The earth is truly a magnificent place startling us constantly with its beauty and splendor. From tall mountains to steep valleys with exotic fauna to amazing sunsets on the beaches, there is no problem or worry that can plague you at these places. In this article, we present to you some small pieces of Eden on earth, which guarantee to take your breath away with their exquisiteness.
Breathtaking Places in the World
1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Rated among the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, Angkor Wat is divinely beautiful- with its majestic and grand architecture preserved for centuries. It’s pretty as a picture. At Sunrise, as the streaks of sunlight up the magnificent façade, hundreds of tourists gather every day to capture the beauty with them.
2. Hitachi Seaworld Park Japan
A garden of Eden in the reality, this park is endless miles of sheer beauty for as far as your eyes can see. The park is a sight to behold in every season with blue-eyed beautiful flowers in the spring season and a plethora of beautiful varieties of flowers in all seasons, right beside the backdrop of the ocean making this park an ideal escape from the world.
3. Fly Geyser, Nevada
The coolest sight ever, this is a man-made geothermal geyser created entirely by accident. The water is constantly released to around 5 meters high in the air. Its brilliant colors and shapes with the magnificent spray make it definitely worth a visit!
4. Taj Mahal, India
Located in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments carved from marble, is one of the most loved seven wonders. It is said to be built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz. On a moonlit night, from the banks of river Yamuna, the entire building gains a silvery glow and radiates moonlight all over creating a beautiful spectacle.
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5. Eiffel Tower, Paris
From Notre-Dame de Paris, Louvre Museum and the Musée d’Orsay to Paris Lido Burlesque Show, there are many legendary attractions and experiences that you shouldn’t miss in Paris. But of all, the towering centerpiece of the city of love, the Eiffel Tower is a sight to behold any time of the day. However at dusk, when the building is decked up with fairy lights, the place becomes ethereal and the most romantic destination ever for spending memorable moments with your special one.
6. Stonehenge, England
Said to be built around 2,000 BC, this mystical circle of stones has been both mesmerizing as well as intriguing people over centuries with its stark beauty and surroundings. Ancient & enigmatic, this site is considered both spiritually as well as historically important and attracts the crowds at all times of the year.
7. Grand Canyon, USA
One of the seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is a result of over 6 million years of geological processes. The magnificent and endless mountain peaks spreading for miles and miles with the Colorado River winding in the valley below provide you with a view that you will carry around for the rest of your life.
8. Macchu Picchu, Peru
The remains of Macchu Pichu, the legendary ‘lost capital of Incas’ of the 15th century, are one of the mysterious & incredible sites in the world. Above 2000 feet from the ground and the gurgling Urubamba River, the magnificent structures house palaces, temples, and houses, all carved intricately from the mountain top.
9. Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), North Pole
One of the most spectacular phenomena of nature, Aurora Borealis is a spectacle of multi-colored lights blanketing the dark skies of the North Pole extreme regions. This light show by nature magnificently surpasses any human effort with ease. These are visible in the Northernmost hemisphere i.e. the nations of Canada, Alaska & Scandinavia during the harsh, chilly winters.
10. The Himalayan Peaks
The snowcapped Himalayan peaks are home to many of the tallest peaks in the world, which are greatly admired not just for the promise of adventure they extend, but also for their versatile beauty and landscapes. The pristine streams, valleys and glaciers, rivers, and the unique flora are a visual treat to the people that come together for a trekking jaunt. The mysterious peaks intrigue and challenge the hikers all over the world for a lifetime experience.
11. Lunar Rainbow, Victoria Falls, Zambia
One of the rarest sights in the world, the beautiful myriad of colors reflecting off the moonlight in the background of the unspoiled beauty of the waterfall is simply divine. This site is most prominent during full moon days of the high rise days.
12. Rock face city, Petra, Jordan
Among the ancient seven wonders, this city carved in the rock stayed hidden for almost 1,600 years. The Nabatean expertise in carving magnificent structures out of standing mountains is out of this world, making this city indeed the jewel of the Middle East and worth a sojourn all the way.
13. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The largest living structure on earth that is even visible from earth’s orbit- the barrier reefs are like mini-cities with a plethora of aquatic species estimated to be over 20 million years old. It is breathtakingly beautiful, with its rich diversity of living beings stretching over 300,000 miles.
14. Zhangye Danxia Landform, China
The multi-colored mountains in Danxia are totally exceptional. The landform turns in to brilliant designs as magnificent as an artist’s canvas for as far as the eye can see and is a result of erosion for millions of years and is visited by wondrous travelers in droves every year.
15. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Fondly referred to as the world’s largest mirror, this is the world’s largest salt flats. In the rainy season, when water covers the surface, the magnificent landscape with a wide skyline and seamless clouds with the sun is beautifully reflected, creating a visually appealing spectacle that will make you reluctant to move from there.
Life is short, why waste it staring at your machine at your desk? Pack your bags right now and find out yourself how breathtaking each of these is actually!
