Bucket list items that are truly amazing 10 places in the world

What a wonderful world

Our planet is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, magnificent man-made structures and everything else. Be it amazing picturesque villages, fascinating architecture and historic cities or valleys, waterfalls and mountains, the world has plenty to catch the eye.

Take an armchair tour with us of the top 10 amazing places on earth.

Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece

The craggy outcroppings that ruled Athens over the sprawling metropolis with millennial towers almost made it hard to come by. The Parthenon is the most famous building on the amazing old hill, although it also has many amazing classical ruins. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the ancient temple dates back to the 5th century BC and symbolizes the beginning of democracy.

Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA

The sandstone trails in the lowlands of Antelope Canyon, Arizona, were carved into their characteristic curves over thousands of years by flash floods. Many people don’t know that it is actually made up of two separate slot canyons: Lower Antelope Canyon, also known as Corkscrew, and Upper Antelope Canyon, also known as Crack. Both are breathtaking to watch.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan

It’s understandable why the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s most charming spots. The tall, lush green stalks of bamboo cast light down, creating a mystical atmosphere. Located in the Arashiyama region, west of Kyoto, the site is recognized as a National Historic Site and a Place of Scenic Beauty. It shares this designation with Moon Crossing Bridge, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Kiyotaki Settlement.

Moai, Easter Island, Chile

The mysterious moai on remote Easter Island, one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world, add to the island’s exotic qualities. These colossal skulls and torsos carved out of stone stand rigidly at various locations throughout the volcanic island. Although it is not known for certain, it is generally accepted that the Rapa Nui people carved it between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries.

Salar de Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia

Salar De Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, spanning 4,086 square miles (10,583 square kilometers) and serving as a magnificent natural mirror. When the plane is flooded with water, the surface becomes mirrored, giving the impression that everything is suspended in clouds. The dreamlike location is near the crest of the Andes in Potosi, southwestern Bolivia.

Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

The strange rock formations on Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast are steeped in mystery, which is not unexpected. An amazing feat of nature is the strange, almost flawless hexagonal column. According to tradition, the Irish giant Finn McCool is said to have built the causeway so that he could travel to Scotland and face his rival Benandonar. According to experts, however, 50-60 million years ago, there was a massive volcanic eruption that created the basalt ‘steppes’.

Munnar, Kerala, India

This hill station, once a retreat for the British royal elite, is perched high in the Western Ghats and offers views of lush green plantations and misty hilltops. Tea plantations, first established by the Scottish, dot the area and one frequently sees (or hears) mischievous elephants crashing through the foliage. This place is also famous for the rare Neelkurinji flowers that bloom once every twelve years. The next event will be held in 2030.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province, China

The movie Avatar influenced the subtropical trees, deep canyons and steep sandstone buttes of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which is not unexpected. There’s no denying that the place has a lost-world feel to it. Part of the wider Wulingyuan Scenic and Historical Interest Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central China’s Hunan province, this ethereal location is home to unusual monkeys, birds and rare species such as the ginkgo tree.

Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

Nestled in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, a mesmerizing swirl of vivid white silica sand and stunning turquoise seas, The Whitsundays are undoubtedly heaven on earth. Stretching 4.3 miles (7 km) and photographed from above in this breathtaking image, it’s easy to see why. The beach has won many honors and regularly attracts tourists from all over the world.

Iguazú Falls, Argentina and Brazil

If you can’t get enough of waterfalls, there’s always Iguazu Falls, the world’s largest waterfall and perhaps one of the most breathtaking views. A series of 1.7-mile (2.7-kilometer) cascades, consisting of approximately 270 waterfalls, form a staircase as they cross the border between Brazil and Argentina. Equally alluring is its location deep within a rainforest-lined national park.