Mu Cang Chai is among the most beautiful mountain regions in the world.
Insider's list of the most beautiful mountains also includes the Rainbow Mountains in Peru, the Andes in Bolivia, and Japan's Mount Fuji.
Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, Vietnam
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Located in the north, Mu Cang Chai is a mountainous region with many picturesque terraced fields. Depending on the time of year, the rice terraces have different colors. Mu Cang Chai is located next to the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and the Mong people transformed the mountainside into terraced fields hundreds of years ago and still use them for farming today. Photo: iStock.
Vinicunca, Cusco, Peru
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Also known as the Rainbow Mountains, Vinicunca means seven-colored mountain in the local language of Cusco, Peru. The colors of this mountain range are due to mineral deposits, but were previously not easily visible because they were hidden under a very thick layer of ice. Photo: Shutterstock.
Kirkjufell, Grundarfjörður, Iceland
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Kirkjufell is a favorite mountain in Iceland for photographers, located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The peak appears to rise from the ocean, and the waterfalls that flow in front of the mountain add to its majestic beauty. Kirkjufell was used as a backdrop for seasons 6 and 7 of Game of Thrones. Photo: Shutterstock.
Three Sisters, New South Wales, Australia
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The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales attract many tourists every year to take photos. This is an area with many eucalyptus forests, rugged cliffs and large waterfalls. Photo: Shutterstock.
Dolomites, Italy
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The Dolomites, a mountain range in Italy that includes 18 peaks, are part of the Italian Alps, some of which are over 3,000 metres high. The range is famous for having some of the highest limestone "walls" in the world. Lake Braies (pictured) is often called the pearl of the Dolomites. In the summer, the lake's turquoise waters mirror the surrounding landscape. Braies is also the largest and deepest natural lake in the Dolomites. Photo: Shutterstock.
Andes, Bolivia
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Stretching over 7,400 km, the Andes are the longest mountain range in the world. Located in the highlands of Bolivia, just behind the majestic Andes, is the Laguna Colorada, also known as the Red Lagoon. Its shallow, salty waters attract the Andean flamingo, the rarest species of flamingo in the world. Photo: Shutterstock.
Rainier, Washington, USA
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The Rainier region is not only home to one volcano, but it is also spread out and has six other rivers. The summit of Rainier is often frozen, so visitors planning to climb the mountain must be well prepared before going. Even in July, there is snow in Rainier at an altitude of 1,500 - 2,400 m. Photo: Shutterstock.
Zhangye Danxia, Gansu, China
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Danxia is a region of unique geology in northwestern China. The multi-colored mountains were created from layers of minerals and rocks that were broken down when an island (now India) collided with the rest of the Eurasian continent. Photo: Shutterstock.
Fitz Roy, Patagonia
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This mountain range is located on the border of Argentina and Chile, south of the Patagonian glaciers, on the South American continent. While many people know this place as Fitz Roy, its original name was Chalten, which means “smoking mountain” in the local language. Fitz Roy was named after Sir Robert FitzRoy, a sailor who helped Charles Darwin reach South America. Photo: Shutterstock.
Fuji, Japan
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Mount Fuji is an important symbol in Japanese culture, so the mountain appears a lot in the country's paintings, photography and literature. According to recorded documents, this is an active volcano since the 8th century, the last time it erupted was in the early 1700s. On a clear day, you can see this mountain peak of more than 3,700 m high. Photo: Shutterstock.
According to VNE
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