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

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

1. Yosemite Valley, USA

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

The top most beautiful places opens up 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, clear lakes and lush vegetation. For tourists, on the vast territory of the valley there are a lot of hotels, campsites and other amenities of civilization.

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

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

3. Bamboo Forest, Japan

An alley of bamboo trees bordered by railings made of dry bamboo stems in Arashiyama Park

In the heart of Kyoto's urban landscape lies a picturesque corner of nature - a dense bamboo grove consisting of countless bamboo trees. The impressive area has plenty of room to roam, so the forest has become a favorite vacation spot for townspeople and visitors. At night, the park is illuminated by hundreds of small lanterns and captivates with its fabulous appearance.

4. Monastic complex of Meteora, Greece

Meteora monasteries on top of huge 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, on the site of the rocks there was a sea, and today Meteora is one of the most valuable and sacred historical places from the point of view of the Christian religion.

5. Salar de Yuni, Bolivia

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

In the south of the high 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 truly unearthly beauty.

6. Tianji Mountains, China

Huge cliffs rise above the rainforest in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Having wondered what is the most beautiful place on earth, many travelers choose one of the natural parks in China - Zhangjiajie. On its territory there are “floating” mountains. It was these landscapes that became the prototype for the landscapes in the world-famous film “Avatar”. Mountain peaks shrouded in fog against the backdrop of a green abyss create a truly stunning impression.

7. Ancient city of Petra, Jordan

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

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

8. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

Deciduous tunnel along railway tracks in a forest

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

Sunrise with many hot air balloons over Bagan in Myanmar

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

10. Kawachi Fuji Garden, Japan

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

Not far from Tokyo lies 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 garlands of vines from specially constructed frames. Stunning waterfalls of flowers flow from above, forming a colorful, fragrant tunnel. In addition to wisteria, you can find a lot of other, bright, but more familiar flowers in the garden.

11. Li River, China

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

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

12. Santorini Island, Greece

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

The romantic island in the Aegean Sea is a real archaeological find, covered in entire legends. Everyone who arrives on the island will find something to their liking: those who are interested in archeology can visit numerous excavations, history buffs can visit 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 Huayna Picchu mountain and the ruins of the “lost city of the Incas” Machu Picchu near Cusco in Peru

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

14. Sea cave in Algarve, Portugal

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

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

15. Grand Canyon, USA

The spectacular landscape of the Grand Canyon from the south side

The most beautiful places in the world continue with the deepest Grand Canyon, the views of which are stunning at first sight. Along its reddish rocky walls, as you go deeper down, there is a gradual change in climatic zones, and significant differences in temperature and humidity are created. The Colorado River flows along the very bottom of the gorge, which has been making its way through the rocky rock for millions of years.

16. Monument Valley, USA

"Martian landscape" of red sandstone rocks in Monument Valley

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

17. Rice terraces in Mu Can Chai, Vietnam

The unique beauty of the rice terraces in Mu Can Chai in Vietnam

Residents of the northern province of Vietnam have actually achieved the impossible by creating rice terraces right on the steep slopes of numerous hills. The “rapids” created by the residents on which rice is planted create a horizontal plane while trapping water that flows from the peaks down the slopes. The formed bends of the terraces do not in any way disturb the harmony of natural landscapes and even serve as their unique decoration.

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

Castles are built not only by architects - sometimes nature itself does this job better. A striking example is the Pamukkale Cotton Castle. The combination of snow-white salt formations and the azure of the purest thermal waters filling the salt baths creates amazing views. In addition to admiring the beauty of these places, here you can significantly improve your health by taking a dip in 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 reef structure is formed by billions of tiny microorganisms, creating the world's largest coral ecosystem. Against the backdrop of photos of the most beautiful places in the world, the photo of a coral reef stands out for its brightness, originality and amazing riot of colors.

20. Cinque Terre, Italy

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 stretching along the rocky coast and including five coastal settlements that appeared on this territory back in the era of the Roman Empire. Among the architectural monuments of the region are medieval palaces, sanctuaries and ancient mansions.

