Ha Long Bay is ranked 43rd in the list of 50 most beautiful natural wonders in the world voted by CNN Travel.
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam:With thousands of limestone islands covered in green shrubs, Ha Long Bay has become the biggest tourist attraction in the North. Coming here, visitors can become their own photographer, immersing themselves in the peaceful and majestic landscape. Ha Long Bay is located 170 km from Hanoi, visitors can take a bus or rent a private car, or even rent a seaplane to enjoy their trip. |
Ha Long appears very close and familiar. Video: Vu Nam Duong.
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Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen, Norway:Located in the southern part of Jorpeland, Norway, Pulpit Rock (also known as Preikestolen) is a famous cliff that every hiker dreams of reaching. With a sheer cliff that rises 604 meters from the foot of the Lysefijord plateau without any safety railings, Pulpit Rock is not for the faint-hearted. However, if you stay away from the edge of the cliff, you can still enjoy the great view. |
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Gran Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia:Stretching over 10 square kilometers in southern Bolivia, Gran Salar de Uyni is more like a salt desert than a salt flat. Here, visitors can feel the blue sky reflected in the lake's surface and seem to stretch on forever. Notably, there is a hotel made almost entirely of salt, and an island of giant cacti in the middle of the salt lake. |
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Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania:A volcanic eruption 2-3 million years ago created the Ngorogoro Basin, which covers 300 square kilometers and is considered the paradise of Africa. Ngorogoro is home to 25,000 species of animals, almost all of which are endemic to East Africa, such as lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants. In addition, visitors can enjoy the wonderful scenery here, especially at dawn. |
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Paria Canyon, Arizona, USA:The Paria River Canyon in northern Arizona is a miniature version of the Grand Canyon. Some of the rock formations, such as The Wave, are worth seeing. However, you need a permit from the Bureau of Land Management to stay overnight, and always bring trash bags. |
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Active volcano in Stromboli, Italy:Part of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily, Italy, the small volcanic island of Stromboli is home to a few hundred intrepid people. Stromboli is still active and erupting, but it is a day trip destination for a few volcano-watching tourists. Visitors can watch natural fireworks at night around the island. |
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Gobustan Mud Volcano, Azerbaijan:70km from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, Gobustan is covered in thick grey mud that erupts from small volcanoes. The mud here is said to have medicinal properties, so don’t be surprised to see people rolling around in it. |
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Jeita Grotto, Nahr al-Kalb Valley, Lebanon:Located 18 km from Beirut, Jeita Grotto consists of several underground limestone caves stretching 9 km. Jeita Grotto was once a shelter for prehistoric people and is now a popular tourist destination known for its vibrant colors and stalactite structures. The world's largest stalactite is also located here. |
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Pembrokeshire Beach Road, Wales:The road stretches 300km from St. Dogmaels to Amroth, in south-west Wales. It is wet and windy, but if you are lucky you can pass it on a sunny day and get a chance to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. |
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Pangong Tso Lake, India-China border:This saltwater lake is located deep in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,350 m, on the disputed border between India and China. The low-pressure air makes the water appear blue and deep, but don’t put your feet in it. The lake can only be reached via a mountain road from the Indian town of Leh, and you need a permit. |
According to VNE