Marvels crafted by nature are the most spectacular and impressive sites in the world
Our Earth is a treasure chest of stunning places. The masterpieces of human creative genius are cited as the Wonders of the World, but planet Earth took millions of years to create its selection of wonders, and this article covers the astounding creations of nature, the natural wonders of the world.
Natural Wonders That You Should Not Miss In This Lifetime
The beauty of these masterpieces of mother nature should be experienced by every traveler at least once in their life:
Grand Canyon
Location: Arizona
A geological wonder forged by glaciers is a sight of immense beauty. The canyon’s red rocks alter its colors with the changing position of the Sun, which makes it a stunning backdrop for any photo. You can reach the canyon base by hiking and try rafting in the Colorado River.
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Location: Iceland
An ecstatic display of colorful lights dancing in the sky near the Arctic Circle. The dreamy explosion of colors, created by the collision of charged particles with gaseous particles from the Sun’s atmosphere, is a sight to behold. You can view enchanting Auroras from other places too.
Zhangjiajie
Location: China
China’s national forest part is distinguished for its hulking peaks, deep caves, and shaking bridges. This place inspired the Hallelujah Mountains in the film Avatar.
The Grand Prismatic Spring
Location: Yellowstone, Wyoming (USA)
The most visually stunning feature of the Yellowstone National Park. The high temperature of this rainbow-colored hot spring imparts the blue color at the center. As the water spreads and cools down, photosensitive bacterias create an array of different colors at the sides.
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The Maldives
Location: South Asia
A tropical nation composed of coral-based islands where the coral reefs are the natural habitat of an astounding array of sea creatures. The stunning crystal-clear water and the white-sand beaches attract travelers from far and wide.
Icebergs
Location: Greenland
Even though global warming has taken its toll on the stunning ice formations, travelers can still witness plenty of icebergs floating in Greenland’s waters.
Lake Hillier
Location: Goldfields-Esperance, Australia
The natural bubblegum pink colored water of this lake makes it one of a kind. It lies beside the Pacific ocean, and when watched from above, the pink color of the lake alongside the beautiful blue color of the ocean creates a striking visual.
Pamukkale
Location: Denizli, Turkey
The word Pamukkale means “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. These white travertine terraces that hold mineral-rich water have a dreamlike appearance, and its surreal beauty is a significant tourist attraction.
The Marble Caves
Location: Patagonia, South America
It boasts a visually soothing ice blue lake surrounded by pastel-colored walls. It is considered to be a singular, most isolated natural wonder of the world.
Living Root Bridge
Location: Meghalaya, India
Although this bridge was made by Khasi and Jaintia people, it was only possible because of the roots of Ficus Elastica. A unique tangled web of aerial roots, arranged to make this spectacular bridge was used by people to cross sides.
The Great Barrier Reef
Location: Australia
The only living thing present on the Earth that is visible from space. It boasts the world’s largest coral reef and is a habitat of some endangered species such as Dugong (sea cow) and Green Sea Turtle.
The Door To Hell
Location: Turkmenistan
The fiery inferno in the middle of the desert attracts a lot of tourist attention. Also known as Crater of Fire, this sight is best visited at night time. It was a beautiful natural gas field that collapsed to become a natural gas crater. You can walk to the edge and peer into the abyss.
The Giant Crystal Cave
Location: Chihuahua, Mexico
An enigmatic cave that is home to a few largest single crystals. Pack your shorts if you plan to visit this site because the temperature inside this cave reaches a sweltering 58 degrees (celsius). This feature makes it a relatively untouched area.
Salar De Uyuni
Location: Bolivia
The world’s largest salt flat is one of the otherworldly sights to behold. The presence of only a thin layer of water on its flat surface is enough to create a mirror-like display on the ground, which extends into the horizon. Many photographers flock here to frame this unique landscape.
Devil’s Pool
Location: Zimbabwe
If the view of impressive cascades of Victoria Falls from the ground isn’t thrilling enough, daredevil travelers can come up to a naturally formed pool of rocks placed at the falls’ edge. The swimming pool offers an exquisitely incredible view of the Victoria Falls for the adrenaline junkies.
Conclusion
Go ahead and witness the natural wonders that are total eye candy. Venture out into the Earth’s most stunning, artistic natural offerings and have a lifetime worth of experience.
