Most of the people on our planet live according to a measured schedule, preferring to new impressions and development a calm backwater of the family and boring work. Well, to each - his own. Nevertheless, we sincerely believe that there are a huge number of places on the planet that are so beautiful that everyone should see them, without exception. Seeing these photographs, one might think that these places are on some other planets, in other galaxies, but not on Earth. Keep this list for yourself - and who knows, maybe it will help you redefine your priorities.

51. Great Blue Hole, Belize

Great Blue Hole, Belize

The Great Blue Hole in Belize is a circular karst sinkhole with a diameter of 305 meters, extending to a depth of 120 meters. You can look at this miracle of nature either from a helicopter (the panorama opens up amazing), or from the inside (this popular place among divers). Jacques-Yves Cousteau included the Great Blue Hole on his list of 10 best places in the diving world.

52. Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy

All Venice is one big attraction. As a rule, travelers are advised to visit the Rialto Bridge, see St. Mark's Cathedral, wander through the narrow streets, and ride a gondola. And, of course, visit the famous carnival. It is a well-known fact that Venice is gradually sinking under water, and perhaps soon only memories will remain of this splendor. So don't waste a minute.

53. Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef can be viewed from the air or diving in the immediate vicinity. Lovers of the sea will be delighted. If you don't like diving, it's okay - you can go to sea on a boat with a transparent bottom, so you can see with your own eyes a variety of fauna under water. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. It includes 900 islands in the Coral Sea and about 3 thousand separate reefs.

54. Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove is considered one of the most interesting landmarks of the Coromandel Peninsula, a famous tourist destination on the North Island of New Zealand. Pure water, White sand, beautiful rocks - perfect place for a romantic picnic.

55. Shifen Falls, Taiwan

Shifen Falls, Taiwan

Shifen waterfall locals called little Niagara because of the similar cascading shape. Shifen is located between two rocks, so the thunder of falling water can be heard for many kilometers. All slopes are covered with dense vegetation. Magnificent landscapes, a rainbow over the stream, unusual animals - this is what attracts tourists to this place.

56. Tulip Fields, Netherlands

Tulip fields, Netherlands

From the end of March to the beginning of May, the whole of Holland is changing. You will not see such a sea of ​​flowers anywhere else in the world. Huge areas are sown with tulips of all shades: pink, blue, red, yellow, green, purple ... windmills, cities with unique architecture, channels and much more. The Netherlands will not leave anyone indifferent.

57. Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA

Thanks to bizarre form cliffs and soft lighting, Antelope Canyon is a favorite spot for photographers. It got its name because of the unusual color of the striped rocks, they are somewhat reminiscent of the color of an antelope. You can visit the canyon only with a guide and only not during the rainy season: at this time, there is a great danger of flooding.

58. Eiffel Tower, France

Eiffel Tower, France

As the saying goes, see Paris and die. If you find yourself in this city, you cannot pass by Eiffel tower- a symbol not only of Paris, but of the whole of France. It can be seen from many points of the city, since the height of the structure is 325 meters. At night, the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle with hundreds of colored lights. You can even climb it, however, you have to pay a few euros for it. And, of course, be sure to take a photo against the backdrop of this most recognizable landmark in France.

59. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

The oldest in Eastern Europe is located in the central part of Croatia, in the Licko-Senj County national park Plitvice Lakes. It includes 16 large karst lakes, 140 waterfalls, 20 caves and a unique beech forest. The protected area is inhabited by bears, wolves, rare birds and other animals. The active and inquisitive traveler will love this place.

60. Tianzi Mountain, China

Mount Tianzi, China

Tianzi Mountain is one of the four most famous scenic areas of Wulingyuan Nature Reserve. The Tianzi summit is in the middle of the "golden triangle" at an altitude of 1,260 meters. This is a place of beautiful waterfalls, mysterious caves, picturesque forests and rich fauna. For those who are afraid to overcome the path through the forests on their own, there are cable cars. On them you can quickly climb to the top of the mountain.

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

First place - Bolivia. The beauty of Lake Uyuni

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

The saline surface represents a quite optimal alternative to the vastness of the ocean in terms of such important aspects as checking and tuning the operation of instruments designed to carry out the sounding process using satellites in Earth's orbit. The territory of the lake is occupied by whole islands, the main flora of which are cacti. This spectacle is incredibly contradictory, but at the same time and amazing so much that it will definitely need to be captured with a camera.

Second place - Cinque Terre

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

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

Third place - Pamukkale

Now, perhaps, it is worth turning to the southwestern part of Turkey, which is characterized by a unique and a magnificent geological phenomenon - calcareous tuff, or rather rocky terrain, created on the basis of this natural material. This place is the main source of streams that flow down massive stone steps. It is home to many waterfalls and unique pools of unusual origins. Cotton castle - this is the poetic name given to the amazing landscape by the inhabitants themselves. Thanks to thermal springs and the natural terraces of Pamukkale, located at the mountain foothills, create an excellent view that attracts many tourists to this area every year. This picture seems to be a storehouse of water saturated big amount calcium, against the general background of an excellent landscape, which is represented by white tones.