21. Venice, Italy

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

Not only beautiful, but also one of the most romantic places on earth is located in Italy, on the Adriatic coast. The world-famous Venice is a corner of majestic ancient architecture, an atmosphere of freedom and eternal celebration. And the constant splash of water flowing through the canals that permeate 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 a waterfall with turquoise water in the sun's rays in Plitvice Lakes Park

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

23. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

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

In the Bavarian Alps, on a hill, directly above a deep, mysterious gorge, an unusually light structure rises, as if floating in the air. It resembles a fairy-tale castle, as if straight 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

Famous Navagio Bay with a wrecked rusty smugglers ship on the white sand

In the clear waters of the Ionian Sea is located the small Greek island of Zakynthos. Green pine trees, emerald waters, blue skies, golden sands - all this attracts streams of tourists and vacationers. 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 wreck of a smuggling ship, which was thrown ashore by a severe storm back in 1982.

25. Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia

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

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

Spray and fog due to the enormous 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 in a colossal wide stream, roaring into the gorge, and then rushing into a narrow crevice, creating clouds of tiny water splashes. Victoria Falls is not the highest, but undoubtedly it has no equal in beauty and grandeur in the world.

27. Provence, France

Summer sunset and endless lavender fields in Provence

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

28. Glacial Moraine Lake, Canada

Sunrise at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta

In the Banff Nature Park, in the so-called Valley of 10 Mountain Peaks, there is a mysterious and mesmerizing reservoir - glacial Lake Moraine, the waters of which do not freeze even in severe frosts. Unrealistically beautiful landscapes - majestic spruce trees, relief mountain slopes - frame the lake, reflected in the surface of its crystal azure waters.

Magical landscape with sunrise over a tulip field in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is known throughout the world for its flowers, and tulips have become their wonderful symbol. Hundreds of thousands of travelers every year take a walk to the colorful flowering fields to admire this riot of colors and floral splendor. From a distance, such fields look as if they are divided into even variegated stripes - all this splendor is created by tulips blooming in spring.

30. Geirangerfjord, Norway

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

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

31. Great Blue Hole, Belize

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

A large sinkhole of karst origin is located in the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the perfectly round shape of its edges is best observed from a height - for example, from a helicopter, from where all the beauty of this natural phenomenon will be revealed. According to one version, the crater is a collapsed limestone cave.

32. Vatnajokull Glacier Caves, Iceland

Blue cave of Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland

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

33. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Panorama of the three Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau

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

34. Gasadalur village, Faroe Islands

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

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

35. Antelope Canyon, USA

Inside Antelope Canyon

A unique creation of nature and an iconic landmark of the state of Arizona in the USA is Antelope Canyon, a mystical place in the form of long crevices in red-yellow sandstone rocks. Amazing views inside the canyon open up in 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 view of Iguazu Falls from Argentina

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

37. Batu Caves, Malaysia

Holy Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

One of the most revered Indian shrines and a real miracle of nature is the Batu Caves. The age of the caves is already about 400 million years old - once in their place there were rocks, in which cavities were washed out over time as a result of the influence 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 falls from a cliff into a cove with sandy beaches in Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park

The best places in the world continue with another one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world, which is located in the American state of California. McWay Falls is considered an ever-living waterfall, since it never dries up, and its waters fall from a cliff directly 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 the underground river.

39. Cappadocia, Türkiye

Hot air balloon flights 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 Cappadocia has for some time now become a popular destination for excursion flights in large hot air 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 rock formations - 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 size - about 34 square meters. km. About a fifth of this area is occupied by reservoirs, which, falling 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” attractions 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 the active development of tourism in Phuket. This area captivates with its beauty: against the background of emerald sea waters, a limestone rock covered with greenery rises. Boat excursions are regularly organized from Phuket to Tapu Island.

42. Troll Tongue, Norway

The Troll's tongue and the landscape of the blue waters of Lake Ringedalsvatn, surrounded by mountains

Sometimes the most beautiful places in the world, their photos with names, captivate you from the moment you first become acquainted with them. A striking example of this is the fascinating natural landmark of Norway - the Troll's Tongue 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 up.

43. Giant temple complex of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

A giant Hindu temple complex in Cambodia dedicated to the god Vishnu

The world's largest religious building, erected in the 10th-12th 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 sq. km there are magnificent towers, terraces, galleries and gardens.

44. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

Tourists walking towards the lagoon and dunes at Grande Lencua in Lençois Maranhenses National Park

The fantastic landscapes of the Brazilian natural park Lencois-Maranhenses make an indelible impression. The vast territory of the park with snow-white sand dunes is occupied by small turquoise lakes, creating a magnificent contrast of colors. Despite the desert views, Lençóis Maranhenses is not essentially a desert - it rains regularly here, which fills 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 streams of steam in the Valley of Geysers Robert Nunn

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 entire area resembles a seething cauldron - everything here flows, hisses and seethes, steam streams burst 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 be a useful aid for the traveler in choosing the most impressive sights of our planet.

Our blue planet is unique. Nature has created truly unique things, and atmospheric phenomena and elements (winds, water flows) have created amazing sights. There are all kinds of lists and ratings that list the most beautiful places in the world. Watch, read and enjoy our top list of the most amazing miracles!

Arizona wave

A striking formation of Navajo sandstone in the form of a mountain is located in the United States, on the border of two states - Arizona and Utah. The unique creation is approximately 190 years old. Wavy lines were born over centuries by overlapping separate layers. Wind and other atmospheric phenomena completed the incredible landscape.

Getting into the Wave is not that 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 the lucky ones who will be able to see it in person, 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 made of granite.

Beach with caves near Algarve (Portugal)

The sea grottoes on Praia da Rocha near the Portuguese city were born naturally. The wind and raging waves have sharpened the rocks, creating grandiose sculptures, grottoes, caves and figured pillars.

Rice fields in Guangxi Province, China, look like masterpieces of landscape design or painted batik. In fact, these lines and colors carry deep Eastern wisdom. They began to be built during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century. They explore the rice terraces from special observation platforms, a ticket for which costs approximately 250 rubles. with Russian money (50 yuan).
The terraces are planned wisely and taking into account weather conditions. Each step is irrigated in the required quantities and illuminated by the sun in such doses as necessary. This complex ecosystem provides for itself: in the spring, spring water, saturated with microelements, flows from the mountains, qualitatively irrigating the terraces. This gives the earth strength throughout the summer. At this time, the areas flooded with water under the rays of the sun become like sparkling writhing ribbons.

A charming, slender forest is located in the west of the Japanese city of Kyoto. Tens of thousands of slender mast bamboos sway slightly in the wind, their smooth trunks touching and ringing subtly. This place is located next to the famous Zen Buddhist temple Tenryu-Ji.
Visitors say that the melodious chime of bamboo trunks has a calming effect on a person and promotes spiritual enlightenment. The Japanese government has introduced the sounds of thin stems into the main attractions of their country.

Island of Happiness - Socotra

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

• Cucumber tree;
• The dragon tree, in which, according to legend, the blood of ancient dragons flows;
• Dorsthenia gigantea;
• Desert Rose (looks like a swollen elephant's foot with a delicate flower on the top).

Chocolate Hills of Bohol Island (Philippines)

People go there to marvel at the natural formations - round, almost identical hills, of which there are 1,268 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 outward due to some geological processes under the island.


When the grass withers in autumn, the hills take on an extremely pleasant appearance of truffle candies, and in the summer they turn bright green under the Philippine sun.

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

Wulingyuan: Pandora's Floating Mountains

Fans of the famous blockbuster will immediately understand what is going on. These unusual “fingers” are called “Avatar Mountains”. Huge columns of quartz sandstone, covered on top with dense tropical forest, are located in Hunan Province (China). In fact, this is a vast nature reserve, a national park founded in 1982. The entire area is well protected from destruction.
It is strictly prohibited to light any kind of fire within the park, including a ban on smoking. All hiking trails are paved with a special coating that protects the soil from erosion.

Presumably, when creating the film "Avatar", director James Cameron was inspired by the Wulingyuan Mountains.

Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)

We have already written about this fascinating place in an article about, however, the famous salt desert deserves a place in our arbitrary TOP-20 ranking. This salt marsh, the largest in area, is covered with neat cones. The entire landscape has an alien appearance.
During the rainy season, the surface of the dry lake is 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)

A curious 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 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 intimate bay with a beach under the roof is a very cozy place. The water in the lake is a rich blue color. The “ceiling” of the grotto is covered with centuries-old layers of soil and rocks; moss, limestone stalactites and climbing plants hang from the edges. Swallows have built nests inside the dome. A waterfall rustles to the side.

