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Whether you're an avid 14 00:00:40,378 --> 00:00:46,259 traveler an outdoors enthusiast or 15 00:00:43,679 --> 00:00:48,420 simply a curious Soul this video will 16 00:00:46,259 --> 00:00:50,519 surely leave you maced and inspired by 17 00:00:48,420 --> 00:00:53,399 the power and beauty of our planet's 18 00:00:50,520 --> 00:00:56,780 natural wonders so let's embark on a 19 00:00:53,399 --> 00:00:56,780 remarkable journey together. 20 00:00:57,238 --> 00:01:03,320 Number 33 Lens National Park 21 00:01:04,140 --> 00:01:09,780 Lancers Mariana sand dunes. These sand 22 00:01:07,680 --> 00:01:11,640 dunes in northeastern Brazil are unique 23 00:01:09,780 --> 00:01:13,859 because they form in the middle of a 24 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:16,019 tropical forest and are filled with 25 00:01:13,859 --> 00:01:18,719 fresh water lagoons during the rainy 26 00:01:16,019 --> 00:01:22,140 season. The sand dunes Cavern area of 27 00:01:18,719 --> 00:01:24,719 over 580 square miles and are one of the 28 00:01:22,140 --> 00:01:27,540 main attractions of lensoy's Marianas 29 00:01:24,719 --> 00:01:29,879 National Park. The sand is scary to the 30 00:01:27,540 --> 00:01:32,219 park from the continent's interior by 31 00:01:29,879 --> 00:01:35,219 the parting youth and produces rivers 32 00:01:32,219 --> 00:01:38,340 where it is then driven back inland up 33 00:01:35,219 --> 00:01:42,060 to 31 miles by winds, creating a series 34 00:01:38,340 --> 00:01:44,520 of sand dunes rising as much as 130 feet 35 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:47,340 tall during the rainy season between 36 00:01:44,519 --> 00:01:49,140 January and June. The rainstorms fill the 37 00:01:47,340 --> 00:01:53,219 spaces among the dunes with fresh water 38 00:01:49,140 --> 00:01:55,140 lagoons of up to 330 feet in length and 39 00:01:53,219 --> 00:01:58,618 10 feet in depth and together 40 00:01:55,140 --> 00:02:01,680 compromising as much as 41 of the area 41 00:01:58,618 --> 00:02:05,099 of the park. Lansoise Marignanas National 42 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:07,618 Park receives as many as 60 000 visitors 43 00:02:05,099 --> 00:02:10,379 a year everyday activity cities within 44 00:02:07,618 --> 00:02:13,459 the park include surfing, canoeing and 45 00:02:10,379 --> 00:02:13,459 horseback riding. 50 00:02:40,318 --> 00:02:47,878 Number 32 Cappadocia 52 00:02:47,878 --> 00:02:52,859 This region in central turkey is known 53 00:02:50,459 --> 00:02:55,680 for its surreal landscapes of buried 54 00:02:52,860 --> 00:02:59,220 chimneys rock formations and underground 55 00:02:55,680 --> 00:03:01,980 cities. Over thousands of years volcanic 56 00:02:59,219 --> 00:03:04,378 eruptions erosion and human habitations 57 00:03:01,979 --> 00:03:07,439 formed the unique topography of 58 00:03:04,378 --> 00:03:09,719 Cappadocia. Cappadocia has a rich history 59 00:03:07,439 --> 00:03:13,259 and even appears in the biblical account 60 00:03:09,719 --> 00:03:15,598 in the book of Acts second chapter verse 61 00:03:13,259 --> 00:03:18,060 9. Today is a popular tourist 62 00:03:15,598 --> 00:03:20,759 destination where travelers can take hot 63 00:03:18,060 --> 00:03:22,860 air balloon rides hike or explore the 64 00:03:20,759 --> 00:03:25,459 underground cities and churches that 65 00:03:22,860 --> 00:03:28,200 were carved into the soft tough rock. 66 00:03:25,459 --> 00:03:31,319 Cappadocia is also famous for its wine, 67 00:03:28,199 --> 00:03:33,479 pottery and hospitality making it a 68 00:03:31,318 --> 00:03:34,560 popular destination for tourists across 69 00:03:33,479 --> 00:03:37,459 the globe. 74 00:04:03,539 --> 00:04:09,539 The stunning Bay is in Pangna Province of 75 00:04:06,539 --> 00:04:12,598 Thailand and is known for its limestone 76 00:04:09,539 --> 00:04:15,479 cliffs turquoise Waters and hidden 77 00:04:12,598 --> 00:04:18,000 lagoons. Tourists can explore the Bay by 78 00:04:15,479 --> 00:04:20,418 boat or kayak and discover the numerous 79 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:23,459 caves and beaches the dot the coastline 80 00:04:20,418 --> 00:04:25,859 Limestone Cliffs with caves collapse 81 00:04:23,459 --> 00:04:28,799 cave systems and archaeological sites 82 00:04:25,860 --> 00:04:30,960 are found about Pangna Bay around 10000 83 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:34,020 years ago when sea levels were lower. 