

Provence (France)

The French province of Provence is associated with endless lavender fields. No wonder the local landscapes inspired Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir. Picturesque mountain villages change here fashionable resorts on French Riviera... One of these is the city of Nice. The high plateau of Valensole is covered with lavender thickets, which are broken up by the small villages of Sisteron, Manosque, Castellane. A wonderful panorama of the sea opens from the Verdon Gorge.

Victoria Falls (South Africa)

Another UNESCO heritage site is the Zambezi River. This is the magnificent Victoria Falls, or, as the local tribe called it, Thundering Smoke. The mist from the spray over the falls is visible at a distance of 64 km, because the water falls into the gorge from a height of 120 m. Victoria's width reaches 1800 m, which makes the falls one of the most majestic in the world.

Antelope Canyon (USA)

In the state of Arizona, there is a mysterious and bizarre place created by nature - Antelope Canyon. Thanks to the red-red color of the walls, which is so similar to the skin of an antelope, the canyon got its name. When sunlight enters the canyon, the walls of the canyon light up with a special light, creating interesting shapes and shadows. Created by wind and water, these giant depressions in the sandstone stretch for several kilometers. Therefore, Antelope canyon is divided into Upper and Lower. It is easier to get to the Upper part, but the Lower Canyon is less accessible, since you have to go down into the gorge.

Valley of Ten Peaks (Canada)

The province of Alberta is National park Banff, which includes the Valley of the Ten Peaks. A valley of ten mountain peaks discovered by researchers in 1894. At the foot of the mountains is Moraine Lake. Due to the deposition of minerals, the water in the lake is unusual of blue color... The reservoir was formed due to the melting of glaciers. There is a high probability of meeting a bear, so tourists are not advised to deviate from the laid routes.

Multnomah Falls (USA)

The second highest waterfall in America is located in Oregon. Multnomah Falls is divided into two tiers: the upper one is 165 m high and the lower one is 21 m. To get a good look at the beauty of this place, Italian stonemasons built the Benson Bridge between the tiers. You can also appreciate the beauty from a bird's eye view if you climb the cliff along the steep path. Legend has it that Multnomah Falls was formed at the behest of a princess who was looking for a secluded bathing spot.

Freycinet National Park (Australia)

The park is located on the east coast of Tasmania. Named after the French navigator Louis de Freycinet. The coastline of the island is dotted with secluded coves and clean beaches with white sand and crystal blue waters. People come here to swim in unusual waters, go diving and explore the rich underwater world... The terrestrial part of Freycinet is known for wild animals that can only be found in Australia. These are possums, echidnas, wombats, kangaroo rats and Tasmanian devils.

Keukenhof (Netherlands)

The Keukenhof Royal Flower Park is located between Amsterdam and The Hague. More than 7 million bulbous plants grow on 32 hectares of land, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses. Streams and canals murmur between the flower beds; there are also lakes and waterfalls on the territory. Bridges are thrown across the reservoirs for a convenient view of the area. To enjoy the abundance of flowers, it is worth visiting the park from late March to late May.

Alentejo (Portugal)

The largest region in Portugal is also the most sparsely populated. Alentejo is a magnificent natural landscape, plains of vineyards and groves of olive trees, mountain ranges and sandy beaches. The central city of the region - Evora - is famous for its medieval churches and temples. In the neighboring town of Elvas, you can see the castles and Cathedral Nossa Senora Assunsao.

Geirangerfjord (Norway)

The incredibly picturesque fjord of Norway is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is often visited by tourists, since the road to Geiranger is rich in observation platforms from which a magnificent view opens up. From the steep cliffs of the fjord fall the waterfalls "Seven Sisters", "Bridegroom" and "Bridal Veil". The unique landscape was formed during the last ice age. One of the roads leading to the region is called the Troll Staircase. The narrow mountain serpentine offers a breathtaking view of the waterfalls.

Every tourist must visit the most beautiful places in the world. Any person has their own understanding of beauty, especially this is associated with their native places, where sunsets and sunrises are most beautiful. But there are places on the planet created by nature itself that are definitely worth seeing.

