While you're young, it's time to travel! After all, you will have to build a career, start a family, raise children, help your parents in the garden on weekends, and much more - there’s no time for travel anymore! But youth is what you need! Today we will tell you about twenty places that you should definitely visit before you turn forty.
1. Venice, Italy
“A beauty betrothed to the sea” - this is how poets spoke about Venice. This is a city of lovers, a fairy tale city, romantic and picturesque. It's definitely worth a visit, but be careful: Venice is incredibly hot and very, very crowded, so plan your route in advance. The best time here is in late autumn or winter, and, of course, in the evenings!
2. Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
These Orthodox monasteries very calm, spiritual and majestic. The atmosphere in this place is simply incredible! If you want a thoughtful and leisurely walk through the mountains in Greece, then this is just for you.
3. Balos, Crete
This is a wonderful place where you can swim and enjoy the beauty of nature. The views are simply breathtaking!
4. Vatnajokull, Iceland
This giant relict glacier in Iceland will surely amaze you with its calm power. And in general, Iceland is incredibly beautiful, we definitely recommend visiting there. But be careful, this country is quite expensive.
5. Marrakesh, Morocco
If you are a fan of the atmosphere and spirit of the East, then Morocco is the ideal place to experience all of the above! By the way, this state is quite open to Europeans, so you are unlikely to feel uncomfortable there.
6. Barcelona, Spain
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, the capital of Catalonia is always open to tourists. Majestic squares, huge Catholic churches, interesting museums and the unique Spanish flavor - all this is Barcelona!
7. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
This Croatian national park simply mesmerizing! Words are unnecessary here, these lakes need to be seen. By the way, Croatia itself is also very picturesque: visit Dubrovnik, take a ride along the Dalmatian Riviera - the Balkans will find something to surprise you with!
8. Jerusalem, Israel
Comments are unnecessary here. Jerusalem is the Holy Land, where the Christian faith began and history was made. Visiting here is a must have.
9. Istanbul, Türkiye
Another place for those who want to feel the oriental atmosphere. Istanbul is a large, bustling, open and pleasant, if somewhat hectic, city. Be sure to visit here!
10. Flower fields, Holland
Fields where tulips grow to the horizon are the hallmark of the Netherlands. We assure you, it is very beautiful! And in Holland itself there is something to see, just like Amsterdam alone.
11. Santorini, Greece
This area in Greece is famous for its incredible picturesque views. Greece itself is a very beautiful Mediterranean European country. We recommend visiting it in the spring: then it is not hot and there are fewer people.
12. Rome, Italy
Eternal City, the capital of the world, the cradle of history - all this is about Rome. European civilization began in Rome, which was reflected in the city: it is huge, calm, majestic and truly ancient. Cathedrals, ancient forums, the Colosseum and of course the Vatican - all this cannot be missed! Be sure to include Italy in your travel plans.
13. Paris, France
The city of romance and lovers, charming and imposing Paris is one of the pillars of European culture! And although in recent years the city is definitely not the same as it was before, we still highly recommend visiting here.
14. Prague, Czech Republic
Ancient, very sophisticated, gothic and gloomy in a good way, Prague is a city that you definitely need to see at least once in your life. The Czech Republic will delight you with beer and Czech sausages, as well as wonderful examples of medieval architecture.
15. Durmitor, Montenegro
If you visit Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, take the time to go to neighboring Montenegro. The country is very small, but very picturesque. Its pearl is the Durmitor National Park in the north of the state. Forests, majestic mountains, crystal clean lakes– in general, it’s worth it!
16. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is an incredibly pleasant city. It is atmospheric, sincere and inviting. The prices there are low, and the views are wonderful, the parliament alone is worth it! In general, we highly recommend that you somehow spend a day or two in the Hungarian capital.
Often travel turns into sightseeing according to a list. Boring? Then you should pay attention to natural or man-made masterpieces that are not so popular that reference books start with them and tourists crowd around them. In this article we will talk about not the most famous places places on the planet that are a must-see.