84 00:04:30,959 --> 00:04:36,418 Walking from Phuket and Krabi was 85 00:04:34,019 --> 00:04:39,000 possible the bay is also home to James 86 00:04:36,418 --> 00:04:41,039 Bond Island a famous tourist spot that 87 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:43,579 was featured in the movie The man with a 88 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:43,580 golden gun. 93 00:05:19,699 --> 00:05:24,780 Discovered 94 00:05:21,259 --> 00:05:27,180 National Park in Iceland swardy Foss 95 00:05:24,779 --> 00:05:29,339 waterfall is known for its unique Basalt 96 00:05:27,180 --> 00:05:32,759 call informations surrounding the falls 97 00:05:29,339 --> 00:05:35,339 the waterfall drops 20 meters into a 98 00:05:32,759 --> 00:05:37,439 pool below and the black Basalt columns 99 00:05:35,339 --> 00:05:40,019 provide a stunning backdrop for the 100 00:05:37,439 --> 00:05:41,879 picturesque scene. Travelers can hike to 101 00:05:40,019 --> 00:05:44,000 the waterfall and explore the 102 00:05:41,879 --> 00:05:46,500 surrounding glaciers in landscape 103 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:49,079 swartifoss cannot be seen from the road 104 00:05:46,500 --> 00:05:53,538 and the hike up to it takes some 90 105 00:05:49,079 --> 00:05:53,538 minutes back and forth with photostops. 110 00:06:38,939 --> 00:06:45,538 Number 29 Grand Prismatic Spring 112 00:06:45,538 --> 00:06:50,399 This hot spring in Yellowstone National 113 00:06:47,879 --> 00:06:52,918 Park in the United States is one of the 114 00:06:50,399 --> 00:06:54,779 largest hot springs in the world. The 115 00:06:52,918 --> 00:06:57,299 first record of the spring are from 116 00:06:54,779 --> 00:07:00,959 early European explorers and surveyors. 117 00:06:57,300 --> 00:07:03,418 In 1839 four trappers from the American 118 00:07:00,959 --> 00:07:06,538 Fur Company crossed the Midway Gazer 119 00:07:03,418 --> 00:07:10,198 Basin and noted a boiling Lake. The hot 120 00:07:06,538 --> 00:07:13,019 spring is over 370 feet in diameter and 121 00:07:10,199 --> 00:07:15,120 its colors are caused by microbial mats 122 00:07:13,019 --> 00:07:17,939 that thrive in the hot and mineral rich 123 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:19,978 waters. The deep blue color of the water 124 00:07:17,939 --> 00:07:22,860 in the center of the pool results from 125 00:07:19,978 --> 00:07:24,839 the intrinsic blue color of water. The 126 00:07:22,860 --> 00:07:27,180 effect is most substantial in the center 127 00:07:24,839 --> 00:07:29,529 of the spring because of its sterility 128 00:07:27,180 --> 00:07:32,650 and depth. 132 00:07:46,939 --> 00:07:50,660 Lakes National Park 134 00:07:54,060 --> 00:07:59,639 Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO 135 00:07:56,699 --> 00:08:02,160 world heritage site located in Croatia. 136 00:07:59,639 --> 00:08:05,400 It is known for its spectacular Natural 137 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:07,500 beauty with 16 terrace lakes connected 138 00:08:05,399 --> 00:08:09,659 by waterfalls and surrounded by lush 139 00:08:07,500 --> 00:08:11,699 greenery. The lakes are a striking 140 00:08:09,660 --> 00:08:13,439 turquoise blue color caused by the 141 00:08:11,699 --> 00:08:16,439 minerals in the water and the reflection 142 00:08:13,439 --> 00:08:19,918 of sunlight. The park covers an area of 143 00:08:16,439 --> 00:08:23,219 over 295 square km and is home 144 00:08:19,918 --> 00:08:25,318 to diverse flora and fauna. Tourists can 145 00:08:23,220 --> 00:08:27,780 explore the park and a network of broad 146 00:08:25,319 --> 00:08:30,300 walks and trails that wind around the 147 00:08:27,779 --> 00:08:32,959 lakes and waterfalls offering stunning 148 00:08:30,300 --> 00:08:37,139 views at every turn. 150 00:08:37,139 --> 00:08:43,259 One of the park's most popular areas is 151 00:08:40,139 --> 00:08:45,539 the great waterfall which drops over 78 152 00:08:43,259 --> 00:08:47,700 meters and is the largest waterfall in 153 00:08:45,539 --> 00:08:50,519 Croatia. Visitors can also take a boat 154 00:08:47,700 --> 00:08:52,620 ride across the largest lake Kosiak or 155 00:08:50,519 --> 00:08:55,980 hike to one of the many viewpoints for 156 00:08:52,620 --> 00:08:57,839 panoramic vistas of the park. Plitvice 157 00:08:55,980 --> 00:09:00,539 Lake National Park is open year round 158 00:08:57,839 --> 00:09:03,300 and offers a unique experience in every 159 00:09:00,539 --> 00:09:05,759 season. In the spring and summer the park 160 00:09:03,299 --> 00:09:08,039 is Lush and vibrant while in the fall 161 00:09:05,759 --> 00:09:11,059 the changing colors of the trees create 162 00:09:08,039 --> 00:09:11,059 a stunning display. 