Grand Canyon (USA)

One of the deepest and largest canyons in the world is located in Arizona. In the depths the river of the same name flows among high walls made of layers of shale, limestone and sandstone. The canyon extends 446 km in length and up to 1800 m in depth.
65 million years ago, the Colorado flowed across the plain, but then the plateau gradually began to rise. The angle of the river changed, the flow accelerated, and the water began to erode the soil in its path. The canyon has been in the form in which we see it now for 6 million years, and to this day soil erosion continues and the failure 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 as the reserve is included in the World Heritage List. An interesting fact is that it is here that you can see the highest waterfall on the planet -. The Kerepakupai River falls from a height of almost a kilometer and falls into the jungle.


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

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

Valley of Flowers (India)

Incredibly beautiful meadows can be seen in the upper part of the Ganges River in the Western Himalayas. The vast majority are endemic, growing only here. Alpine meadows with a length of 88 km² are under the close attention of scientists. Beautiful flower meadows are surrounded by forests, mountains and waterfalls. Locals are sure that fairies lived in the valley.

Danakil Desert and Dallol Volcano (Ethiopia)

One of the most incredible, beautiful and mysterious places. Photos of these bright and abstract landscapes evoke thoughts of extraterrestrial worlds. Locals believe that here, on the plain, is the gate to Hell through the mouth of Dallol. The Tribes tribe 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 as flat as a table also earns a place in our top 20. Photos of the “Cathedra...” are circulating on the Internet in huge quantities; “the folk trail will not overgrow” it, since the view of the fjords is stunning.
The cliff hangs 604 m above the Lysefjord. 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 breathtaking sight in the world awaits you as a reward! Huge, inaccessible cliffs rise in all directions, and somewhere far below the mirror of the Lysefjord looms black.

Crystal River (Columbia)

“River born of a rainbow”, “River that escaped from paradise”... Colombians gave many names 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 that exist in the world. And this is not chemical waste being poured into the reservoir, it is the most natural algae that blooms so wildly. This splendor can be seen in the autumn months, when numerous marine organisms begin to bloom, each in their own color.

Pamukkale (Türkiye)

Pamukkale means “cotton castle” in Turkish. The locals gave this name to an unusual plateau located in the very center of the country. Essentially, these are terraces made of travertine, a polycrystalline rock. Over the 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 through the azure pools, beautiful snow-white terraces, admiring the design and imagination of Mother Nature.

Dengxia Colored Mountains (China)

Another bright “explosion” took place in the Chinese province of Gansu. The endlessly beautiful red-orange mountains with blue and green stripes attract many tourists here. Danxia got its killer color from a variety of sedimentary rocks and thanks to a large inclusion of red sandstone and centuries-old 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 lizards.

Li River (China)

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


Lijiang is one of the most beautiful, clean and scenic rivers in Gualin Province.

Director John Curran filmed the film The Painted Veil here.

Multnomah Falls (USA)

This is one of the most popular hiking trails in Oregon. It plunges into the Columbia River Canyon. Multnomah Falls is one of the five largest waterfalls in North America, but it has the first place in height among those that never freeze - 189 meters. To get to the place, you need to drive just 30 minutes from the city of Portland.

Machu Picchu: an unsolved mystery (Peru)

The remains of the ancient Incan civilization are on the list of the New Seven Wonders. It translates as “old mountain.” And the lost city lies on a flat area at an altitude of 2057 m. Until the beginning of the 20th century, no one suspected the existence of evidence of an ancient civilization in Peru.
Why did the Incas need to build their city so high in the mountains? We will never know this, all that remains is to wander around the old mossy stones and make guesses.


One way or another, the lost and mysterious city of Machu Picchu closes the ranking of “The most beautiful places on earth” - the best twenty.

We invite you to watch the video, which also shows places not included in the list. Is it possible to list all the unique corners of the planet? After all, she is absolutely beautiful!

There are a huge number of interesting and beautiful places in the world located on different continents. Everyone should see these places.

Troll Tongue, Norway

Troll's Tongue is a rocky ledge on Mount Skjeggedal, near the city of Odda in Norway. The ledge rises above Lake Ringedalsvatn at an altitude of 350 meters.

This is a place of pilgrimage for tourists, although it will take at least 5 hours to climb there.