1. Go surfing in the center, in the English Park, on the waves of the stormy Aishen stream.
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2. Drink tea in the rainforest center inside the concrete building of the Barbican Arts Centre.
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3. Go through the longest (3.2 kilometers) labyrinth on the Longleat estate in the English county of Wiltshire.
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10. Visit the northernmost part on the beach of Cape Grenen, near the city of Skagen. The cape is washed by two seas: the North and the Baltic.
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11. Explore the intricate network of Phong Nha Vo caves, listed World Heritage UNESCO.
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15. Take an open-air thermal bath in the town of Banos, famous for its hot springs and twin waterfalls.
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16. Take a photo on the market square against the backdrop of neat rows of colorful ancient buildings in a Polish city.
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17. Walk along the footbridge in the old Hungarian fishing village on the ice-free Lake Bokod, where all the houses are on stilts.
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18. Swim between the Wonderful Waterfalls near the village of Carbost on the Scottish Isle of Skye.
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19. Visit Setenil de las Bodegas in (Spain) - the city is built right into the rock and pieces of rock serve as roofs for houses.
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20. Rent a canoe in the village of Giethoorn, known as the Dutch Venice - instead of streets there are canals.
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21. Resist from diving into the neon green sulfur lake in Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland National Park in .
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22. Avoid the crowds at Stonehenge by opting instead for the Machry Moor Stone Circles on the peat moors of the Scottish island of Arran.
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23. Appreciate the ultra-modern design of the Bodeas Isios winery building in the region in Spain.
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24. Avoid the spray of the Staubbach Falls, which pours down right next to the church and houses in a Swiss village in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
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25. Admire the intricate patterns decorating houses and churches in the village of Pyrgi, on the Greek island.
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26. Freeze with delight looking at the fabulous Basilica of Las Lajas, built on a bridge over a gorge near the Colombian city of Ipialez.
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27. Stay at an Ice Hotel in the provinces of Canada, where not only the walls, but all the furniture, including the beds, are made of ice.
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28. Find the burial place of the ancient Greek ruler Amyntas among the Lycian tombs built on the mountainside in Fethiye ().
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29. Believe that this is not a dream, but reality, looking at a grotto with unusually bright blue water in Brus National Park in (Canada).
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30. Appreciate the panorama of the emerald tea plantation, located at an altitude of 2500 meters near the town of Munnar in.
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What attracts modern tourists? Historical places, variety of architectural forms, gorgeous beaches, the opportunity for profitable shopping, amazing natural scenery. World tourism has long decided on the top 10 countries that definitely need to be visited. The leaders included France, Türkiye, and Italy. Australia, Austria, Germany, China, UK, Spain and USA. Why are these states so attractive to travelers?
France
France, which is associated with endless romance, is ready to offer tourists entertainment for every taste! This country combines both modernity and antiquity: the Louvre and, a walk along the banks of the Seine and a visit to the Moulin Rouge extravaganza, Notre Dame Cathedral and glass skyscrapers. Add in top-notch luxury boutique shopping, some of the world's finest wines, unparalleled cuisine and endless attractions, and it's easy to see why more than 79 million travelers flock here each year.
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Türkiye
“All-inclusive” Türkiye, which has won the love of our compatriots, is famous not only for its luxurious hotels and well-groomed beaches. The abundance of historical, natural and archaeological attractions that are located here force travelers to get out of the hotels, tempted by exciting excursions.
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Italy
Thanks to centuries of rich culture, high fashion, glorious history, amazing climate and national cuisine Italy has been at the peak of tourism success for many years. Except azure sea and golden beaches, here you will admiringly contemplate the exquisite simplicity of Ravenna, the nobility and tranquility of Siena, the patriarchal nature of Pesaro, the luxury of San Remo or the somewhat frightening Volterra. But you shouldn’t be afraid of the notorious mafia. It has long become a tourism brand attracting travelers.