166 00:09:35,399 --> 00:09:40,639 Number 27 Bonneville Salt Flats 167 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:49,019 Imagine a place so flat you appear to 168 00:09:46,259 --> 00:09:51,240 see a planet's curvature so infertile 169 00:09:49,019 --> 00:09:54,659 not even the simplest life forms can 170 00:09:51,240 --> 00:09:57,299 exist. The Bonneville Salt Flats is a 171 00:09:54,659 --> 00:10:00,500 vast expanse of salt flats extending 172 00:09:57,299 --> 00:10:03,240 over 30 000 acres in Utah. 173 00:10:00,500 --> 00:10:05,700 The salt flats are remnants of a 174 00:10:03,240 --> 00:10:07,740 prehistoric lake and are known for their 175 00:10:05,700 --> 00:10:10,379 unique reflections of the sky and 176 00:10:07,740 --> 00:10:12,600 surrounding mountains. The salt flats are 177 00:10:10,379 --> 00:10:15,000 also used as a speedway for land speed 178 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:18,470 racing where Vehicles can reach speeds 179 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:21,570 of over 400 miles per hour 183 00:10:40,458 --> 00:10:47,428 Number 26 Chocolate Hills 185 00:10:48,958 --> 00:10:55,078 Chocolate Hills and Baja Philippines, 186 00:10:51,919 --> 00:10:57,000 these unique geological formations are 187 00:10:55,078 --> 00:10:59,519 composed of more than one thousand 188 00:10:57,000 --> 00:11:01,679 perfectly cone-shaped hills which are 189 00:10:59,519 --> 00:11:04,860 spread out over an area of around 50 190 00:11:01,679 --> 00:11:07,139 square km. Despite their name, the 191 00:11:04,860 --> 00:11:08,940 hills are not made of chocolate, but they 192 00:11:07,139 --> 00:11:11,519 get their name from their brown color 193 00:11:08,940 --> 00:11:14,100 during the dry season which makes them 194 00:11:11,519 --> 00:11:16,379 look like giant chocolate mounds. The 195 00:11:14,100 --> 00:11:18,480 exact formation process of the hills is 196 00:11:16,379 --> 00:11:21,419 still unknown, although it's believed 197 00:11:18,480 --> 00:11:23,579 that they were once coral reefs uplifted 198 00:11:21,419 --> 00:11:26,639 during geological movements and then 199 00:11:23,578 --> 00:11:29,159 shaped by erosion. The Chocolate Hills is 200 00:11:26,639 --> 00:11:31,259 a popular tourist destination. They are 201 00:11:29,159 --> 00:11:33,659 so crucial to the region that they're 202 00:11:31,259 --> 00:11:36,120 depicted in the provincial flag and seal. 203 00:11:33,659 --> 00:11:38,159 But beyond their unique appearance the 204 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:40,740 hills have also been the source of many 205 00:11:38,159 --> 00:11:43,019 local legends in folklore. One famous 206 00:11:40,740 --> 00:11:45,299 fable is that the hills were formed from 207 00:11:43,019 --> 00:11:47,700 the tears of a giant who fell in love 208 00:11:45,299 --> 00:11:49,949 with immortal woman and cried himself to 209 00:11:47,700 --> 00:11:54,369 sleep when she died. 214 00:12:05,419 --> 00:12:10,819 Number 25 Meke Crater Lake 215 00:12:11,759 --> 00:12:16,740 Meke Crater Lake is a natural wonder 216 00:12:14,220 --> 00:12:19,379 located in the province of Konya in 217 00:12:16,740 --> 00:12:21,778 Turkey, The stunning lake was formed by a 218 00:12:19,379 --> 00:12:24,240 volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. 219 00:12:21,778 --> 00:12:26,399 As you approached the lake you'll be 220 00:12:24,240 --> 00:12:28,560 mesmerized by the vivid blue-green color 221 00:12:26,399 --> 00:12:30,899 of the water in the dramatic landscape 222 00:12:28,559 --> 00:12:33,000 surrounding it. The lake sits in the 223 00:12:30,899 --> 00:12:35,458 middle of a massive crater and the steep 224 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:38,458 walls of the crater rise up to 150 225 00:12:35,458 --> 00:12:41,159 meters high and make a crater lake is truly 226 00:12:38,458 --> 00:12:43,669 a natural wonder that must be seen to be 227 00:12:41,159 --> 00:12:52,399 believed. 231 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:06,539 Number 24 kawah Ijen 233 00:13:08,259 --> 00:13:16,200 kawah Ijen is a volcano discovered in East 234 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:18,778 Java, Indonesia. kawah Ijen is best known for 235 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:21,778 its electric blue flames which are caused by 236 00:13:18,778 --> 00:13:24,419 the combustion of sulfuric acids. These 237 00:13:21,778 --> 00:13:26,939 flames can reach up to 16 feet in height 238 00:13:24,419 --> 00:13:29,939 and are visible at night creating a 239 00:13:26,940 --> 00:13:32,639 surreal and mesmerizing sight aside from 240 00:13:29,940 --> 00:13:34,740 its blue flames. kawah Ijen is also home to 241 00:13:32,639 --> 00:13:37,560 the world's largest acidic crater lake 242 00:13:34,740 --> 00:13:40,019 which is rich in sulfuric acid and has a 243 00:13:37,559 --> 00:13:42,179 bright green hue. The lake is considered 244 00:13:40,019 --> 00:13:44,700 one of the Earth's most acidic bodies. 