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1. Petra (Jordan)

Petra, formerly called as Raqmu by its people, is an ancient city in Jordan sculpted into the side of a sandstone mountain. It has been populated from 7000BC in the surrounding area. It was most likely built as a temple and is located in a harsh, hilly desert location. It was lost for hundreds of years before being recovered by a European tourist in the early 1800s.

2. Machu Picchu (Peru)

These Inca ruins from the 15th century were neglected in the 16th century and again discovered in 1866. It is situated 2,430 metres above sea level in the heart of a tropical mountain forest. The climb up to the city ruins takes 4 days, but the train is faster. It"s one of the most stunning reminders of the Inca Empire, high in the Andes.

3. Fuji Kawachi Gardens (Japan)

You"ve probably seen photos of this beautiful Japanese garden. It is located in Kitakyushu and attracts a large number of tourists who want to walk beneath the famous purple, blue, and white floral arches. There are two flower tunnels roughly 100 metres long in these gardens, each with 22 distinct types of wisteria.

4. Taktsang, Paro (Bhutan)

Paro Taktsang, also known as the Tiger"s Nest, is a cliffside Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bhutan. A massive fire out in the complex"s main building in 1998, destroying numerous important paintings, antiquities, and statues. Fortunately, the devastated monastery could be rebuilt to its former splendour. If you ever visit Bhutan, don"t miss out on seeing this beautiful monastery!

5. Caves of Marble (Chile)

These caverns are in Patagonia, Chile"s southernmost region. This natural marvel was formed around 6000 years ago by water erosion. The caves, which are made entirely of marble, change colour depending on the quantity of light and the level of water. This means you can go back and forth without seeing the same caves twice.

6. National Park of Zhangjiajie (China)

The scenery in China"s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park seems like it"s right out of a science fiction film. It might look familiar because it inspired the universe of James Cameron"s 2009 blockbuster Avatar. Natural erosion created the pillar-like natural features.

7. Glowworm Caves of Waitomo (New Zealand)

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are one of New Zealand"s most well-known natural wonders. Thousands of glowworms fill the cave, creating a light show unlike anything you"ve ever seen before. The tour guides who can take you into this fantastic galaxy on Earth are said to be descendents of the Maori chief who found the cave in the first place.

8. The Antelope Canyon (USA)

Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in Arizona that is owned by the Navajo (a Native American tribe). Tsé bighánln, which means "place where water pours through the rocks," is the Navajo name for the canyon. It was developed by sandstone erosion caused by flash flooding. The water washed away all the sharp edges over time, resulting in the distinctive "flowing" shapes.

9. The Stonehenge (England)

This prehistoric structure discovered in England is thought to have been built between 3000BC and 2000BC. It is one of the world"s most famous sights and has been a protected by law monument since 1882. Historians are still unsure of its purpose. Most people assume it was a burial site.

10. China"s Great Wall (China)

Of course, a list of noteworthy places in the globe would be incomplete without mentioning the Great Wall of China. Contrary to popular perception, it cannot be seen from space, yet it is still worth seeing when on the earth. It was constructed as a fortress to safeguard China from numerous nomadic nomads from the Eurasian Steppe.

11. The Gateway to Hell (Turkmenistan)

The Darvaza gas crater, also renowned as the Door to Hell or the Gates of Hell, is a one-of-a-kind location on the planet. The ground crumbled in a sinkhole while searching for gas, spewing methane gas. To keep it contained, Soviet geologists set fire to it to prevent it from spreading. It has been constantly burning since 1971. President Berdymukhamedov officially proclaimed in January 2022 that a means to extinguish the fire must be discovered in order to mitigate the effects on the environment and public health.

12. The Great Prismatic Spring (USA)

This year"s hot spring is the largest in the United States and the 3rd biggest in the globe. It is located in Wyoming"s Yellowstone National Park. Geologists discovered it in 1871 and named it after the hue of the spring. The colours are similar to those of a rainbow, which may be obtained by shining white light through a prism.

13. Mosque of Nasir al-Mulk (Iran)

This mosque in Iran, popularly known as the Pink Mosque, is notable for its extensive use of colourful decorative glass. Because light is a key symbol for God in Islam, it is an important feature of many mosques. The mosque"s stained glass windows create a colourful tapestry on the floor of the prayer hall.