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Australia
If you manage to get to Australia, you will definitely fall in love with it! Except exciting excursions, the best coffee with milk, golden beaches and the endless ocean, here you will immediately feel like a citizen of the world, because the futuristic architecture of Australian cities erases all boundaries.
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Austria
The splendor of crystal clear lakes, caps of snow-white snow, amazing alpine landscapes, the unforgettable taste of Viennese coffee and the bitterness of chocolate - this is only a small part of what awaits any tourist who finds himself in Austria! It’s not for nothing that the treasury of this country is annually replenished with money left here by grateful guests.
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Germany
Amazing country! There is neither the Leaning Tower of Pisa nor the works of Gaudi, but the Germans are creating a unique tourist product. Various festivals, recognizable gastronomic delights, fairs - there is something to do here.
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China
This country amazingly combines urban, minimalist modernity and the richness of thousand-year-old culture. It is not surprising that China is truly exotic for Europeans.
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United Kingdom
For a traveler who has traveled outside his native country more than once, visiting the UK is a tourist must-have. After all, listening to stories about Wilkshire, Big Ben and the Thames is one thing, but seeing this splendor with your own eyes is quite another.
Short link to this post: http://go.levik.blog/top10Lately, links like “Forty incredibly beautiful places you need to visit this summer” have been popping up on various LiveJournals and Facebook. You open it, and there are simply forty unearthly beauties presented, with incredibly smart contrast. It’s clear that such lists are collected by people sitting at home and surfing the Internet in search of beautiful photos.
I decided to make my own list. "Leva"s world Top 10" - ten incredible places where I myself have been, I can vouch for them, and getting to them is not very difficult. Moreover, nine of them are places that I knew nothing about before planning a trip there - let's say that for the most part these places are widely known in narrow circles (The list is not in order, so don’t think that standard one is more beautiful and incredible than number ten.)
1. Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan
Shrine of the goddess Inari, in the town of Fushimi on the outskirts of Kyoto. It is famous for its orange torii gate. The gates line the paths so tightly that they form orange tunnels through which you can walk. The symbolism of the fox - the messenger of Inari - is visible throughout the territory. You can easily wander here all day.
The entire complex is located on a healthy wooded hill. The gate harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding greenery. Going out and looking at the tunnel from the outside is just as interesting as walking inside.
The paths go up the hill where the temples are located, and from where the beautiful view southern part of Kyoto. There are about a dozen small shops along the paths. Their caretakers sell drinks and cookies, and can even pour you some tea. Houses are passed down from generation to generation. The owners also monitor the cleanliness and order in their area.
Getting to Fushimi Inari from the center of Kyoto is easy - you can walk for an hour, or you can take the subway in 15 minutes. By the way, this is the only place on the list where I have been three times!
2. Huangshan Mountains, China
Nature Reserve in the Huangshan Mountains - probably the most beautiful place in the mountains where I've ever been. Having recently returned from China, I wrote a lot about our trip to these mountains: , .
In the park there are good concrete paths through all the mountains; there is no need to climb there, but you do have to walk a lot up and down steps. Try to go in the spring, when it is still cool and there are not many tourists. I advise you to spend at least one night there in the mountains (there are hotels). If you don’t have a lot of time, it’s better not to waste it (and energy) on ascent on foot- go to cable car, and take a longer walk at the top.
We traveled from Shanghai - by night train, then by minibus and bus. .
3. Petra, Jordan
Petra is an abandoned city in the desert mountains of Jordan. After a long narrow gorge, which served as a natural defense in ancient times, a view opens up to huge classical facades carved into the rocks. (One of them appeared at the end of the third Indiana Jones film.)
I remember when I visited Petra, it made a huge impression on me (much more than, say, the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx, which I visited on the same trip). I wrote about this place then.