245 00:13:42,179 --> 00:13:47,399 The water is shrouded by steep rocky 246 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:49,560 cliffs. Guests to kawah Ijen can hike to 247 00:13:47,399 --> 00:13:52,019 the volcano summit to witness the blue 248 00:13:49,559 --> 00:13:54,838 flames of the acidic crater lake up close. 249 00:13:52,019 --> 00:13:57,179 However the hike is not for the faint of 250 00:13:54,839 --> 00:13:59,220 heart, as it can be steep and treacherous 251 00:13:57,179 --> 00:14:02,099 and the air around the crater can be 252 00:13:59,220 --> 00:14:05,100 toxic. kawah Ijen is a true Wonder of the 253 00:14:02,100 --> 00:14:05,620 natural world, a place of stark and eerie 254 00:14:05,100 --> 00:14:17,000 beauty. 260 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:51,000 Purnululu or the bungle bungle range is a unique 261 00:14:47,940 --> 00:14:53,339 sandstone in Western Australia. The area 262 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:55,919 is known for its beehive-shaped dunes 263 00:14:53,339 --> 00:14:58,260 comprised of layers of sandstone and 264 00:14:55,919 --> 00:15:01,139 conglomators that have been eroded over 265 00:14:58,259 --> 00:15:03,480 millions of years. The dome's distinctive 266 00:15:01,139 --> 00:15:06,360 orange and black stripes are caused by 267 00:15:03,480 --> 00:15:08,339 the oxidation of iron in the rock, giving 268 00:15:06,360 --> 00:15:11,039 them a stunning and otherworldly 269 00:15:08,339 --> 00:15:12,959 appearance. Purnululu is also home to a 270 00:15:11,039 --> 00:15:15,539 range of unique flora and fauna 271 00:15:12,958 --> 00:15:18,299 including rare and endangered species 272 00:15:15,539 --> 00:15:20,578 like il ratto dorato and the goldeen 273 00:15:18,299 --> 00:15:23,219 finch. The area is sacred to the local 274 00:15:20,578 --> 00:15:26,338 aboriginal communities who have lived in 275 00:15:23,220 --> 00:15:29,100 the area for over 20 000 years and have 276 00:15:26,339 --> 00:15:31,680 a deep spiritual connection to the land. 277 00:15:29,100 --> 00:15:34,079 Travelers to Purnululu can hike through 278 00:15:31,679 --> 00:15:36,059 the domes and gorgeous take a helicopter 279 00:15:34,078 --> 00:15:38,578 ride over the formations for a bird's 280 00:15:36,059 --> 00:15:39,839 eye view or even camp overnight in the 281 00:15:38,578 --> 00:15:52,928 park. 284 00:16:11,578 --> 00:16:18,299 Number 22 Underwater Waterfall 287 00:16:20,778 --> 00:16:26,399 Underwater Waterfall is a unique 288 00:16:24,419 --> 00:16:28,919 natural wonder located in the Indian 289 00:16:26,399 --> 00:16:31,679 Ocean on the Southwest coast of 290 00:16:28,919 --> 00:16:33,899 Mauritius. Le Morne Brabant is a UNESCO 291 00:16:31,679 --> 00:16:36,059 world heritage site and is known for its 292 00:16:33,899 --> 00:16:38,639 iconic mountain that rises sharply from 293 00:16:36,059 --> 00:16:42,299 the ocean making it a popular spot for 294 00:16:38,639 --> 00:16:44,639 hikers and nature lovers, but what truly 295 00:16:42,299 --> 00:16:47,399 sets this place apart is the underwater 296 00:16:44,639 --> 00:16:50,519 waterfall illusion that can be seen from 297 00:16:47,399 --> 00:16:52,980 above. It's not actually a waterfall, but 298 00:16:50,519 --> 00:16:55,259 a fascinating optical illusion created 299 00:16:52,980 --> 00:16:57,420 by sand and slit that flow off the 300 00:16:55,259 --> 00:17:00,240 underwater shelf and create the illusion 301 00:16:57,419 --> 00:17:03,299 of water cascading down into the depths. 302 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:06,068 Today it is a spectacular natural wonder 303 00:17:03,299 --> 00:17:19,220 that will leave you mesmerized. 307 00:17:36,619 --> 00:17:44,028 Number 21 Salar de Uyuni 309 00:17:45,259 --> 00:17:51,058 Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. This natural 310 00:17:48,419 --> 00:17:54,059 wonder is the world's most enormous salt 311 00:17:51,058 --> 00:17:57,000 flat spanning over 10 000 square 312 00:17:54,058 --> 00:17:59,160 km. The salt flat was formed due 313 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:02,038 to prehistoric lakes that evaporated 314 00:17:59,160 --> 00:18:04,919 leaving behind a layer of salt and other 315 00:18:02,038 --> 00:18:07,740 minerals. The Salar de Uyuni is officially 316 00:18:04,919 --> 00:18:10,799 stunning and serves as a crucial source 317 00:18:07,740 --> 00:18:13,558 of salt and lithium for Bolivia. It also 318 00:18:10,798 --> 00:18:15,839 has a unique feature where it reflects 319 00:18:13,558 --> 00:18:16,349 the sky creating a stunning mirror 320 00:18:15,839 --> 00:18:23,819 effect. 