Experts say that travel can make you smarter and healthier. The world is full of beautiful places and most of us don’t know about it. From breathtaking waterfalls, jaw dropping natural wonders, mysterious lost cities, quaint landmarks and high mountain ranges, there are so many things to see or adventure to do.
The beautiful places given below are organized into warm, cold, and architectural. No matter where you live in the world but you should visit these places once before you die. So let’s start exploring the top 10 breathtaking places in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest collection of coral reefs (underwater ecosystem) in the world. It extends over 1,400 miles i.e over 2300 kilometer. It’s so large that it can be seen from space, and it is counted among one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. People visit this place for diving that offers a great display of underwater life. There are more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands in it.
Location: - It is located off the east coast of the Queensland mainland, Australia.
Salar De Uyuni
This massive salt flat is the largest in the world and is spread over 4,086 square miles. It is formed by several ancient lakes. The salt flat becomes so reflective in the rainy season that it’s used to calibrate satellites. It is also the world's largest mirror and a breathtaking sight. The wildlife is rare but there are pink flamingos.
Location: - It is located in Bolivia.
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles which is 446 km long, up to 18 miles i.e is 29km wide and attains a depth of over a mile 6,093 feet or 1,857 meters. According to the geologist, its age is 5 to 6 million years.
Location :- It is located in Arizona, U.S.
Tianzi Mountains
Tianzi means son of Heaven and this sight is an actual heaven, with mountain towers rising up - above the clouds. These giant mountains have a peak of 1,212 meters. The area covered by these mountains is about 67 square kilometres. Mountains are quartz sandstone and were formed about 400 million years ago.
Location: - It is located in China.
Victoria Falls
It is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River, which is at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world but it is classified as the largest and is based on combined width of 1,708 metres and height of about 108 metres resulting in the world's largest sheet of falling water.
Location: - It is located in Zambia.
Venice
It is the perfect destination for travelers seeking a unique city experience. The uniqueness of this city is the water that runs through the city, acts as roadways and is a unique mode of transportation option that delivers a beautiful scene.
Location: - It is located in Italy.
Lençóis Maranhenses
This beautiful area is a collection of clean and white sand dunes which are intertwined with crystal clear blue waters, creating a kind of picturesque beauty you’d hope for but rarely see in a beach.
Location: - It is located in Brazil.
Machu Picchu
It is an ancient Inca site that dates back to the 15th century and sits atop a mountain above the Sacred Valley of around 2,430-metres. The restored site offers a fantastic look into Inca history and an even more fabulous view of the scenery.
Location: - It is located in Peru.
Taj Mahal
It is among one of the seven wonders and was build in 1600. Taj Mahal attracts over three million visitors each year with its unique beauty and architecture. It is made of white marble and marble dome.
Location: - It is located in Agra, India.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
This is one of oldest and largest national park of Croatia. Every year, more than 1 million people visit this park.
Location: - It is located Croatia.
So, these are top 10 breathtaking places that you should visit once in a lifetime.