The easiest way to get here is from Eilat in Israel - it is located right at the Jordanian border, and from there it’s a one and a half to two hour taxi ride. Taxi drivers on the Jordanian side are just waiting to take tourists to Petra - the main thing is to bargain with them (in 2009 we paid about 50 dinars). Don't be alarmed if you have to change from one taxi to another a couple of times. In the end you will pay as much as agreed. You can probably also fly to Amman and take a taxi from there.
4.Machu Picchu, Peru
Perhaps the only place on this list that I knew about long before going there. Basically, I went to Peru to see him. But it's worth it. Like Petra, Machu Picchu is an abandoned city that has been forgotten by everyone for many centuries. (Although there is a version that the city was a monastery.) It was “discovered” again about a hundred years ago, excavated and turned into a world-class tourist attraction.
Due to huge demand, it is worth taking care of tickets in advance (only a limited number of people are allowed per day). You can also come to the city along the Inca Trail - there are options for this hike for a week, half a week, and a couple of days (of which you actually walk the first day, and the second - in the city). When booking, be sure to pay extra money to climb the small mountain Huayna Picchu. The forty-minute climb is worth the effort - the mountain offers an amazing view of the entire complex.
To get to Machu Picchu you need to fly to Cusco, and from there take a couple of hours by train. By the way, we were informed that in the second part of the name it is important to pronounce the letter “k”. The word "picchu" means "mountain" in the local language, and "picchu" means "pussy".
5. City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain
This "City" is a complex of several ultra-modern buildings by the architect Santiago Calatrava. Each of them rivals the much more famous Sydney Opera House in beauty, and together they form one of the more futuristic compositions you will see anywhere outside of a cinema. The complex includes buildings for an opera, a three-dimensional cinema, a science museum and an aquarium. It's all framed beautiful gardens and swimming pools.
The "City" is located on the outskirts of Valencia, about an hour's walk from historical center. A river once flowed here. It was redirected due to floods, and a city park was made in the riverbed. The city of the future was built on its territory in the late 1990s - early 2000s. Don’t be lazy to get to it - I personally know a couple of people who, being in Valencia, never saw this beauty.
But you can actually get to Valencia from Barcelona - the train takes a couple of hours, and in principle it’s possible to go for a day if you get up early enough.
6. Jokulsarlon - ice lagoon, Iceland
Don't try to pronounce the name of this magical place. At least I never tried - I called it “Jo-something lagoon”, but Google understands “ice lagoon” perfectly well. It is located a few hours' drive from Reykjavik, and is a bay connected to the sea by a narrow canal. A glacier descends from the mountains into the bay, from which blocks of ice break off.
These blocks, the size of a car to a subway car, float slowly and quietly. But sometimes they collide and then you can watch in slow motion how mountains turn over. The ice is pure, gives off a blue color, but sometimes with black layers - this is a mark of volcanic eruptions.
At low tide, icebergs float through a narrow channel into the sea, and at high tide they turn back. When the former encounter the latter, a unique “wall to wall” action occurs.
Fly to Reykjavik, take a car. You can also take a boat ride around the lagoon, but even this is not necessary. The main thing is to sit on the shore and take in the greatness of nature.
7. Mont Saint Michel, France
Imagine a castle like from Disneyland, only real, medieval. Now imagine that he is standing on a huge rock in the middle of the sea. Here it is - the fabulous Abbey of Saint-Michel. Located near the coast of Normandy, at low tide Saint-Michel stands in the middle of an expanse of wet sand. And at high tide, the entire space around it is filled with water. Until an isthmus was built in the last century that never floods, getting into the castle was a life-threatening adventure.
Inside the castle-fortress there is a small town. It seems like there is even a place to stay overnight (but there are few places and they are expensive). It’s much more affordable to stay in one of the hotels outside, and then, at dawn, go wander around the territory of Saint-Michel before it fills with tourists.