322 00:18:23,819 --> 00:18:27,659 Visitors can take guided tours to 323 00:18:25,798 --> 00:18:30,779 explore the area and learn about the 324 00:18:27,660 --> 00:18:33,179 local culture and history. Salar de Uyuni is 325 00:18:30,779 --> 00:18:35,599 a magical natural wonder that should be 326 00:18:33,179 --> 00:18:52,288 on everyone's bucket list. 328 00:18:53,179 --> 00:18:58,340 Number 20 Antelope Canyon 329 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:06,779 Antelope Canyon in Arizona it's a 330 00:19:04,380 --> 00:19:09,480 slot canyon known for its mesmerizing 331 00:19:06,779 --> 00:19:12,359 and intricate rock formations created by 332 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:14,400 erosion of sandstone over centuries. The 333 00:19:12,359 --> 00:19:15,599 narrow passageways of the canyon are 334 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:18,600 lined with smooth 335 00:19:15,599 --> 00:19:21,418 herb walls creating beautiful and 336 00:19:18,599 --> 00:19:24,058 colorful patterns that change with sun's 337 00:19:21,419 --> 00:19:26,038 movement. Antelope Canyon is diverged 338 00:19:24,058 --> 00:19:28,859 into Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower 339 00:19:26,038 --> 00:19:30,839 Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is 340 00:19:28,859 --> 00:19:33,058 the more prevalent and visited section 341 00:19:30,839 --> 00:19:35,579 due to its broader and more accessible 342 00:19:33,058 --> 00:19:38,279 passages, making it easier for travelers 343 00:19:35,579 --> 00:19:40,740 to explore. Lower Antelope Canyon on the 344 00:19:38,279 --> 00:19:42,960 other hand offers a more challenging, but 345 00:19:40,740 --> 00:19:45,720 equally beautiful experience with its 346 00:19:42,960 --> 00:19:48,298 narrow and steep staircases. Antelope 347 00:19:45,720 --> 00:19:50,038 Canyon is a photographer's paradise and 348 00:19:48,298 --> 00:19:52,019 many professional photographers and 349 00:19:50,038 --> 00:19:53,940 amateurs flocked to the canyon to 350 00:19:52,019 --> 00:19:56,099 capture its beauty. It's a stunning 351 00:19:53,940 --> 00:19:58,679 natural wonder that leaves travelers 352 00:19:56,099 --> 00:20:01,279 with the marvel of the power of nature's 353 00:19:58,679 --> 00:20:01,280 artistry. 354 00:20:17,119 --> 00:20:22,159 Number 19. Wadi Rum 356 00:20:26,759 --> 00:20:32,339 Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, known for its 357 00:20:30,179 --> 00:20:34,798 vast red dunes and stunning rock 358 00:20:32,339 --> 00:20:37,199 formations. Wadi Rum has been a famous 359 00:20:34,798 --> 00:20:40,139 filming area for movies like Lawrence of 360 00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:42,538 Arabia and the Martian, but the beauty of 361 00:20:40,140 --> 00:20:45,000 Wadi Rum goes beyond its cinematic 362 00:20:42,538 --> 00:20:47,099 appeal. This desert has been inhabited by 363 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:49,200 various cultures and Civilizations for 364 00:20:47,099 --> 00:20:51,599 thousands of years leaving a rich 365 00:20:49,200 --> 00:20:53,940 history and heritage. You can still find 366 00:20:51,599 --> 00:20:56,279 ancient inscriptions and carvings on the 367 00:20:53,940 --> 00:20:59,038 rocks in the ruins of stone buildings 368 00:20:56,279 --> 00:21:00,899 and temples. Wadi Rum is also a popular 369 00:20:59,038 --> 00:21:04,379 destination for adventure tourism. 370 00:21:00,900 --> 00:21:06,660 Tourists can hike climb or take a camel 371 00:21:04,380 --> 00:21:09,660 ride through the desert to explore its 372 00:21:06,660 --> 00:21:12,240 natural wonders and cultural sites. 373 00:21:09,660 --> 00:21:14,220 At night the starry Skies of Wadi Rum 374 00:21:12,240 --> 00:21:16,859 offer a breathtaking view of the 375 00:21:14,220 --> 00:21:18,900 universe. Whether you're film buff a 376 00:21:16,859 --> 00:21:21,178 history Enthusiast or an adventure 377 00:21:18,900 --> 00:21:22,798 seeker, Wadi Rum is the must visit 378 00:21:21,179 --> 00:21:26,900 destination that will leave you in 379 00:21:22,798 --> 00:21:26,900 amazement at its beauty and wonder. 