Great Wall of China, China

As you know, the Great Wall of China is one of the main wonders of the world, which was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1987. The Chinese Wall is somewhat reminiscent of a snake that wriggles over 8852 kilometers (the length of the Chinese Wall). Of course, the years take their toll, the Chinese Wall is more than two thousand years old and the walls are being destroyed in some places, but despite this, the Chinese Wall is one of the most famous historical landmarks.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu. The ancient Inca city is located in the picturesque tropics, at an altitude of more than 2400 meters above sea level on the slope of the Andes. Everything you see here was made by ancient craftsmen from special stone, which was carefully processed. The city was built in the 15th century, but due to the invasion of the Spaniards the Incas were forced to leave it. Of course, all local residents were well aware of the ancient architectural monument, but it gained worldwide fame only after it was found and described by the American historian Heenan Bingham in 1911.

Geirangerfjord, Norway

Geirangerfjord is one of the most picturesque and most visited Norwegian fjords, located in the Sunnmøre region in the southwest of Møre og Romsdal. It stretches between the mountains for 15 km and is a natural extension of Storfjord (Great Fjord). Its maximum width is 1.3 km. On the edge of the Geirangerfjord, where the Geirangelva River flows into it, lies the village of Geiranger, from which it takes its name. The population of the village is 300 people. In 2005, the fjord and surrounding areas were included in the UNESCO list of natural heritage sites. It is this status that today hinders the implementation of the local authorities' plan to build power lines across the fjord.

The ancient city of Petra is another one of the wonders of the world, the main attraction of Jordan. The Nabataeans, an ancient Arab tribe, built this city in a narrow canyon among the cliffs about 2,000 years ago. Petra was located at the crossroads of important trade routes connecting India, China, southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria and Rome, and for a long time was a center of trade, a rich and famous city.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The statue of Jesus Christ is the youngest of the new wonders of the world. It was built in 1931 on Mount Corcovado. The figure of the Savior towering over the city with his hands outstretched for blessing immediately became the main symbol of Rio.

Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia

This island was formed eight million years ago and is located in Polynesia. Like other volcanic islands, it is slowly sinking under water. The island is very beautiful and is surrounded by many small islands with beautiful beaches and white sand. There are a lot of marine life in the water, so if you scuba dive you can meet tropical fish, sharks, stingrays, etc.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela-Brazil-Guyana

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 local Indians call it the navel of the earth.

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

Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and wonderful places on Earth. Here, in the harsh desert climate, unique representatives of the animal and plant world have been preserved. Many species of flora and fauna cannot even be found in other parts of the world, due to the isolation of the island from the rest of the surrounding world.

Swing at the End of the World, Ecuador

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

Pyramid of Cheops, Egypt

The Pyramid of Cheops is included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its construction is still shrouded in secrets and myths. Many interesting archaeological finds belong to these lands.

Rock Pulpit, Norway

This rock is called Preikestolen in Norwegian and is a 604 meter high cliff located in the southwest of Norway near the Lysefjord fjord. Tourists really like the platform at its top, which offers stunning views and great photographs.

Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is one of the most amazing habitats on the planet. It is located in the Pacific Ocean. The closest points are South America and the inhabited island of Pitcairn.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

The world's highest waterfall is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela. The total height of Angel Falls is 979 meters, the height of the continuous fall is 807 meters. Water falls from the top of Mount Auyantepui. Canaima National Park, where the falls are located, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is how modern traveler Alexander Klenov describes Angel Falls: “It remains a mystery where the waterfall comes from. There is no lake, no river, nothing at the top. Only strange vegetation, unprecedented animals, fog and silence... The place is enchanted.”

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

Beachy Head, England

Beachy Head rock appeared 100,000,000 years ago, during the late Cretaceous period. People often call it the end of the earth. Standing not far from the cliff, you feel small and weak, because the ground suddenly disappears from under your feet and there is only endless expanses of water ahead.

Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada

Located in Banff National Park in Canada. The most interesting thing here happens in June, when the water level in the lake reaches its maximum and the water begins to shimmer with amazing shades of blue and blue, which are obtained due to sunlight refracting on the rocky bottom.

This charming house is located on an island near Vestmannaeyar, a small archipelago south of Iceland. The archipelago consists of the island of Heimaey, which is inhabited, and thirteen small ones that are uninhabited.

