The most beautiful forests in the world
Many people think that forests are just trees, but in reality, the ecosystem in forests is more diverse than you think. Here are 10 of the most famous forests in the world for their natural beauty.
1. Banff National Park, Canada
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, located in the province of Alberta, west of Calgary. The park is famous for its spectacular alpine scenery, massive glaciers and ice fields.
2. Amazon Rainforest, South America
The Amazon rainforest is located in South America, covering over 7,000,000 square kilometers. More than 60% of the Amazon is located in Brazil. The Amazon accounts for half of the planet's total tropical forest area, making it the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
3. Heron Lake, USA
This beautiful cypress lake is located in the Shawnee Forest of Belnap, Illinois. The forest is home to a variety of cypress trees, willows, ferns and beautiful vegetation.
4. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan
The beautiful Sagano Bamboo Forest is located along the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It is the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Here, you can visit the Tenryu-ji Temple, which is just a short walk away.
5. Zhangjiajie National Park China
Zhangjiajie National Park is located on the top of a very beautiful area of Hunan province. The sandstone pillars are the biggest attraction of this famous Chinese park. They are the result of erosion that took place over millions of years.
7. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is known for its diverse flora and fauna. This amazing forest is located along the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range in the provinces of Puntarenas and Alajuela.
8. Avenue of the Baobabs. Madagascar
The Avenue of the Baobabs is located on a dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina, in the Menabe region of Western Madagascar. The baobab trees here are up to 800 years old, and only 20-25 remain in the forest.
9. Stone Forest, China
This spectacular forest is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, China. The towering limestone formations are believed to date back over 270 million years! The forest is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. Mangrove Tunnel, Honduras
Mangrove tunnel tours are a big tourist attraction in Honduras. They take you through the cultural heritage of the Caribbean. This is definitely a must-see if you happen to be in Honduras.