383 00:22:10,099 --> 00:22:15,498 Teide National Park 385 00:22:16,500 --> 00:22:21,720 Discovered on the island of Tenerife in 386 00:22:19,259 --> 00:22:25,460 the Canary Islands, Teide National Park 387 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:28,620 is home to mount Teide which stands 388 00:22:25,460 --> 00:22:31,140 12198 feet tall and is the highest point 389 00:22:28,619 --> 00:22:33,298 in Spain. A unique landscape of 390 00:22:31,140 --> 00:22:36,179 lunar-like terrain surrounds this 391 00:22:33,298 --> 00:22:39,179 volcanic mountain. Lava flows and twisted 392 00:22:36,179 --> 00:22:41,220 rock formations all of which make it one 393 00:22:39,179 --> 00:22:43,919 of the most fascinating natural wonders 394 00:22:41,220 --> 00:22:46,380 in the world. But mount Teide is more than 395 00:22:43,919 --> 00:22:49,020 just a pretty sight, it is also a 396 00:22:46,380 --> 00:22:51,419 geologist's dream with rock's 397 00:22:49,019 --> 00:22:53,940 information that date back millions of 398 00:22:51,419 --> 00:22:56,940 years. But what a really sets Teide 399 00:22:53,940 --> 00:22:59,340 National Park apart is its status as a 400 00:22:56,940 --> 00:23:01,380 UNESCO world heritage site recognized 401 00:22:59,339 --> 00:23:03,720 for its natural beauty geological 402 00:23:01,380 --> 00:23:07,340 importance and cultural significance to 403 00:23:03,720 --> 00:23:07,339 the people of the Canary Islands. 406 00:23:17,759 --> 00:23:22,919 And for those who are up for a challenge, 407 00:23:20,159 --> 00:23:25,320 climbing mount Teide is an unforgettable 408 00:23:22,919 --> 00:23:27,179 experience with dazzling views of the 409 00:23:25,319 --> 00:23:29,418 surrounding landscape in the Atlantic 410 00:23:27,179 --> 00:23:29,419 Ocean. 416 00:24:13,558 --> 00:24:19,519 Number 17 White Desert 418 00:24:19,519 --> 00:24:25,558 The White Desert of Egypt is a 419 00:24:23,220 --> 00:24:27,960 surreal and otherworldly landscape in 420 00:24:25,558 --> 00:24:30,418 the western desert. This unique natural 421 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:33,000 wonder is characterized by its white 422 00:24:30,419 --> 00:24:35,400 limestone rock formations that have been 423 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:38,640 sculpted by the wind into assorted 424 00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:41,580 shapes, resembling mushrooms cones and 425 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:43,799 even animals. The White Desert is a 426 00:24:41,579 --> 00:24:46,500 popular destination for camping and 427 00:24:43,798 --> 00:24:49,558 stargazing as the clear night sky offers 428 00:24:46,500 --> 00:24:51,359 an unobstructed view of the stars. The 429 00:24:49,558 --> 00:24:54,119 stark contrast between the white rock 430 00:24:51,359 --> 00:24:56,099 formations in the blue sky creates a 431 00:24:54,119 --> 00:24:58,678 stunning and Unforgettable visual 432 00:24:56,099 --> 00:25:01,379 experience. The White Desert is also 433 00:24:58,679 --> 00:25:03,600 steeped in history with ancient Egyptian 434 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:05,940 rock art and fossils dating back 435 00:25:03,599 --> 00:25:08,099 millions of years. It's a genuinely 436 00:25:05,940 --> 00:25:10,558 fascinating and mystical place that 437 00:25:08,099 --> 00:25:14,279 transports guests to another world and 438 00:25:10,558 --> 00:25:19,509 offers a glimpse into the ancient past. 442 00:25:29,880 --> 00:25:35,580 Number 16 The Pinnacles 445 00:25:40,240 --> 00:25:47,220 The Pinnacles National Park, western Australia. 446 00:25:44,940 --> 00:25:50,100 The Pinnacles are a unique natural wonder 447 00:25:47,220 --> 00:25:52,798 formed by limestone pillars that arise 448 00:25:50,099 --> 00:25:55,500 out of the yellow sand desert creating a 449 00:25:52,798 --> 00:25:57,778 mesmerizing and otherworldly landscape. 450 00:25:55,500 --> 00:25:59,759 The limestone formations are believed to 451 00:25:57,778 --> 00:26:02,220 have been created over millions of years 452 00:25:59,759 --> 00:26:04,558 through erosion and calcification of 453 00:26:02,220 --> 00:26:07,140 shells in marine life that once 454 00:26:04,558 --> 00:26:09,480 inhabited the sea. The Pinnacles come in 455 00:26:07,140 --> 00:26:12,419 various shapes and sizes ranging from 456 00:26:09,480 --> 00:26:14,640 short round pillars to tall jagged 457 00:26:12,419 --> 00:26:16,799 spiers and are scattered across the 458 00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:19,380 desert landscape. The Pinnacles are 459 00:26:16,798 --> 00:26:21,298 accessible to Visitors by car. A drive 460 00:26:19,380 --> 00:26:24,059 through the park offers breathtaking 461 00:26:21,298 --> 00:26:26,519 views of the unique landscape. Travelers 462 00:26:24,058 --> 00:26:29,099 can also walk among the formations and 463 00:26:26,519 --> 00:26:30,599 designated trails or take guided tours 464 00:26:29,099 --> 00:26:33,058 to learn more about the geology and 465 00:26:30,599 --> 00:26:35,579 history of the area. The Pinnacles are 466 00:26:33,058 --> 00:26:38,519 also home to diverse floor and fauna, 467 00:26:35,579 --> 00:26:41,579 including kangaroos, emus and various 468 00:26:38,519 --> 00:26:43,500 birds species. The park offers a unique 469 00:26:41,579 --> 00:26:45,480 opportunity to experience the natural 470 00:26:43,500 --> 00:26:48,179 beauty of western Australia and witness 471 00:26:45,480 --> 00:26:49,558 a landscape unlike any other in the 472 00:26:48,179 --> 00:26:51,860 world. 