Our planet has many worthy places that you should definitely visit. I already wrote about some of them a couple of months ago. However, then it was about the most famous places, which, despite their originality, are well known and popular to everyone. Today we will focus on those parts of the planet, most of which are incredibly difficult to get to.

Kasha-Katuve cliffs

This unusual rock formation is located in New Mexico and was created by nature about seven million years ago. Volcanic ash, erosion and weathering have led to the formation of such unusual tent mountains.

An unusual creation of the nature of the Kasha-Katuve rock

The rocks have a rather interesting altitude variety, which rises to thirty meters in height with pointed peaks like tourist tents or Indian wigwams. This formation of Kasha-Katuve got its name from the area in which they are located and in translation they sound like "White Rocks".

Volcanoes are those natural formations that always attract thrill seekers. However, it is they that are one of the most inaccessible places on earth, and if you add the difficult Antarctic climate to such a place, it turns out that the ice towers and caves of Erebus are an unattainable dream for most tourists.

The icy splendor of Erebus volcano

Moreover, the most interesting tourist spot is not even the peaks of the Erebus volcano, which rise upwards by 4 kilometers, but lava lake volcano and ice caves on its slopes. The lava in this lake is unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

In addition to caves, one of the most interesting phenomena is the ice chimneys on the slopes of the volcano. They are formed in the process of exiting underground caves vapors of warm air, which, in contact with the forty-degree frosty Antarctic climate, build up these chimneys.

Ice chimneys - the splendor of Erebus volcano

Philippine eighth wonder of the world - rice terraces

Twenty years ago, this man-made beauty of human hands was listed World heritage UNESCO. And now rice terraces are a vivid example of how nature helps a person with due respect for her on the part of this very person.

The eighth wonder of the world - Banaue rice terraces

Some of Banaue's rice terraces are believed to be about six thousand years old. The most interesting thing about them is not even that their total area is more than 10,000 square kilometers, and if they could be located close to each other, they would occupy half the globe, but the fact that they are all man-made and completely made by hand.

Another interesting feature of this most interesting place on earth is the original irrigation system - fresh water enters the terraces using ancient irrigation methods directly from the tropical forests that are located higher in the mountains. And if you take into account the fact that all Banaue rice terraces were created at an altitude of one and a half kilometers, then they can definitely be safely equated to a new wonder of the world.

Wonder of the world with a thousand-year history

Moreover, all these terraces not only do not disfigure the Philippine Cordilleras, but, on the contrary, Tosno repeat all their bends, emphasizing the splendor and beauty of the majestic mountain ranges. This miracle now attracts thousands of tourists who want to look not only at the delicate greenery of rice plantations, but to follow the work of local residents still growing rice according to the behests of an ancient tribe of rice growers.

Lena Pillars - a monument of wild and majestic nature

This unique natural formation is located in Yakutia along the banks of the majestic Siberian Lena River. Along many kilometers for coastline look down on everyone upwardly stretched rocks, called the Lena Pillars. Now the Lena Pillars are not just unusual mountain formations, but a whole natural park that stretches along the Lena River for as much as 200 kilometers.

Lena Pillars - a monument of the Cambrian era

Unusual park of early Cambrian sediments

It should be noted that not only the beauty and monumentality of the Pillars is unique, but also their geological structure, which refers to the early Cambrian period in the history of the development of the Earth. At this time, the first skeletal animals appeared on our planet, and it was in the rocks of the Lena Pillars that scientists discovered the burial of representatives of numerous mammoth species and the imprints of such a unique sample of the Cambrian fauna as epiphyton algae.

Horseshoe caldera in Scotland

The Glencoe Valley, which is located in the northern part of Great Britain, is considered to be one of the most picturesque and memorable places on the British Isles. It stretches for 16 kilometers in the mouth of the oldest volcano and has unique monuments of nature and history.

The British come here for the stunning variety of flora that cuts the river valley with clear waters and magnificent mountain peaks. The splendor of nature and silence - what else is needed for have a nice rest outdoors and getting away from civilization.

It is the mountains that attract mountaineering and alpine skiing here. In addition, this place is notorious for its events of four centuries ago, during which the Jacobin uprising was brutally suppressed on the slopes of the valley. Recent events have given rise to another name for the valley - "Valley of Tears".

