Lonely Planet has compiled a list of the world's 50 most amazing natural wonders, from million-year-old hot springs to white deserts to tree root bridges.
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| Grand Prismatic Hot Springsin Yellowstone National Park in the US, is more than 110 m wide and more than 40 m deep. The center of the spring is too hot for any living organisms to survive, so it is clear blue. However, the water on the outer edge is less hot, creating conditions for many species of bacteria to grow, forming brilliant colors. |
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| Darvaza gas pit (Turkmenistan)Also known as the “Gateway to Hell” with fires burning day and night. The mysterious scenery in the middle of the vast desert makes this place even more impressive, especially at night or dawn. |
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| White Desert in EgyptThe result of hundreds of years of erosion, combined with fierce sandstorms, the strangely shaped limestone rocks make this place look like another planet. |
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| Plitvice Lakes National Parkis a 295 km2 protected area in central Croatia. Visitors can explore 16 lakes connected by waterfalls and dramatic limestone gorges. |
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| Giant's Causeway in Antrim (Northern Ireland)Overwhelming visitors with its basalt columns. They are the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. |
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| Living Bridge in Cherrapunji (Meghalaya, India)The bridge was woven from tree roots by the Khasi and Jaintia people. The bridge continued to grow and develop over time. |
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| Yosemite National ParkThere is plenty of terrain for visitors to explore, from giant caves, steep granite cliffs, to mountain lakes and majestic glaciers. |
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| Perito Morenois one of only three glaciers in the world that grows every year instead of melting. This giant iceberg in Argentina moves nearly 2 meters every day. |
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| Salar de Uyuniis the world's largest salt flat, located in Bolivia. Photographers flock here to capture the unique image of this surreal scene, especially when the rains turn the plain into a giant reflective mirror. |
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| Santorini is located in the Greek Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea.A volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC created the rugged terrain here. |
According to Zing