478 00:27:41,538 --> 00:27:47,179 Number 15 479 00:27:43,640 --> 00:27:47,179 Marble Caves 480 00:27:50,519 --> 00:27:56,220 The Marble Caves, also known as the Marble 481 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:58,380 Cathedral, our unique natural formations 482 00:27:56,220 --> 00:28:01,440 in the Patagonian Andes of southern 483 00:27:58,380 --> 00:28:03,539 Chile. Over thousands of years these 484 00:28:01,440 --> 00:28:06,480 stunning caves were formed by the clear 485 00:28:03,538 --> 00:28:08,640 turquoise Waters of Lake General Carrera 486 00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:10,980 flowing against the calcium carbonate 487 00:28:08,640 --> 00:28:13,620 walls creating intricate patterns and 488 00:28:10,980 --> 00:28:16,500 sculptures in the soft rock. The caves 489 00:28:13,619 --> 00:28:18,359 can only be reached by boat, inside sears 490 00:28:16,500 --> 00:28:20,640 can explore the beautiful blue waters 491 00:28:18,359 --> 00:28:23,219 and formations of the caves by taking a 492 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:25,259 tour with a local guide. The colors of 493 00:28:23,220 --> 00:28:27,538 the caves vary depending on the time of 494 00:28:25,259 --> 00:28:30,538 day and the sun's angle creating a 495 00:28:27,538 --> 00:28:32,339 surreal and otherworldly experience. The 496 00:28:30,538 --> 00:28:34,700 Marble Caves are a popular to 497 00:28:32,339 --> 00:28:37,079 attraction in a geological Wonder 498 00:28:34,700 --> 00:28:39,480 showcasing the power and beauty of 499 00:28:37,079 --> 00:28:41,139 natural erosion. They are a true 500 00:28:39,480 --> 00:28:47,659 testament to the beauty of our world. 507 00:29:33,778 --> 00:29:39,179 Moving on to the next natural wonder on 508 00:29:36,419 --> 00:29:42,778 our list the kil Cenote in Yucatan, 509 00:29:39,179 --> 00:29:45,240 Mexico. This Cenote is a natural sinkhole 510 00:29:42,778 --> 00:29:48,000 formed by the collapse of a limestone 511 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:50,159 cave and is one of the most unique and 512 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:53,038 beautiful places to call in the Yucatan 513 00:29:50,159 --> 00:29:56,039 Peninsula. The kil Cenote is surrounded by 514 00:29:53,038 --> 00:29:58,619 lush vegetation in crystal clear waters 515 00:29:56,038 --> 00:30:01,500 making it a popular spot for swimming, 516 00:29:58,619 --> 00:30:03,298 diving and snorkeling. Guests can also 517 00:30:01,500 --> 00:30:05,700 explore the caves and tunnels that 518 00:30:03,298 --> 00:30:07,619 extend deep into the Cenote observing 519 00:30:05,700 --> 00:30:09,778 the geological formations and the 520 00:30:07,619 --> 00:30:12,058 delicate ecosystems that have formed 521 00:30:09,778 --> 00:30:14,278 over time. One of the mesmerizing 522 00:30:12,058 --> 00:30:17,038 features of the kil Cenote is its 523 00:30:14,278 --> 00:30:19,440 underwater caves home to a diverse array 524 00:30:17,038 --> 00:30:22,558 of marine life in rare freshwater fish 525 00:30:19,440 --> 00:30:24,899 species. The cenotes crystal clear waters 526 00:30:22,558 --> 00:30:27,119 also make it an ideal spot for 527 00:30:24,898 --> 00:30:29,398 photographers, Who can capture stunning 528 00:30:27,119 --> 00:30:32,278 images of the underwater landscapes in 529 00:30:29,398 --> 00:30:35,038 the beautiful blue hues of the water. The 530 00:30:32,278 --> 00:30:37,079 kil Cenote is an inter part of the 531 00:30:35,038 --> 00:30:39,240 cultural and natural heritage of the 532 00:30:37,079 --> 00:30:41,038 Yucatan Peninsula and it is deeply 533 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:43,380 connected to the region's rich history 534 00:30:41,038 --> 00:30:45,179 and mythology. Tourists can learn about 535 00:30:43,380 --> 00:30:46,919 the mind culture and the legends 536 00:30:45,179 --> 00:30:50,360 surrounding the cenotes which were 537 00:30:46,919 --> 00:30:54,920 believed to be portals to the underworld. 539 00:31:01,159 --> 00:31:09,980 Number 13 Pamukkale 541 00:31:09,280 --> 00:31:15,419 Pamukkale is which translates to Cotton Castle 542 00:31:13,259 --> 00:31:17,460 in turkish. It's a natural site in 543 00:31:15,419 --> 00:31:19,559 southwestern Turkey known for its 544 00:31:17,460 --> 00:31:22,200 thermal pools and for terraces of 545 00:31:19,558 --> 00:31:24,778 travertine, a type of sedimentary rock. 546 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:27,899 The hot springs in Pamukkale have been 547 00:31:24,778 --> 00:31:29,819 used as a SPA since the Roman times and 548 00:31:27,898 --> 00:31:32,819 it's still a popular tourist destination. 