The enchanting beauty of the Glencoe Valley

Interesting place - Indian Park "Valley of Flowers"

The Valley of Flowers National Park is located along the western slopes of the Himalayas on an area of ​​90 square kilometers. At the same time, the valley of flowers itself, which gave the name to the park, is only a fifth.

At an altitude of 3.5-4 kilometers above sea level, you can see a site eight kilometers long and two latitudinal. It is here that you can observe a unique natural phenomenon - about six hundred representatives of the alpine, subalpine and alpine fauna grow in the protected area of ​​the valley. Moreover, some of their representatives, such as the blue poppy or the Himalayan maple, can be seen only in this valley.

Unique flower "Valley of Flowers" - blue poppy

In this interesting place on earth, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Alpine meadows, and it is especially interesting to go to the "Valley of Flowers" during the monsoon season, when it is completely transformed and takes on a special flavor. At this time, it is covered with a wide variety of flowers, the total number of species of which is more than five hundred types.

Desert miracle of the USA - Lechugia cave

There is an amazing creation of nature in the USA. Of course, there are many places in the world where nature has created bizarre underground passages, but Lechugia stands out from ordinary caves with its gigantic volumes. It is already safe to say that this cave is the deepest on the American continent. The cave goes down into the ground down to a depth of 500 meters, and the total length of its underground passages exceeds 150 kilometers.

It is especially worth noting the ecosystem of the cave - it is "thanks" to it that there are no usual routes for tourists in Lechug, and only researchers are allowed to enter the underground. This ecosystem is unique in that in the underground passages and grottoes of the cave there is a special world that is practically completely isolated from the outside world, sunlight and everything that is on the surface of the Earth.

Moreover, during the research it turned out that some inhabitants of the underworld literally eat through the vaults of the cave. For them, the chemical elements contained there are a source of energy that allows them to exist.

One more interesting fact... Before the discovery of this cave 30 years ago, the world in it was literally mothballed for almost a hundred million years.

Krubera-Voronya cave - a fast way to the bowels of the earth

There is a cave in Abkhazia, which is considered the deepest in the world today. Now it is reliably known that the depth of this cave extends for almost two kilometers. And although there is no "direct exit" to the underground kingdom, unlike the Lechugia cave, since its height is located in the mountains at the level of 2256 meters, the path itself, which is more than two kilometers long, is in itself a unique natural phenomenon.

The cave was discovered more than fifty years ago in the area of ​​the Orto-Balagan tract, and for a long time it was considered superficial with a depth of up to one hundred meters. Until it was investigated by numerous expeditions, each of which, having reached the mark of 210, 340, 710 meters, did not announce the end of the length of the passages. All this continued until seven years ago, a group of cavers managed to reach a depth of 2196 meters.

This cave has its second nickname. Due to the large number of crows nesting there, it is also called the Crow. Moreover, unlike the aforementioned Lechugia, this cave has many tourist routes and anyone can admire her beauty

Fairy land of elves - Plitvice Lakes

In the central part of Croatia, there is a beautiful oasis with "devil's forests" and a complex of lakes and waterfalls that create a truly fabulous landscape. On the territory of this alpine valley, as many as 16 lakes with fantastically blue water and magnificent rustling waterfalls have formed.

The territory of this reserve is divided into two parts with upper and lower lakes, connected by magnificent cascades of waterfalls. Moreover, no one knows the exact number of these waterfalls, since nature creates new cascades every year.

All this happens due to complete non-interference in the ecosystem of lakes and all sticks and branches that fall into the water are never removed from it, and subsequently, under the influence of limestone, they petrify and become a barrier in the path of water, forming a new cascade of waterfalls. This amount of limestone not only forms bizarre build-ups and calcium deposits, but gives the water a delightful blue appearance with a greenish tint.

At the junction of two Latin American countries - Brazil and Argentina, nature has created real beauty - the cascade of the Iguazu Falls. This system of 275 small and large waterfalls, which stretches for three kilometers, is considered the most powerful in the world. The largest waterfall was nicknamed by the Spanish conquistadors the Devil's Throat for its power and unusual shape in the shape of the letter U.

