Top 10 most beautiful places in the world

One of the most famous waterfalls in Icelands south region, Seljalandsfoss is a must-visit stop on any drive along the ring road.

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Pro tip: Visit this protected land in the Patagonia region during Chiles summer, the sun doesnt set on the soaring granite pillars until after 10 p.m.

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Take a river cruise down the Li, which runs 85 kilometers through the region of Guangxi in southern China, for some of the countrys most incredible scenery.

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One of the quaint fishing villages that make up the colorful Cinque Terre, Manarola is rife with grapevines, lemon groves and medieval walls. You can only imagine the views from here.

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This national park and nature reserve occupies part of the Namib Desert. Wild game like mountain zebras, ostriches and kudus roam over the red sand dunes.

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Possibly the most scenic stop along Big Sur, the McWay Falls plunge 80 feet over a gorgeous sandy shore and into the Pacific Ocean.

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This state park comprises 17 miles of rugged Kauai coastline. Hikers can walk along the cliffs and valleys while taking in panoramic views of the Pacific.

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Pamukkale, which means cotton castle, is a stack of white travertine mineral pools in southwest Turkey. The UNESCO World Heritage Site looks over the Byzantine-Roman city of Denizli.

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Visit in the early morning before the crowds pile in and youll see light beams gliding in and out of the slot canyon, making it seem like the walls are on fire.

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Set inside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise is a year-round resort destination. On a sunny day, the impossibly blue lake reflects the surrounding snowcapped mountains.

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If we ever want to go off the grid, youll find us in this tropical Thai paradise. We dont need much more in life than these mangrove forests and majestic blue waters framed by limestone cliffs.

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This picture-perfect glacial lake is the Swiss equivalent of Italys Lake Como. Around it, the city of Lugano is a melting pot of Swiss and Mediterranean culture.

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The most iconic landscape in South Africa, Table Mountain looks over Cape Town. You can see its flat peak from almost anywhere in the city, often surrounded by clouds.

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The result of a prehistoric lake that dried up, this area in southwest Bolivia is now covered by bright-white salt formations that give the illusion of walking in the clouds.

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Within Fiordland National Park youll find Milford Sound, the poster for New Zealands South Island. [You might recognize the landscape from The Lord of the Rings.]

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This national park in Chinas Hunan provincefeaturing dozens of pillar-like mountainswas used as a model for the setting of the movie Avatar.

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Youve never seen a wine country like this before. Hundreds of vineyardscalled quintasgrow grapes on the steep, undulating hills surrounding the Douro River.

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This active volcano southwest of Tokyo is revered in Japanese culture, as it is believed to be the countrys holiest mountain. During springtime, cherry blossoms light up the five lakes surrounding it.

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Visit Grand Teton National Park during any season and it will punch you in the gut [in the best way]. The park includes the Teton mountain range and Jackson Hole valley.

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This archeological area encompasses more than 2,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monuments that date back to the kingdom of Pagan in the ninth century.

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These gorgeous mountains are made up of layers of different-colored sandstone and minerals that have been pressed together for over 24 million years.

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This fishing village sits above the Arctic Circle in Norways Lofoten Islands and has a population of about 300. Just imagine the northern lights from here.

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Wed drive the 150-mile Great Ocean Road in Victoria just for a glimpse of these dreamy limestone stacks.

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One of the seven new natural wonders of the world, these incredible waterfalls frame the Argentina-Brazil border. Together they make up the largest system of waterfalls in the world.

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These famous cliffs in County Clare have made several big-screen appearances in movies like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The Princess Bride.

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On the outskirts of Kyoto, this giant bamboo grove is filled with thick, green towering stalks that sway and creek to the rhythm of the wind.

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Often described as the most alien-looking place on earth, this small island in the Arabian Sea is known for its unique dragon blood trees.

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Remote and sparsely populated, Palawan just might be the most beautiful island in the world. Its basically a long sliver of villages surrounded by crystal-clear water, lagoons and lush forest.

