1.Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is a semi-arid region in Central Turkey and known for its "fairy chimneys", cone shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Goreme and elsewhere. These large, cone-like formations were formed over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to make dwellings, castles and underground cities like Kaymakli and Devinkuyu. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
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2.Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia
Whitehaven Beach is a 7 kilometer stretch along Whitsunday Island. The island can be reached by boat, helicopter or seaplane from Airlie Beach, as well as Hamilton Island. This is a pristine, award-winning beach and the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It boasts brilliant silica sand that is among the purest in the world.
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3. The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye. The pools are vivid blue and popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters. These are beautiful rock pools of crystal clear spring water fed by a series of waterfalls from the Cuillin Mountains. The habitat of the Fairy Pools hosts a variety of animals, such as red deer, sheeps and rabbits. There are also a large number of birds. Flocks of crows, ravens, and gulls can also be found in the area, as well as smaller birds like meadow pipits, grey herons, dunlins and curlews.
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4. Grand Canyon National Park, USA
Grand Canyon National Park is situated in northwestern Arizona. It is the 15th site in tje US to have been named a national park. The central feature of this park is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is considered as one of the Wonders of the World. With millions of visitors making the trip to the canyon each year, this park is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world.
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5. Huacachina, Peru
Huacachina is a village built around a small oasis and surrounded by sand dunes in southwestern Peru. It is an hour away from the Pacific coast. Located at the center of this village is the Huacachina Lagoon with green waters and ringed by palm trees believed to have therapeutic properties. The village depends entirely on tourism. Most of the visitors here are foreign tourists.
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6. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. Its jaw-dropping beauty and surreal nature made it hugely popular stop for tourists and backpackers. This salt Bolivian flat is famous for its mirror-effect and crazy perspective photos. This astonishing mirror-effect can be seen on a still day when a thin layer of water covering the salt transforms the salt flat into 'The World's Largest Mirror' reflecting the sky.
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7. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. This is a 295 square kilometer forest reserve in Central Croatia. It is well-known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. This park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on 1979.
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8. Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound is a fiord located in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island. It is known for towering Mitre Peak, rainforests and waterfalls such as Bowen and Stirling falls. This fiord is home to dolphins, penguins and fur seals. Boat tours are a popular way to explore the area.
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9. Rainbow Mountains, Zhangye, Danxia, China
The Rainbow Mountains of China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park are a geological wonder of the world. These amazing Chinese mountains are famous for their otherworldly colors that likens to a rainbow painted over the tops of rolling mountains. This site was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
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10. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, above the Sacred Valley which is 80 km northwest of Cuzco. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. It is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery. Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist destination in Peru. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
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Source: https://www.bookmundi.com/t/the-10-most-beautiful-places-in-the-world/
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