In the evening the abbey is illuminated, but the lights are turned off quite early - we were never able to photograph it. We visited Saint-Michel by car, but it is quite possible to get here from Paris without it - by train and bus. There are even one-day tours, but then you won’t be able to see the castle either in the evening or in the first rays of dawn.
8. Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
The only place on this list in the United States, Antelope Canyon is located near the much more famous Grand Canyon. You will most likely visit both in one trip. So, don’t be lazy to drive an extra hour by car to look at Antelope.
It is located near the town of Page, Arizona. Actually, from there you will be picked up on a special tour bus by the Indians who take tourists to Antelope. It seems like you can’t get there on your own - you have to go with one of the tour operators, since the canyon is located on the land of a frost reservation.
The visit takes no more than a couple of hours, including the round trip. The canyon is small, one might even say intimate, but the beautiful sandy curves of the walls, on which the rays streaming from above play, are a very worthwhile sight.
We flew to Phoenix, from which it was about five hours away by car, but it seemed like we could fly directly to Page.
9. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is a hidden valley in the middle of Switzerland. She was huddled between two sheer walls Swiss Alps. The houses of several villages located in the valley look funny and miniature in comparison with the gigantic steep walls, from which powerful waterfalls flow in many places.
To get to Lauterbrunnen you need to take a mountain train up from a town called Interlaken. Fortunately, the railway system in Switzerland works about as well as their famous clock. You won't get lost anywhere, you won't be late anywhere.
Once in Lautenbrunnen you can walk along the valley itself, or you can go further up, choosing the left or right “bank”. There will be beauty on both sides, mountains and waterfalls. From here you can climb to a place called Schilthorn - favorite place in the world of my friend Macatun.
10. Chefchaouen, Morocco
The last place on my list is in Africa. Don't worry - it's safe, North Africa- Morocco. The city of Chefchaouen is traditionally painted in sky blue and white, and is very different from the other cities of the Maghreb that I have seen. (Those wear sandy ocher shades.) In the color and randomness of its old town, Chefchaouen is a bit like Santorini, but with a much more exotic flavor.
Unlike most of Morocco, where, in addition to Berber and Arabic, they mostly speak French, Chefchaouen speak Spanish quite well (which, in principle, did not help us much during the visit).
Walking through the labyrinthine streets of the local medina is beautiful in different ways both day and night - you feel like you are in a Middle Eastern fairy tale.
You can get here by taking a taxi from Tangier (where ferries go from Spain). Don’t forget to bargain with the driver (regardless of the “official” list of prices that he will show you). Very unique place lies a little out of the way - in the western part of the country, but deserves a detour to look there.
In conclusion
This list does not pretend to be objective, and someone will probably have objections like “How could you not include XXXXXX?!” or “But YYYYYY is a complete tourist crap!” (yes, I’m thinking about you right now!) Share. I'll know where to go next.“Three things make a person happy: love, interesting work and the opportunity to travel...” said Ivan Bunin. We hope everything is fine with your love and interesting work. But we will help you with travel! After all, it’s already spring, and you can feel it most clearly on the road. PEOPLETALK offers you a small guide to the most beautiful places of our planet that you might want to travel to.
Colored Zhangye cliffs Danxia, China
It seems these mountain ranges- the creation of an artist who generously painted the canvas with bright colors. According to many researchers, the rocks acquired this color due to the fact that this area was under water for approximately 100 million years. After the drought, the water evaporated, and the remaining silt gave the rocks a riot of colors. In 2010, Zhangye Cliffs were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
"Sea of Stars" on Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
This place is the dream of all romantics. The shore is strewn with thousands of glowing lights, as if reflecting the starry night sky. This phenomenon is easily explained: flickering is created by single-celled organisms - phytoplankton. This sight is worth a sleepless night!