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Nicknamed the blue city, this locale in northern Moroccos Rif Mountains is known for its blue-washed walls, serpentine cobblestone streets and Moorish architecture.

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Theres a reason Rio de Janeiros famous coastline is one of the most photographed landscapes in the world. Its always summer on the endless stretch of sand framed by the Two Brothers Mountain.

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Sure, gazing from the top of the Arc de Triomphe onto Pariss main avenue is basically looking at a concrete jungle. But its the prettiest damn concrete jungle in the world.

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This Andalucían city stands atop El Tajo gorge, which the Guadalevín River flows through. A jaw-dropping bridge connects the 15th-century new town from the old city that dates back to Moorish rule.

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Iceland could basically be on another planet. Just look at this black sand beach framed by basalt columns near the village of Vik on the countrys south coast.

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Santorini might be a cliché, but its a cliché for good reason. The islands most famous village is Oia, where narrow, hilly streets lined with whitewashed houses and pink bougainvillea lead to the cobalt Aegean Sea.

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Havent you always wanted to walk on the canopy of the rain forest? Well, in this Costa Rican mountain town, suspension bridges span thick cloud forests, coffee plantations and volcano peaks.

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The most photographed spot in Colorado, the Maroon Bells are twin peaks in Aspens Elk Mountains, separated by a glacial lake and surrounded by national forest. Swoon.

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Sahra al-Beida [called the White Desert in English] is a barren stretch of white rock spires and chalk towers. Its located in Farafra, an area inhabited mostly by bedouins.

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Sure, there are plenty of stunning Caribbean destinations, but the view of the Piton Mountains overlooking the colorful town of Soufrière is something youve gotta see for yourself.

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They were stunning enough for Monet to paintso thats reason enough for us.

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This town in Indias Kerala state sits at the intersection of three mountain streams. Its best known for its sweeping hills covered in tea plantations and verdant forests.

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Theres a reason Croatia is such a hotbed for tourism these days. This national park is complete with cascading waterfalls, cerulean lakes, hiking trails and limestone canyons.

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Humpback whales! Icebergs! The northern lights! Those are just a few of the things youll find in Greenlands tiny capital city.

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Isle of Skye is pretty much a dream world. But no landscape is more iconic here than the Storr cliffs, a series of rocky pinnacles set before a backdrop of rolling green hills and coastline.

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Dotted with shipwrecks and whale bones, Namibias Skeleton Coast is a graveyard of sorts. But the barren stretch of land, where green sea meets sand dunes, is so stark its an eerie type of beautiful.

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Considered to be the spiritual capital of India, this colorful city on the banks of the Ganges River dates back to the 11th century B.C.

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Stand at the top of this 15th-century Incan citadel [almost 8,000 feet above sea level] and look at the river valley beneath you. Youre basically walking in the clouds.

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Taktsang Palphug Monastery, nicknamed Tigers Nest, is a Buddhist temple and the most sacred site in Bhutan. Its built into a steep cliff 3,000 feet above a valley in the Himalayas.

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Of all of natures incredible work, this rainbow-ringed natural hot spring in Yellowstone National Park still manages to blow our minds.

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Located in Lisse in South Holland, Keukenhof is one of the world's largest flower gardens, featuring millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

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This stunning mountain town sits just below the Chinese border. And the view? Those are the vertical rice terraces of the Muong Hoa Valley.

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The best way to explore this floating city is to hop on a gondola and glide along the series of canals. There is a ton of Renaissance art, architecture and history to be found here.

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Moscow has lots of beautiful must-see attractions, but St. Basils stands out from everything else with its intricate multi-colored facade and complex architecture.

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They dont call it grand for nothing. This jaw-dropping natural beauty feels both familiar and otherworldly, evoking both Westerns and Martian vibes.

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There's a lot to explore in Jodhpur, including many palaces, temples, and of course, the winding paths of blue buildings set within the Thar Desert.

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Head to glorious Barcelona where youll find Dalí-esque buildings, tons of intricate mosaics and the best of architect Gaudís work, like the yet-unfinished Sagrada Família.

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