The greatness of the waterfall is fully revealed during the rainy season from November to March, when the water flow is so large that the rate of its discharge reaches thirteen thousand cubic meters of water per second.

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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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Unique colored Zhangye rocks 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" (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 best places for diving 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 fields with tulips are located along the coast North Sea 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 on this moment occupies 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 in the north 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 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.

Our blue planet is unique. Truly unique things are born by nature, and amazing sights are created by atmospheric phenomena and elements (winds, streams of water). There are all kinds of lists and ratings that list the most beautiful places in the world. Watch, read and enjoy our top of the most amazing wonders!

Arizona wave

The striking Navajo sandstone formation is located in the United States, on the border of two states - Arizona and Utah. The unique creation is about 190 years old. Wavy lines have been born for centuries by overlapping separate layers. Wind and other atmospheric phenomena completed the incredible landscape.

Getting into the Wave is not so easy. The owner limits the number of visits to 20 per day, because sandstone is a very fragile material and crowds of tourists will trample it in a day.

To become one of those lucky ones who can see it with their own eyes, you need to take part in the lottery. The first ten visitors are drawn 4 months before the excursion, the second ten - the day before the visit. By the way, Australia has its own "wave" - ​​a similar creation, but consisting of granite.

Beach with caves near the Algarve (Portugal)

The sea grottoes at Praia da Rocha near the Portuguese city were born naturally. Wind and raging waves cut the rocks, creating grandiose sculptures, grottoes, caves and figured pillars.

Rice-growing sites in Guangxi Province, China, look like a masterpiece of landscape design or painted batik. In fact, these lines and colors carry deep oriental wisdom. They began to be built during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century. Examining rice terraces from special viewing platforms, a ticket for which costs about 250 rubles. with Russian money (50 yuan).
Terraces are wisely planned with weather conditions... Each step is irrigated in the required amount and illuminated by the sun in such doses as needed. This complex ecosystem provides itself: in the spring, spring water, saturated with microelements, flows down from the mountains, which irrigates the terraces with high quality. This gives the earth strength for the whole summer. At this time, the areas flooded with water under the rays of the sun become like sparkling wriggling ribbons.

An enchanting, slender forest is to the west Japanese city Kyoto. Tens of thousands of slender bamboo-masts sway slightly in the wind, touching smooth trunks and subtly ringing. This place is located next to the famous Zen Buddhist temple of Tenryu-ji.
Visitors say that the melodic chime of bamboo trunks has a pacifying effect on a person and promotes spiritual enlightenment. The Japanese government has introduced the sounds of slender stems to the main attractions of their country.

Island of Happiness - Socotra

This is how the name of one of the most amazing islands is translated. Indian Ocean... Socotra lies in the northwestern part of the ocean in the state of Yemen. Due to its isolation, rare representatives of flora and fauna that are not found anywhere else have survived and live on it. In a small area - 143 km long and 40 km wide - amazing things fit. Peaked stone ridges coexist with snow-white beaches, and desert plains with oases of lush and luscious greenery. Here flowers of an unprecedented riot of colors paint a futuristic landscape, and thick baobabs stand like silent guards.
90% of reptiles, as well as molluscs and a third of plants are endemic, that is, species that are found only on this island. Socotra is home to 800 species of various plants. Scientists are inclined to believe that most of them trace their ancestry to the ancient flora, which disappeared forever in ancient times. These include:

• Cucumber tree;
• Dragon tree, in which, according to legend, the blood of ancient dragons flows;
• Dorstenia is giant;
• Desert rose (similar to a swollen elephant's leg with a delicate flower on top).

Bohol Island's Chocolate Hills (Philippines)

They go there to marvel at the natural formation - rounded, almost identical hills, of which there are 1268 pieces on an area of ​​50 km². How these hills arose is not known for certain, the most plausible version is that these coral colonies bulged out due to some geological processes under the island.


The hills at the time of the autumn wilting of the grass on them acquire an extremely pleasant look of truffle candies, and in summer they turn bright green under the Philippine sun.

Only on this island live the smallest monkeys in the world - cute as toys, tarsiers (below in the photo). Their height is less than the palm of a person.

