30 Most Breathtaking Places in the World

The most breathtaking places in the world are often overlooked, many people now prefer the bustling life of cities over the tranquility of villages and towns. This shift is understandable, as cities offer numerous opportunities for business, hobbies, and other important activities that seem exclusive to urban areas.

The Earth is home to countless mesmerizing locations, and their loss would be irreplaceable, as no human effort can recreate these natural marvels. To highlight this, we’ve compiled a list of the most breathtaking places in the world.

Most Breathtaking Places in the World

The Blue Dragon River, Portugal

This is a really unusual reservoir because of its color and shape. Officially it is called the Odeleite River, but they prefer to call it Blue Dragon as it is mystically dark blue, waving and curling along.

This river is situated in Portugal, in the place of Castro Marim, Algarve. The river’s coast makes a bright contrast with its blue color and creates an unforgivable picture.

Grand Canyon & Havasupai Falls, USA

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One of the worlds’ most well-known places of attraction is the Grand Canyon, situated in Arizona State, USA.

Travelers all over the world come to visit this marvelous creation. The Grand Canyon National Park is a perfect place for hiking, boating and exploring nature. Hotels and travels agencies can provide tourists with trips around it.

There is also precocious treasure hidden there – Havasupai falls. Their waters are of emerald-blue color, which makes this landmark really remarkable. It’s a long hike to get there though.

The Heart Reef, Australia

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The most romantic place in the word is in Australia and it is called The Heart reef. It is a part of world’s biggest reef complexion, which in turn contains more than three thousand other reefs and about nine hundred islands.

The heart Reef stands out from others because of its shape. But the only possibility to see it is form air, because neither divers, nor boaters are allowed to visit it.

Rice Terraces of China

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One of the most wonderful human-made creations, which can compete with natural born sights are terraces of rice in Asia. As you are probably aware, rice has always been one of the main foods for Asian people, and it’s more popular today than ever.

The main problem in growing rice is that rice requires wet soil and plain terrain; and this is done on a mountain surface. This sounds almost impossible, but habitants of Asia adjusted to perfect this process for years, making the landscape a wonder to see.

Aogashima Volcano, Japan

Dangerous beauty –  Aodashima Volcano is an active Volcano which people still live on, it is a home to about 200 habitants.

There is a small village called Aogashima and to get there is very difficult, this is why the nature here is pure and untouched.

Hillier lake, Australia

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In Western Australia there is an unusual lake situated. It is called Hillier lake and its main attraction is its color. A pink lake in the very center of Recherché Archipelago.

If you watch it from air, you may think it is a pond. You can easily think, that somebody left a huge pink piece of bubble-gum on the floor. All though the color looks unnatural, the water here is safe and it’s been the same sine the lake’s discovering 1802.

Chittorgarh Fort, India

This is the biggest fort situated in India. It has long and rich story, it has sustained a lot of attacks but has never been broken. The First attack was made in the year 1303.

Cinque Terre, Italy

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Cinque Terre in Italy is considered to be a UNESCO world heritage site. If you want to make a trip to this unforgettable place, you should remember that cars are not allowed here. You can travel by foot or take one of local trains only.

There are five villages connected with one another; they look very romantic. There are also fishing communities for outdoor vacation lovers.

Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

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Mamanuca Islands is one of the best resorts in Fiji and represents a chain of 20 islands. They say the history of these islands began in 1500 b.c.

Meteora, Greece

Meteora is built on a sandstone peak, which is very hard to access. Once upon a time you had to be held by a special net and be lifted up by other people to get to this magical place.

Nowadays it has become easier, as a tourist you can now get to Meteora by walking along specially made paths that lead you all the way to the top.

Pamukkale, Turkey

One of the best places to visit in Turkey is Pamukkale. The area is completely white and it looks like the place is paved in cotton.

Why cotton? Because “pamuk” in translation from Turkish means directly this word. Everyone who comes to turkey should visit this marvelous place.

It is considered to be a geologic wonder, it is also worth mentioning bathing in its pools can bring invaluable use to health.

Santorini, Greece

According to comments of tourists who have visited Greece, Santorini Island is the most magical place among all others. It is ancient and its beaches are colorful.

This is due to volcanic accidents, which Santorini had to hold. One of the most extraordinary beaches here is the red beach. Sand in this place is really red yet the water is always cool.

Crystal Cave, Mexico

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In Naica, Mexico you can find lots of crystals of huge size and weight. They are situated in a cave and all of them are completely natural. The biggest ones can reach 55 tones. The cave is hidden under the ground which is about 1000 feet down.

Venice, Italy

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The most famous place in the world, where every tourist wants to go is Venice. Everybody knows about this marvelous river-based architecture.