There is a beautiful legend circulating on the Internet that this small island and country house was given to the singer Bjork in 2009. However, she refused such an extraordinary gift...

Neuschwanstein Castle is a historical German castle located in Bavaria. It is located near the town of Fussen near the border with Austria. The castle is considered one of the most visited and photographed attractions in the world.

For those who have never seen it in person or looked at photographs of it, the appearance of the castle will seem familiar, because it occupies a central place on one of the most recognizable logos - the emblem of the Walt Disney company.

Mountain river cave in Quang Binh province, Vietnam

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 a city with all its streets can fit in them. Due to constant erosion, part of the cave collapsed, forming passages and so-called cave halls.

Stonehenge, England

Stonehenge is undoubtedly Britain's greatest national landmark, symbolizing mystery, power and authority. The original purpose of building Stonehenge is not clear to us, but some believe that it served as a temple for the worship of the ancient deities of the earth. It was named an astronomical observatory for marking significant events on the prehistoric calendar. Others claim that it is a sacred burial site for high-ranking citizens of ancient society.

The most beautiful places in the world have always attracted millions of tourists. Be it high mountains or endless valleys, vast seas or historical buildings. The sights of planet Earth are an endless and fascinating journey. We have prepared the Top 20 most beautiful places in the world. Watch, discuss and share the recording on social networks with your friends!

20th place - Kungur Ice Cave, Russia

8th place - Faroe Islands, Iceland-Norway

Located between Iceland and Norway. More than 50 thousand people live on the archipelago. The total area of ​​the archipelago is 1,400 sq. km, and includes 18 small islands, 17 of which have life. Even in the coldest month the temperature does not drop below 0 degrees. All tourists who come to this stunning place are offered: a unique landscape, green meadows, clouds, rocks and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean. You will not find such beauties anywhere else!

7th place - Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve, Russia

It is located 12 kilometers from the city of Serpukhov on the left bank of the Oka River. The territory of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve, with an area of ​​4945 hectares, is forested; it is located near the northern border of the mixed forest subzone. Here visitors can see a unique phenomenon - broad-leaved forests meet coniferous forests. Vacationers who come to this place will be able to see more than 960 higher species of plants. Visit the most beautiful places in Russia and this place should certainly be among them.

6th place - Yellowstone Volcano, USA

One of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States of America. Yellowstone National Park is cleverly located in three states at once: Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. The park is famous for its waterfalls, hot springs, rich flora and fauna. This reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in March 1872. Those who have seen the most unusual places on Earth always place Yellowstone in a special category.

5th place - Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina

A real wonder of the world, which is located 20 km from the town of Puerto Iguazu. The legendary national park invites everyone to plunge into the wonderful world of the Amazon forests with incredibly beautiful landscapes. The classic tour of the park is a short walk to the waterfalls. A boat ride along a stormy river - and you are already at the foot of the world-famous waterfalls, which you saw from above just half an hour ago.

4th place - Yosemite National Park, USA

The first American nature reserve, which is famous throughout the world for its unique pristine nature. The reserve with the highest waterfall is located in the state of California. Most films about Indians were filmed in Yosemite National Park.

3rd place - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

This is a majestic structure, which is located near the town of Fussen in Bavaria. The amazing beauty of the mysterious castle literally at first sight enchants tourists with its magnetism. The castle was built in 1869 by Ludwig II, who wanted to recreate the era of chivalry. A record amount of money was spent on the construction of this architectural masterpiece - more than 6 million gold marks. After the death of the monarch, the castle was open to visitors, this was done in order to recoup at least part of the money spent on construction.

2nd place - Niagara Falls, USA-Canada

The most famous waterfall in the USA and Canada. It has become one of the most visited attractions in North America. It got its name from the Indians who lived here, and is translated as “thundering water.” The width of the waterfall is 670 meters, the depth in the middle is about three meters, and the height is 51 meters. Every year 20 million tourists from all over the world come to admire the beauty of the waterfall. For maximum enjoyment of the beauty, tourists are offered observation platforms, a cable car, galleries and paths for pedestrians, and even a hot air balloon and helicopter excursion.