Wulingyuan: the soaring mountains of Pandora

Fans of the famous blockbuster will immediately understand what is at stake. These unusual "fingers" are called "Avatar mountains." Huge columns of quartz sandstone, covered at the top with dense rainforest, are located in the province of Hunan (China). In fact, it is a vast nature reserve, a national park, founded in 1982. The whole area is well protected from destruction.
It is strictly forbidden to kindle fire in any form on the territory of the park, including a ban on smoking. All hiking trails are paved with a special coating that protects the soil from erosion.

Director James Cameron is believed to have been inspired by the Wulingyuan Mountains to create Avatar.

Salar de Uyuni salt flat (Bolivia)

We already wrote about this mesmerizing place in the article about, nevertheless, the famous salt desert deserves a place in our arbitrary TOP-20 rating. This salt marsh, the largest in area, is covered with neat cones. The entire landscape has an alien appearance.
In the monsoons the surface dry lake covered with a thin layer of water, which turns into a huge mirror. It reflects the endless sky with clouds and mountains in the background, and then the landscape becomes completely unreal.

Hamilton Basin (USA)

An interesting ecosystem is located in the state of Texas near the city of Austin - a lake under the dome of a cave grotto. In ancient times, it was an underground river flowing through a karst cave, but nature has made its own adjustments. At some point, the vaults collapsed in one place, and the underground river saw the sun and sky for the first time.
The resulting chamber bay with a beach under the roof is very cubby... The water in the lake is deep blue. The "ceiling" of the grotto is dotted with centuries-old layers of soil and rocks, moss, limestone stalactites and climbing plants hang from the edges. Swallows made nests inside the dome. A waterfall rustles on the side.

Grand Canyon (USA)

One of the deepest and largest canyons in the world is located in the state of Arizona. In the depths, the river of the same name flows among high walls made of layers of shale, limestone and sandstone. The canyon is 446 km long and up to 1800 m deep.
65 million years ago, Colorado flowed across the plain, but then the plateau gradually began to rise. The angle of inclination of the river changed, the current accelerated, and the water began to erode the soil in its path. In the form in which we observe the canyon now, it is 6 million years old, and to this day soil erosion continues and the sinkhole deepens. The Grand Canyon is the most famous in the world, immortalized in dozens of American films.

Canaima National Park (Venezuela)

Located in the state of Bolivar on the east coast of the country. The entire area is strictly protected, since the reserve is included in the World Heritage List. An interesting fact is that it is here that you can see highest waterfall planets -. The Kerepakupai River rushes down from almost a kilometer height and falls into the jungle.


Angel falls down from a unique table mountain (979 m) and is called Devil's Mountain.

Tepuis are table-shaped with a flat top and straight walls.

Valley of Flowers (India)

The incredible beauty of the meadows can be seen at the top of the Ganges River in the Western Himalayas. The overwhelming majority are endemics that grow only here. Alpine meadows with a length of 88 km² are under close scrutiny of scientists. The most beautiful flower meadows are surrounded by forests, mountains and waterfalls. The locals are sure that fairies lived in the valley.

Danakil Desert and Dallol Volcano (Ethiopia)

One of the most incredible, beautiful and mysterious places... A photo of these bright and abstract landscapes evokes thoughts of extraterrestrial worlds. The locals believe that here, on the plain, is the gateway to Hell through the Dallol Vent. The tribe of Tribes does not allow scientists to explore their volcano so as not to disturb the demons inside it.

"Pulpit" (Norway)

We have already mentioned the most famous Norwegian rock in the article about. This work of nature with a top flat like a table also earns a spot in our top 20. Photos of "Chairs ..." walk on the net in huge numbers, "the folk trail will not overgrow on it," because the view of the fjords is stunning.
The cliff hangs over the Lysefjord at 604 m. The width of the upper platform is 25x25 m. To get there, you will have to walk 6 km along rocky paths. On average, the climb takes 2 hours, but the most exciting sight in the world awaits as a reward! Impenetrable huge rocks rise in all directions, and somewhere far below the mirror of the Lysefjord turns black.

