The Moon Bridge is the main attraction of Dahu Park in the city
of Taipei, Taiwan. It’s lit up by the water during the hours
of twilight, creating an absolutely enchanting landscape that appears
to have been crafted from mirrors.
(2) Fjallabaksleid, Iceland
This route along a mountain track in Iceland with its unpronounceable
name offers a remarkably picturesque journey through the high mountains
located to the north of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. It’s the result
of thousands of years of geological activity.
(3) Easter Island
Easter island is a sliver of empty land lost in the vastness of the
Pacific ocean. The view of sunset against the backdrop of its famous
stone statues is too beautiful for words.
(4) The Troll’s Tongue, Norway
This striking stone protrusion was formed by a piece of rock breaking
away from the body of a mountain. It hangs 350 metres above a lake. It’s
understandably quite difficult to reach — the only way is on foot,
along a 12 kilometre track.
(5) Bagan, Myanmar
In the ancient city of Bagan you can find a multitude of Buddhist
temples and monasteries. Long ago, there were more than 10,000 active
religious centres here, and today there are still around 2,200 of them.
Thanks to this, the landscape is like nothing else on Earth
(6) Corcovado mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At the peak of Corcovado mountain, where the world-famous statue
of Christ the Redeemer is located, you can experience a truly unique,
exhilarating perspective of the vibrant city of Rio, as well
as of Sugarloaf Mountain.
(7) Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
40,000 tourists climb Mount Kilimanjaro every year, and that’s not
counting all the guides and other support personnel who go with them.
And it’s not hard to see the attraction. Even from a distance, this
mountain is an incredible sight. The view from the top — even more so.
(8) Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Peak Victoria, located to the west of Hong Kong offers a magnificent
view of this incredible city at night. It’s hard to imagine that you
could find a more impressive urban landscape anywhere on Earth.
(9) The bridge over the Dachstein glacier, Austria
Above the Dachstein glacier in Austria, you can find one of the highest
bridges in the world. A superb view, to be sure, though if you’re not
a fan of heights this might not be the best destination for you!
(10) The Twelve Apostles, Australia
The Twelve Apostles is a row of limestone cliffs jutting out of the
ocean just off the coast of Port Campbell National Park, Australia. They
were formed by thousands of years of geological activity and the
movements of the oceans.
(11) The Cambrian Hotel in the Swiss Alps
This hotel is nestled in the exquisitely beautiful mountains of the
Swiss Alps. Of all the locations mentioned here, perhaps this is the one
where the word ’breathtaking’ is most appropriate. The romantic, rugged
landscape is the stuff of fairytales
(12) Melissani Cave, Kefalonia, Greece
According to Greek mythology, this cave was inhabited by nymphs, who
tempted passing sailors towards them with their incredible beauty. But
nowadays, there’s no need to force anyone to go there. Most visitors are
more than willing to catch a glimpse of the astonishing blue water with
their own eyes.
(13) The white cliffs of Dover, England
These famous chalk cliffs can be found on the coast of Kent. They’ve
been used since ancient times by fisherman to orientate themselves and
act as the first indication that you are approaching England from the
sea. It was these cliffs which led to the Romans calling England
’Albion’ (from the word albus, ’white’).
(14) The island of Skye, Scotland
The island of Skye in Scotland is renowned for its impressive landscape
and incredible wilderness. It draws you to it with its thrilling, rugged
landscape completely empty of people, its fierce and beautiful
mountains, and ancient castles and clear blue lakes.
(15)Where the Namib desert meets the Atlantic ocean
In the Namib Desert in southern Africa, you can find some of the highest
and most impressive sand dunes in the world. They draw right up to the
edge of the Atlantic ocean, creating a truly magical view.
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