1st place - Grand Canyon, USA

(Grand Canyon) is one of the oldest national parks in the United States of America. The picturesque area is one of the most perfect creations of nature on Earth. It is located in the state of Arizona. Until the mid-16th century, the Grand Canyon was inhabited by a tribe of Pueblo Indians who lived in small cave dwellings. The Grand Canyon is a huge tourist complex with numerous parking lots, descents and overnight accommodations. Many people believe that this is the most beautiful place on earth!

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Our planet is beautiful. And the more a person travels, the more he becomes convinced of this. But a lifetime is not enough to visit all the beautiful places, cities, lagoons and natural sites. It is difficult to rank the “Top 10 most beautiful places on the planet.” And what can serve as a criterion? People have different aesthetic senses. In addition, there are also man-made landscapes, the sight of which will take your breath away. These are, for example, tulip fields in Holland, flower plantations in Provence, Hitachi Park near the Japanese city of Hitatinaka, established in 1991 on the site of a former military base, or the Rhine Valley with its medieval castles and vineyards. But we still chose ten dizzying landscapes that should appeal to everyone. In this article we will list the most beautiful places on the planet with their descriptions and photographs. Do you agree with the rating below?

Big Blue Hole

This unique natural phenomenon is invariably present in all lists of the most beautiful places on our planet. Perhaps he doesn’t take first place everywhere. Not far from the Yucatan Peninsula, along the Caribbean coast, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretches for 700 kilometers.

Jacques Yves Cousteau discovered the Blue Hole in a section of the Lighthouse underwater coral ridge. The phenomenon administratively belongs to Belize and is located one hundred kilometers from the coast of this Latin American country. The hole is a perfectly round hole with a diameter of 305 meters and a depth of 120 m. Among the azure shallow waters, it appears as a dark blue pupil. Alas, the most beautiful places on the planet are often the most inaccessible. You can also admire the hole from the air. But to fully enjoy the beauty of this phenomenon, you need to immerse yourself in it - in the most literal sense of the word. If you are a professional diver, you will experience an unforgettable sight. The walls are surrounded by stalactites, and this “cave” is inhabited by huge groupers, stingrays and lemon sharks.

Geyser "Fly"

The most beautiful places on the planet are not limited to masterpieces created by nature, such as the Blue Hole. Fly Geyser is a thermal and permanent spring on the ranch of the same name in the US state of Nevada.

This beauty appeared... by mistake. In 1916, a rancher wanted to dig a well. But in his zeal he dug into a geothermal pocket. Boiling water began to dissolve mineral rocks and in 1964 came to the surface. Now the geyser is throwing out three jets of water to a height of one and a half meters. Cyanobacteria, algae and calcium carbonate give the liquid a strange color. Unfortunately, only a few can achieve beauty. And not because the ranch is located in inaccessible mountains. No, the geyser, which ranks second in the “Top Most Beautiful Places on the Planet,” is located 30 km from the town of Gerlach and very close to the R34 road. But the ranchers carefully hide their wealth and only allow anyone they want to see it. All attempts to purchase the territory in order to make the passage to the geyser accessible to the public have so far been unsuccessful.

Crystal River

The official name of this waterway is Caño Cristales. But local tribes living in the jungles of Central Colombia call it the “River of Five Colors” or “River of Paradise.” Many planets are in the tropics. But Caño Cristales is the most original river.

Its waters are indeed colored red, green, yellow, black and blue. They are made that way by the inhabitants of the river - algae. Rainbows flow through the foothills of the Amazon rainforest. You can get to this natural phenomenon with an excursion to the Serrania de la Macarena National Park. Tours last four days and run from June to November, during the peak algae bloom period.

Bend of the Colorado River

Many of the most beautiful places on the planet, photos of which are known to everyone from posters and postcards, are located in the USA. The government of this country carefully protects natural attractions, creating national parks and reserves. The Colorado River itself is very picturesque. But there is a section in its bed that, bending, forms the shape of an ideal horseshoe. The best way to look at such beauty is from a bird's eye view - from aboard a helicopter. The Colorado Bend is located near the city of Page, eight kilometers below Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam.

Arizona wave

To see this natural phenomenon, you need to be lucky and win the lottery. Why? Because these mountains were formed from ancient sand dunes about two hundred million years ago. Under the influence of winds and rains, the ridge acquired a truly unearthly landscape. However, excessive presence of people here can destroy the soft sandstone. Therefore, only twenty people are allowed here per day. Ten vouchers are drawn online four months before the excursion, and another 10 the day before, on R89. This highway passes near the already mentioned Page. It just so happens that these most beautiful places on the planet - the Colorado Bend and the Martian landscape of the Arizona Wave - are located nearby.