Crystal River (Columbia)

“The river born of the rainbow”, “The river that escaped from paradise” ... Many names were given by the Colombians to their pride - Kanye Cristales, which flows in the north of the country.
As you can see from the photo, its waters are painted in the brightest colors in the world. And this is not a chemical waste discharged into a pond, this is the most natural algae blooming so violently. This splendor can be seen in the autumn months, when numerous marine organisms begin to bloom, each in their own color.

Pamukkale (Turkey)

Pamukkale in translation from Turkish sounds like "cotton castle". The locals gave this name to an unusual plateau located in the very center of the country. In fact, these are travertine terraces - a polycrystalline rock. For centuries, thermal springs were created by streams of mineralized water, which, flowing down the slopes, did not have time to reach the bottom of the mountain and evaporated under the hot rays.
Now the resort is in high demand, because here you can not only be treated with mineral baths, but also wander around the azure pools, beautiful snow-white terraces, admiring the idea and fantasy of Mother Nature.

Denxia Colored Mountains (China)

Another bright "explosion" - in Chinese province Gansu. The boundlessly beautiful red-orange mountains with blue and green stripes attract many tourists here. Denxia got its killer color from a variety of sedimentary rocks and thanks to a large dissemination of red sandstone and centuries of soil erosion.

Scientists believe that the mountains got their color back in the Mesozoic era, and inside the rock you can find the remains of extinct dinosaurs.

Li River (China)

Generally in this Asian country full of all kinds of beauty, which is why she appears in several positions in our top 20. This time we want to show full of romanticism and gentleness, the Chinese Lijiang River - the muse of poets and artists.


Lijiang is one of the most beautiful, clean and picturesque rivers in Gualin province.

Here director John Curran filmed The Painted Veil.

Multnomah Falls (USA)

It is one of the top tourist destinations in Oregon. It crashes down into the Columbia River canyon. Multnomah Falls is one of the five largest waterfalls North America, but it is in the first place in height among those that never freeze - 189 meters. It takes only 30 minutes to get to the site from Portland.

Machu Picchu: the unsolved mystery (Peru)

Remains ancient civilization the Incas are on the list of the New Seven Wonders. It translates as "old mountain". And lies lost city on a flat ground at an altitude of 2057 m. Until the beginning of the 20th century, no one suspected the existence of evidence of an ancient civilization on the territory of Peru.
Why did the Incas have to build their city so high in the mountains? This we will never know, all that remains is to wander through the old mossy stones and speculate.


Anyway, lost and mysterious city Machu Picchu closes the rating "The most beautiful places on earth" - the best twenty.

We suggest watching a video, which also shows places that are not included in the list. Is it possible to list all the unique corners of the planet? After all, she is all beautiful!

Beauty is a purely subjective concept. Looking at the most mesmerizing places on our planet, a person begins to realize that true beauty is around him, and it is impossible not to enjoy it. For endless millions of years, Mother Nature has created so many masterpieces that still not all of the most beautiful places on Earth are covered by tourist routes.

Uyuni Salt Flats (Bolivia)

It is the largest in size salt Lake the world, here time seems to slow down. You can even walk on its surface! During the rains, this salt marsh becomes a huge and extraordinary mirror. Salt is mined here, which is exported using antediluvian steam locomotives, the cemetery of which is located three kilometers from the city of Uyuni. The ideally flat and stable surface of the salt marsh, better than the ocean surface, allows you to align satellite instruments that probe our planet. There are islands on the salt lake where cacti manage to grow - pictures of such vegetation against the background of the sparkling white of the salt marsh are incredibly spectacular.

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Pamukkale (Turkey)

In the southwest of Turkey there is a very beautiful geological formation - a rock made of limestone tuff - Pamukkale. Here the river begins, which descends along the stone terraces in the form of waterfalls and forms multi-tiered pools. Locals quite poetically called this place "Cotton Castle". The calcium-saturated water has provided this extraordinary landscape with incredible whiteness. Thousands of tourists come to the natural terraces and thermal springs near the foot of the mountains every year.