Fourth place - Yunnan rice terraces territory

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

Fifth place - the beauty of the blue hole in Belize

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

Sixth place - great views of the Arizona wave

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

Seventh place - features of Jiuzhaigou National Park

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

Not every person is able to get to this reserve, nevertheless, not so long ago mountainous region acquired an airport that makes it possible to get to this area directly from the territory of Shanghai. In order for tourists to feel the maximum comfort in this area, the trails in the mountains were improved by local workers.

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

Eighth place - Features of Plitvice Lakes

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

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

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

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

Tenth place - spectacular views of Mount Roraima

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

Eleventh place - the territory of the Maldives

A huge archipelago containing many (more than 1000) small islands, considered by separately a real tourist paradise, located in the area Indian Ocean... Turquoise water, an area of ​​sandy white beaches, exotic fruits - all this great diversity is contained in Maldives... This area is considered ideal and simply heavenly excellent for spending winter or summer holidays here, actively having fun or spending a honeymoon.

Anyone here can go diving and bring this kind of leisure to perfection, because the level of visibility under the water surface is almost perfect. You can also visit some uninhabited islands, which can be perfect for privacy and romantic dates.

July 2, 2016

We bring to your attention a dozen fantastic places on planet Earth that will amaze you with their unique, perhaps one might even say, unearthly beauty. Everyone should visit these mysterious and amazing corners of the planet at least once in his life.

The most unusual places on earth

1. Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island, Chile... Easter Island or Rapa Nui is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous mainly for its main attraction - the Moai stone statues. There is perhaps no more mysterious, mysterious, even mystical island in the world. Impressive monuments of Moai sculptures inspire in the viewer incredible delight and unjustified fear, indescribable joy and an inexplicable sense of anxiety. Everyone should definitely visit Easter Island and feel the fascinating history of the Rapa Nui people.

2. Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA Antelope Canyon is probably the most beloved and popular tourist site in the USA. Antelope Canyon got its bizarre name due to the color of its rocks: reddish-red shades resemble antelope skin in color. For centuries, water and wind have created that fantastic relief, which today is impossible to stop looking at. The play of intricate shapes and graceful lines of the canyon cliff walls is an extraordinary and unforgettable sight.

3. Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

Zhangye Danxia, ​​China... Zhangye Danxia are rocks, but the rocks are not simple, but colored! The variegated mountain formations were formed due to various natural anomalies. The result is truly stunning - bright rainbow stripes adorn the mountains. To believe in the existence of such fabulous landscapes, you need to see them with your own eyes, the opening picture is really breathtaking.

4. Petra, Jordan

Petra, Jordan. The oldest city Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city is located in the narrow Siq canyon. At one time, the city of Petra was the richest and most prosperous shopping center... Now Petra is not only architectural monument but also a vast tourist area that attracts crowds of foreign visitors. The main advantage of Petra is the facade of the building of the Al-Khazneh temple, carved out of solid rock. Petra makes an indelible impression, be sure to visit this amazing city.

5. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand... Phi Phi Islands are truly heaven on earth. More impressive landscape beauties cannot be found in the whole world. Beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters and extraordinary beauty cliffs covered with dense tropical greenery make this an ideal holiday destination.

Caño Cristales is Spanish for crystal river. Thanks to the various types of mosses and algae growing on the bottom, the illusion is created that the waters of the river are painted in different colors: red, blue, green, yellow and even black. Therefore, Caño Crystallis is sometimes called the river of five colors. It is a real miracle to see such indescribable beauty with your own eyes.

The Socotra Islands are a World Heritage Site. They are quite inaccessible and adapted only for ecotourism. Restaurants, hotels and a high level of service? Forget it, because the first roads were built here just a couple of years ago. However, a visit to Socotra will be the most an unforgettable journey in your life if you dare to endure discomfort. Being here is like going to another planet. Vegetable world this land is unique: a huge number of plants growing on the island, you will not see anywhere else. This exceptional flora originated here thanks to the island's isolation and favorable climate.

8. Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni, Bolivia... Uyuni is the biggest salt Lake in the world. But interesting feature this lake is not only about its scale. Uyuni is a solid salt marsh with a smooth mirror surface, on which you can ride a car. In fact, Uyuni is a huge lump of salt. The lake has a high economic value for Bolivia, due to the extraction of its colossal reserves of salt. Here salt is used not only for food, it is even used as a building material. Therefore, travelers have the opportunity to stay in a real salt hotel.

The wonderful Kliluk Lake is located in British Columbia. The waters of the lake are rich in various minerals and upon evaporation, many spots of minerals are formed on the surface, which, depending on the season, are painted in different colors - an incredibly striking sight. In addition to its magical appearance, Kliluk is also famous for its healing properties.