We have read and heard a lot about the seven wonders of the world. But other than those, there arenatural wonders that deserve as much attention, if not more. Here are 25 of the planet’s most spectacular sites you must visit once in your life:
1. Parícutin, Michoacán, México
Parícutin, the youngest volcano on the American continent, buried two local villages in ash when it first erupted in 1943.
2. Yosemite, California
Known for its stunning cliffs, unreal sunsets, and bubbling waterfalls, Yosemite is one of the best known and most popular national parks in the United States.
3. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The Salar de Uyuni is the largest continuous and high salt desert in the world. It has an area of ...
The Salar de Uyuni is the largest continuous and high salt desert in the world. It has an area of 10,582 km², and is located at 3,650 meters above sea level in the southwest of Bolivia, Daniel Campos province, department of Potosí. At certain times of the year, nearby lakes overflow and a thin layer of water transforms the floors into a dazzling reflection of the sky.
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4. Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is an immense geological wonder that was forged by glaciers millions of years ago. Its red rocks change color with the position of the sun, creating a stunning backdrop for any photo.
5. Zhangjiajie, China
Famous for its huge peaks, unstable bridges, and deep caves, Zhangjiajie is China's first national forest park. Its mountains inspired the imaginary Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron's hit movie Avatar.
6. Aurora Borealis, Iceland
The Aurora Borealis is the display of dancing lights near the Arctic Circle. The amazing explosion of colors is created by the collision of various gaseous particles with charged particles from the Sun's atmosphere.
7. Krem Liat Prah Cave, India
Krem Liat Prah in Jaintia Hill, which is 30,957 meters long, is one of the longest caves in the world. Discovered in 2006, this 34-km-long cavefeatures a gigantic trunk passage called ‘Aircraft Hangar’, because it is big enough to fit an aircraft.
8. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuado...
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. Galapagos is known for its numerous endemic species and for the studies of Charles Darwin that led him to establish his theory of evolution through natural selection. They are called Las Islas Encantadas, a name that the archipelago earned in the 16th century for its great biodiversity of flora and fauna, inheriting the name for generations.
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9. Mount Everest, border of Nepal and China
The highest summit on Earth, Mount Everest, stretches in the sky over the border of Nepal and China. Ascending this gigantic Himalayan peak is an impressive feat that few tried and even fewer achieved.
10. The Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone, Wyoming
Larger than a football stadium and deeper than a 10-storey building, it unfolds in brilliant rings of green, yellow and orange, due to the heat-loving bacteria that call it home.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bhupinder Singh is a Principal Executive in Content Management. He writes about historic events, art and culture for SEO. His interests include Artificial intelligence tools like Chatgpt, midjourney, and generative AI, along with an avid passion for cricket. In his free time, you will find him discussing MS Dhoni-Sachin Tendulkar and IPL.