Rice terraces of Yunnan (China)

Rice fields located on the mountain terraces of the Chinese province of Yunnan are extraordinarily picturesque. They stretch for several tens of kilometers, exactly repeating all the bends of the earth's relief. The local ecological system is unique in its formation. In February, rice is planted in the land renewed by mountain springs, and the harvest is harvested in early autumn. WITH late autumn until mid-spring it continues here tourist season... Inexperienced travelers are attracted by the mirrored surfaces of rice paddies, reflecting the rays of the sun, which, when refracted, give the entire solar spectrum.

Great Blue Hole (Belize)

There is a barrier reef off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea, in the center of one of its atolls there is an unusual object - a mysterious, beautiful blue hole, perfectly round and going deep into the depths. However, in nature such phenomena are common, in this case the size of the hole is striking - a diameter of 300 meters, and a depth of 120 meters. Extreme divers like to come here to get new portions of adrenaline. Once this hole was explored by Jacques Yves Cousteau himself, after him it became famous all over the world.

Arizona Wave (USA)

Near the border separating the states of Arizona and Utah, on the Colorado plateau, there is an unusual sandstone formation with irregular, bizarre shapes with smooth curves and rich ocher colors, which was given the name "Arizona Wave". All self-respecting professional landscape photographers always strive to get here, but for this they have to overcome many obstacles, because good roads does not exist here. A peculiar structure, reminiscent of a frozen stream of caramel, arose as a result of a long process of petrification sand dunes into solid rock.

Jiuzhaigou National Park (China)

There are many attractions in the southeastern Chinese province of Sichuan, one of which is the incredibly beautiful National jiuzhaigou park... It is located in the north of the province. There are many lakes and waterfalls here, and the special composition of the local water gives them an incredibly beautiful turquoise color. They look especially great in autumn, when the crowns of trees with leaves of all kinds of colors are reflected in their waters.

Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

The Balkan country of Croatia also has a mysterious, picturesque and incredibly beautiful place - Plitvice Lakes. They are included in the largest national park in Croatia. The landscapes of the park smells of mysticism: it is surrounded by impenetrable dense thickets, which locals call them "devil's forest". The chain of lakes is located in one mountain valley, the water from each upper lake overflows with numerous waterfalls into the lake below. Since the water quickly destroys the limestone rock, the waterfalls change every year. In winter, the frozen waterfalls are no less breathtaking than in summer period... All Plitvice Lakes are divided into upper and lower.

Valley of 10 Peaks (Canada)

The nature of Canada is very beautiful, especially its icy beauty. One of the notable natural sites is the Valley of 10 peaks, which is located at the base of the multi-domed mountain range Vekchemna, which has 10 peaks. Nearby is glacial lake Moiraine, which is a notable landmark in Banff National Park. For the best sightseeing of the local attractions, many trails for tourists have been laid. One type is called "$ 20" because a $ 20 bill was once issued with this landscape.

Mount Roraima (Brazil and Venezuela)

On the border between Brazil and Venezuela, there is a very beautiful peak of Roraima. In fact, Roraima is called at once several mountain ranges towering among the Amazonian wilds. This place became especially famous after the publication of the most popular novel by Arthur Conan Doyle "The Lost World", it was here that he transferred the main events of the novel and inhabited the local lands, closed from the whole world inaccessible mountains... Indeed, these places can serve as a powerful source of fantasy and creative inspiration.

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Monument Valley (USA)

In northeastern Arizona, on the border with Utah, lies the Colorado plateau with a desert that has an unusual and mesmerizing landscape. It was called the Valley of Monuments, because in the middle of a flat desert are scattered rocks cut by the wind, creating alien landscape... Almost all American westerns were filmed here, we have long been accustomed to seeing dashing cowboys on the screen, galloping through the desert against the backdrop of these reddish rocks.

Colored rocks of Zhangye (China)

There are many amazing places in China, for example, the unusually beautiful colorful cliffs in the Gansu province. They originated in the Cretaceous period. The unusual color scheme is due to the fact that among other rocks, red sandstone clearly predominates, as well as oxidized sedimentary silt rocks after the waters receded from these places. Currently, the Chinese authorities have turned this place into one of the popular tourist routes. Landscape painters adore the local colorful cliffs.