One could say this is the most romantic tourism site on Earth, what’s more romantic than boating along the ancient Grand Canal with your partner?

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park is actually the first National Park in the world. Its lake – Yellowstone Lake – is the biggest one in North America, it also has one of the biggest petrified forests in the whole world.

Underneath Yellowstone is said to be a massive volcano waiting to erupt.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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Salarde, also called the world’s giant mirror. The water here covers the area and reflects the sky and surrounding landscape, making it look like a giant mirror.

Tianzi Mountains, China

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In Zhangjiajiein Hunan Province, China there are the Tianzi Mountains. People call them “The Monarch of the PeakForest”, because on the mountain peaks, the trees grow, separated from one another, making the forest look like something in a fantasy movies.

Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan

HitachiSeasidePark is famous with its flowers. There are trees and flowers of different types and colors, which make you feel a door of a fairy tale country opened. The parks changes as season change. In stays just few time in same color, after it runs like another place. But no, this still HitachiPark, which charms you whenever you get there.

Machu Picchu, Peru

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Machu Picchu is an Inca settlement in Peru. Inca civilization owned this place till 16-th century; after Spanish occupied it. MachuPicchu is a part of UNESCO world heritage, because this in ancient place rich history. Nowadays it is fully of access for tourist and ancient travel lovers. Hotels provide them with all necessary information and help to organize excursions.

Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil

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Lençóis Maranhenses is a National Park in Brazil. It looks like desert, filled with water, where small dunes are situated. Travelers are allowed to spend time there. The best time for visiting is from May till September, because during this period weather is sunny and its lagoons full of water.

Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Bhutan

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There is nothing more soul fulfilling like visiting a beautiful Buddhist temple. Taktsang Palphug Monastery is one them, it is situated in Himalayan mountains. It is often called Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s nest.

The access here is possible, but very difficult. It will take about two hours climbing the mountains and walking mountain paths. This area is isolated from usual civilization, that’s why it is so difficult to get there.

Batu Caves, Malaysia

Batu caves are situated near KualaLumpur, Malaysia. It is dedicated to hindu’s god of war. These caves are soulful place. If you come there, for sure you will be able to reach connection with nature. There are lots of Hindu pictures and statues in Hindu temples of Batu caves.

Hampi, India

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Hampi in an ancient India place. There are many Indian temples, where you can enjoy beauty of its exotic culture. It is easy to get to Hampi. As you can arrive here in aby way you like: b car, bus, train or even plain. All its area is surrounded by boulder. Before it was a capital of Vijayanagar empire.

Faroe Islands, Gásadalur

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On the west side of Vagar Gásadalur is situated. This one of the most marvelous places in Denmark. Once population of Gásadalur village was under the threat of disappearing. This because it was hard to get there, but then a system on tunnels was made to connect the village with outer world. It is also famous by its waterfall.

Blue Lagoon, Bahamas

Blue Lagoon is also known as Salt Cay and is situated in Bahamas. It is the most beautiful resort in the world. It can provide tourists with everything necessary: foods, drinks, activities, etc. it is not untouched peace of nature, but still it is shocking beautiful. Rest here might be the best of a hotel rest type.

Sossusvlei, Namibia

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It I satiated in the southern part of Namibia Namib desert. Air build these sand dunes and made them look so wonderful. They are considered to be the highest dune in the world. Also they say, age of sands is 70 million years. The area looks like pure, but indeed thousands of tourist walk among dunes.

Lake Baikal, Siberia

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The age of this lake is about 25 million years. It is also very deep, about 5,400 feet. This a real treasure of Russian people. There are hundreds of animals and plants there, in water and on banks of the lake. It is also called “Galapagos of Russia”. This place is also included in UNESCO world heritage.

Northern lights, Norway

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If you have never seen Norway lights, you have to do this. Because its beauty cannot be told by words. Norway is rich and beautiful country by itself, but its northern lights make it more popularity. It is hard to explain how sky can be so magic, but everybody should watch Norway light at least once in his life.

Victoria Falls, South Africa

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Victoria Falls are the most famous water falls in the world. They were named after Queen Victoria. It is in a list of world Heritage also, but is not the widest, nor the largest in the world. Victoria water falls separate Zimbabwe from Zambia and are being place of tourists’ interest.

Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

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Well, this tunnel is not famous too much and it is not a world heritage list, but still it is very attractive, Especially it can a breath off nature lovers (trees especially). Peculiarity of the tunnel is a train, which takes a romantic couple in a trip of a fairy tale forest. Very good idea, to our mind.

This exploration into the most breathtaking places in the world barely skims the surface of our planet’s abundant wonders. From serene landscapes to awe-inspiring natural formations, each destination offers a unique tapestry of experiences and memories.