Great Chinese Wall, China
One of the largest architectural monuments in the world, with a length of 21,196 km, undoubtedly deserves attention. About 40 million tourists visit this place every year. This incredible structure is also included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Northern lights, Iceland
Everyone should see this magical phenomenon at least once in their life! The radiance can be observed from many parts of our vast northern country, for example in Murmansk. But in Iceland you can kill two birds with one stone: you will see the northern lights on clear nights from October to April, and from February to March you can see the largest mammals in the world - whales and killer whales - from the shores. Agree, the trip is worth it.
Taj Mahal, India
People from all over the world come to see one of the most famous landmarks in the world. different countries. In a year alone, the Taj Mahal is visited by 3 to 6 million people. The incredibly beautiful structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan after the death of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. More than 22 thousand craftsmen worked on the creation of this architectural masterpiece. The Indian Pearl is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Park Shinjuku-gyoen, Japan
The very place where beautiful sakura blooms every spring! The incredible beauty of natural wild cherry blossoms in Japanese gardens is called Hanami. This holiday is national tradition, admiring the flowers lasts from 7 to 10 days. Shinjuku Gyoen Park has become one of the most visited places in Japan due to its beauty. So, when going to the Land of the Rising Sun, choose the end of March and the beginning of April.
Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities not only Italy, but the whole world! The city literally stands on the water: it is built on 122 islands and connected by 400 bridges. Venice has its own amazing atmosphere that attracts tourists and forever sank into the heart of everyone who has been there.
Mountain river cave Hang Son Dung, Vietnam
This cave, by the way the largest in the world, was discovered in 2009. On at the moment it has been explored only 2.5 km in depth. The width of the giant cave reaches 100 m, and the height is 250. This underground kingdom is filled with incredible beauty. Inside there is a river whose depth reaches 200 meters! This place is a real find for tourists, photographers and lovers of unforgettable experiences. Hang Son Doong is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent!
Angel Falls, Venezuela
One of the most beautiful and high waterfalls world is located in Venezuela. The scale of this creation of nature is difficult to imagine! The total height of the waterfall reaches 1054 m, and the height is 807 m. Angel is located in the territory National Park Canaima, and in 1994 UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site.
Antelope Canyon, USA
You've probably come across the amazing beauty of the canyon more than once in photographs, movies and music videos. The canyon is located in the southwestern United States. The tawny-red walls are naturally formed giant crevices in the sandy rocks. Its length is just over 100 m. If you decide to visit this magical place, know that it is best to observe the beauty of the canyon when the sun is at its zenith.
Lake Ritsa, Abkhazia
Another magical place that is not so far away, but will definitely delight you with its beauty, is the high-altitude Lake Ritsa, surrounded by majestic mountains. This is one of the most important attractions of Abkhazia. Its length reaches almost 2 km, its depth is about 150 m, and the height of the surrounding mountains is 3200 m. The spectacle is so beautiful that it is difficult to believe that it is real! We recommend!
Salt Flat of Uyuni, Bolivia
It’s quite possible to walk across the sky if you visit a dried-out salt lake in the south of the desert plain of the Altiplano, in the departments of Oruro and Potosi. This most unusual lake in the world, with an area of 10,582 km2, is one of the largest salt marshes in the world. But thousands of people come here not for the salt, but for the incredible beauty!
Mount Ararat, Türkiye
Despite the fact that the mountain itself is located in Turkey, an extraordinary view of it opens from Armenia. For the Armenian people, the mountain is a symbol of the state, and, according to biblical legend, it was here that Noah’s Ark landed. famous mountain consists of two peaks - Big Ararat (5165 m) and Small Ararat (3925 m). Ararat amazes with its beauty and majesty and is definitely worth seeing with your own eyes!
Tianmen (Heaven's Gate), China
China is a country with rich culture and incredibly beautiful nature, and one of its most popular attractions, of course, is Tianmen Mountain. Its height is 1518.6 m. To get to the top, you need to overcome a breathtaking path along the world's longest cable car, which is 7455 m long. This route is called the “heavenly highway”. So if you dream of touching the heavens, then this is the place for you!