Halong Bay (Vietnam)

The poetic name Halong, translated from Vietnamese, means "the bay where dragons find shelter." Following the bay, the city, located on its shores, inherited the same name. Perhaps the bay is fully consistent with its mystical name, because there are over 3 thousand small islets, mysterious caves and rocky mountains along the coast. In some caves, deeply penetrating into the rocks, attractions are arranged, here for tourists there are prepared exciting adventurous routes, multi-colored lighting is made. Any guest here feels like in a cave of a real dragon.

Iguazu Falls (Brazil and Argentina)

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Iguazu Falls refers to a large complex of 275 falls. They are twice as high and wider than the famous Niagara Falls. The waterfalls owe their origin to volcanic activity: after the eruption, a huge crack formed in the ground, right under the bed of the Iguazu River, which caused the appearance of a whole cascade of waterfalls. The waterfall looks especially impressive during the rainy season, which falls on November-March, when a stormy river every second brings down 13 thousand cubic meters of water.

Crystal River (Columbia)

Although the Colombian river is officially called the Caño Cristales, the Indian tribes living in the wilds of Central Colombia call it "the escaped from paradise" or "the river of five colors." There are many natural wonders in the tropics, but this fabulously picturesque multi-colored river is especially original! In various places, its bottom is colored pink, red, yellow, green, blue and black. It's all to blame for the amazing multi-colored algae that turn the river into a rainbow flowing among the Amazonian forests.

Enchanted Well (Brazil)

The magic of this unusual sight is shown every day for only an hour and a half - from 10:30 to noon, when the sun's rays penetrate into the cave. This well, 37 meters deep, is located at the bottom of an even deeper cave (80 meters). But the water in it is so pure that at the bottom of the well you can see fragments of trees that have fallen there in time immemorial. As if by magic, the walls of the cave and the lake at its bottom are suddenly illuminated with a magical blue light. Access to this cave, located in the Chapada-Diamantina National Park, is strictly regulated due to the abundance of those who wish and the fragility of the local ecosystem.

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Marble Caves (Chile and Argentina)

This place is located on the border between Argentina and Chile and has three names: among the Argentines - Buenos Aires, among the Chileans - General Carrera, and among the tribes of local Indians - Chelenko (lake of storm). Here, in fact, the mountainous climate is very harsh. But the lake is full of fish, including salmon and trout. The most interesting place on the Chilean side is the marble caves. There are huge reserves of this valuable stone, and in different shades, including even the rarest deep blue. Sunlight penetrating into the cave is refracted by different colors.

Sagano Bamboo Grove (Japan)

In the west of the ancient the Japanese capital Kyoto has an extraordinary bamboo forest. Thousands of bamboo trunks, like masts swaying gracefully in the wind, while they rub against each other, emitting a subtle ringing. Near the grove is the ancient Buddhist temple Tenryu-Ji, protected by UNESCO.

Hamilton Basin (USA)

This unusual ecosystem is located near the city of Austin in Texas and is a lake hidden under the dome of a cave. Many thousands of years ago, an underground river flowed at this place through karst rocks and gradually eroded them until the cave vaults collapsed in the center, revealing the river hidden under them to the sun. It turned out to be a very cozy secluded bay with a beach under a canopy. In the lake, the water has a deep blue color. In some places moss and climbing plants hang from the vaults of the grotto, while in others beautiful limestone stalactites descend. Swallows build their nests under the dome, and a waterfall falls from a 15-meter height nearby.

Valley of Flowers (India)

In the western Himalayas, in the upper reaches of the Ganges, there are incredibly beautiful flowering meadows. Almost all the plants growing here are endemic. Scientists are closely watching the local alpine meadows, stretching for 88 square meters. km. Magnificent flower meadows coexist with mountains, forests and waterfalls.

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Grand Canyon (USA)

One of the oldest national parks in the United States is the Grand Canyon area. This is one of the most ambitious creations of nature, which has attracted human attention. The canyon is located in the state of Arizona, and the Colorado River made it over millions of years. Until the middle of the 16th century, a tribe of Pueblo Indians lived in the canyon, who settled in small gaps in the walls of the canyon. These are the most beautiful places in the world, so now Grand canyon has turned into a gigantic tourist complex - there are many slopes, sleeping places and parking lots.