Cave Cueva de los Cristales

Some of the most beautiful places on the planet, alas, are hidden underground. This natural object was discovered quite recently - in the year two thousand. And then the Mexican city of Chihuahua became known not only as the birthplace of the Chihuahuan dog breed. When they were digging a new mining tunnel, they came across an underground cavity filled with water. Its depth is three hundred meters. But this is not why the cave made it into the Top 10 “Most Beautiful Places on the Planet.” The photo shows giant ray-shaped crystals that grew on the walls of underground halls. Some of them reach a size of fifteen meters. And what’s most interesting is that these crystals formed in an aqueous environment. Over the course of several hundred thousand years, selenite (a type of gypsum) settled on the walls of the labyrinth. Tourists are not allowed into the cave, because the temperature in it is +60 o C, and the air contains hydrogen sulfide.

Salar de Uyuni Salar

The facility is located near the high-altitude Lake Titicaca. It is named after the nearby town of Uyuni (Bolivia). This is the largest dry lake in the world. But it wasn’t because of its size that it was included in the “Most Beautiful Places on the Planet” rating. The huge field is covered with small salt crystals. They sparkle so much in the desert sun that you won't be able to do it without protective glasses. But that's not all. Tourists are taken to look at the salt marsh during the rainy season, which lasts in Bolivia from November to March. Then this natural attraction again turns into a shallow lake. But a high concentration of salt gives the water the properties of a mirror. The reflected sky merges with the horizon.

Later, the lake becomes covered with a salt crust. The water breaks out into small cone-shaped volcanoes. The city of Uyuni is also famous for its Fisherman's Island (Isla de Pescadores). In fact, this is an oasis in which eight-meter cacti grow, which are sometimes up to a thousand years old. And the shores of the salt marsh are surrounded by a forest of stones. The whimsical sculptures are created by rain and wind.

Spotted Lake Kliluk

For three seasons a year, this is the most common body of water. And only in the hot summer the surface and shores of the lake turn into the most beautiful places on the planet. This body of water has the highest concentrations of sodium, calcium, magnesium sulfate, titanium and silver in the world. When the summer heat sets in, the top layer of water dries out. Minerals form multi-colored islands called “ice floes” that float on the surface of the lake, and you can walk on them. Imagine! The color of such icebergs depends on the predominant substance. The facility is located near the city of Osoyoos in Canada, near the US border.

Europeans gave the reservoir the name Spotted Lake, which is a literal translation of the name given to the object by the Okanagan Indians. For them, Kliluk is still a sacred place. After all, the waters of the lake heal wounds. The indigenous population bought the reservoir and does not allow whites near it. You can only admire the lake from a distance - from the highway.

Enchanted Well

If the Canadian lake is included in the Top 10 “Beautiful Places on Planet Earth” only in the summer, then this attraction reveals its magic only for an hour and a half a day. After all, there is an enchanted well at the bottom of an 80-meter cave. The water in it is so clean that you can see the bottom down to the smallest detail. But the well is deep - thirty-seven meters! At the bottom lie trees and branches that fell into the cave many years ago. The well reveals its charms from half past ten to noon. Then the sun's rays penetrate into the cave.

As if by the wave of a fairy's wand, everything - the reservoir and the walls of the underground cavity - is illuminated with magical sapphire light. This phenomenal natural site is located in the Chapada Diamontina National Park in northeastern Brazil. Due to the fragility of the eco-system, access to the well is strictly regulated.

Marble Caves

And the end of the list of “The most beautiful places on the planet” is a lake located on the border of Argentina and Chile. It has three names at once. The Argentines call it Buenos Aires, the Chileans call it General Carrera, and the local Indian tribes call it Chelenco, which means “Lake of Storms.” The name is very apt, since the climate here is harsh and mountainous. But the lake is teeming with fish, especially trout and salmon. The most beautiful and original corner is on the Chilean side. These are the Marble Caves.

There is no visible or invisible precious stone here. And the marble in the caves is of different shades - even deep blue. The sun's rays penetrating under the cave arches make the mineral play with hundreds of colors.