When people think of beautiful places in the world, locations such as Bora Bora, Maldives, Bali, etc come to mind. However, there are a number of other naturally beautiful places in the world which are not always at the forefront of people’s mind. Below is a summary of some beautiful places in the world which you may not know about.
1. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu stands 2,430m above sea-level and is set in the Andes Mountains, Peru. The huge architecture of Machu Picchu blends well with the surrounding environment. Most historians believe that the Inca Empire were the creators of Machu Picchu during the 15th and 16th century.
There are over 150 structures in Machu Picchu ranging from houses to temples. In recent times there have been restorations taking place to try to give tourists more of an idea of what Machu Picchu would have been like during the 15/16th century.
2. Tianzi Mountain
Tianzi Mountain is located in Zhangjiajie, China. It covers an area of 67 square kilometres and the highest peak is 1,262 meters. There are a number of ways to take in the breathtaking scenery for members of the public such as by foot, cable car or bus. Once you reach the top viewpoint, the mountain provides stunning unobstructed views of the peaks. It is known as the Monarch of The Peak Forest.
3. Petra
Petra is a historical city in Jordan and is thought to have been established as early as 312BC. There are approximately 800 breathtaking structures in Petra and it is estimated that around 30,000 people lived in Petra in the past. Their survival in this desert landscape was due to a complex system of water management.
4. Mù Cang Chải
Mù Cang Chải is a district of Yen Bai province in Northeast Vietnam. The landscape of Mu Can Chai is what makes it one of the most amazing places in the world. The mountain sides are covered in rice fields and wooden huts which provide storage and shelter for the locals.. Between the months of September and October the mountain is at its best, with the rice fields being drowned in the Autumn sunlight.
5. Naica Mine
Naica Mine is in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The mine is a lead, zinc and silver mine, and is operated by Industrias Peñoles. The reason this mine has become one of the most beautiful places in the world is because of what else has been discovered. The mine contains gypsum crystals which are nearly a thousand feet below ground. These crystals have been growing at a steady pace for hundreds of thousands of years and now create a spectacular lair reminiscent of something from a Superman movie. Some of the crystals measure up to 11 metres in length, but due to the hazardous nature of the crystals in terms of shape, the mine ceased operations in October 2015.
6. Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is located in the Valley of The Ten Peaks in Alberta, Canada. It is a glacially-fed lake and creates a spectacular landscape. There are a number of walking/hiking trails located in the area which are usually popular with tourists. The trail along the lake is 300 metres long and the view from the top is stunning, making it one of the most photographed locations in the whole of Canada.
7. Hang Son Doong
Hang Soon Doong is a cave located in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam. The cave is known to be the largest cave passage in the world. August 2013 was the first time that tourists explored the cave at a cost of $3,000 per person. Permits are required to access the cave and in 2015 the number of permits issued was only 500. For those lucky enough to get hold of one of the permits and get the chance to explore the cave, the inside is truly breathtaking and you will soon realise why it is ranked as one of the most beautiful places in the world!
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