549 00:31:29,819 --> 00:31:35,038 Today you can bathe in the warm 550 00:31:32,819 --> 00:31:36,720 mineral-rich waters while enjoying the 551 00:31:35,038 --> 00:31:39,538 stunning views of the surrounding hills 552 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:41,759 and valleys. But Pamukkale's beauty 553 00:31:39,538 --> 00:31:43,500 doesn't end there, the white travertine 554 00:31:41,759 --> 00:31:46,019 terraces that look like frozen 555 00:31:43,500 --> 00:31:48,000 waterfalls are also a sight to behold. 556 00:31:46,019 --> 00:31:50,339 The terraces were formed by the 557 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:52,019 accumulation of calcium carbonate which 558 00:31:50,339 --> 00:31:54,298 was brought to the surface by hot 559 00:31:52,019 --> 00:31:56,519 springs and then solidified to form the 560 00:31:54,298 --> 00:31:58,740 white rocks. In addition to its natural 561 00:31:56,519 --> 00:32:01,079 beauty, Pamukkale is also home to the 562 00:31:58,740 --> 00:32:03,480 ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO 563 00:32:01,079 --> 00:32:05,759 world heritage site. The city was founded 564 00:32:03,480 --> 00:32:07,798 in the 2nd Century BC and was an 565 00:32:05,759 --> 00:32:10,200 influential center of Greco-Roman 566 00:32:07,798 --> 00:32:12,960 culture. Travelers can explore the city's 567 00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:17,220 ruins including the ancient Roman baths, 568 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:20,220 the theater and the Temple of Apollo. 577 00:33:43,700 --> 00:33:48,058 Number 12 Antarctica 579 00:33:52,940 --> 00:34:00,419 Antarctica it's a land of extremes with 580 00:33:57,179 --> 00:34:03,538 freezing temperatures, howling winds and 581 00:34:00,419 --> 00:34:06,299 vast expanses of ice and snow despite 582 00:34:03,538 --> 00:34:08,878 its harsh conditions. Antarctica is home 583 00:34:06,298 --> 00:34:12,599 to a wide variety of wildlife, including 584 00:34:08,878 --> 00:34:15,598 penguins seals and whales. Antarctica is 585 00:34:12,599 --> 00:34:17,639 also a hub for scientific research with 586 00:34:15,599 --> 00:34:20,280 scientists worldwide conducting studies 587 00:34:17,639 --> 00:34:22,919 on climate change geology and marine 588 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:25,019 biology. The continent's isolation and 589 00:34:22,918 --> 00:34:26,878 extreme conditions provide a unique 590 00:34:25,019 --> 00:34:29,940 environment for scientific exploration 591 00:34:26,878 --> 00:34:32,279 and discovery. Visiting Antarctica is not 592 00:34:29,940 --> 00:34:34,260 for the faint of heart as it requires a 593 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:36,720 long and challenging journey. Most 594 00:34:34,260 --> 00:34:38,399 travelers arrive by boat or plane and 595 00:34:36,719 --> 00:34:40,799 must be prepared for the cold and 596 00:34:38,398 --> 00:34:42,539 bearing conditions. However those who 597 00:34:40,800 --> 00:34:44,879 make the journey are rewarded with 598 00:34:42,539 --> 00:34:47,639 breathtaking views of towering ice 599 00:34:44,878 --> 00:34:49,440 formations, crystal clear waters in the 600 00:34:47,639 --> 00:34:53,119 stunning natural beauty of one of the 601 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:53,119 most remote places on Earth. 605 00:35:20,940 --> 00:35:25,460 Number 11 Ha Long Bay 606 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:32,339 Ha Long Bay, in the Quang Ninh province in 607 00:35:29,699 --> 00:35:34,739 Vietnam, is a dazzling natural wonder of 608 00:35:32,338 --> 00:35:36,480 southeast Asia. It is a UNESCO world 609 00:35:34,739 --> 00:35:38,699 heritage site and one of the most 610 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:41,579 popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. 611 00:35:38,699 --> 00:35:44,338 Ha Long Bay is home to over 1600 612 00:35:41,579 --> 00:35:46,800 limestone islands and islets that rise 613 00:35:44,338 --> 00:35:49,199 out of the turquoise Waters of the Gulf 614 00:35:46,800 --> 00:35:51,480 of Tonkin. The islands with their unique 615 00:35:49,199 --> 00:35:53,578 shapes and sizes were formed over 616 00:35:51,480 --> 00:35:56,219 millions of years due to the weathering 617 00:35:53,579 --> 00:35:58,200 of the limestone. The base Emerald waters 618 00:35:56,219 --> 00:36:01,319 are home to a diverse ecosystem, 619 00:35:58,199 --> 00:36:04,799 including coral reefs, mangrove forests 620 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:06,960 and over 200 species of fish. One of the 621 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:09,060 most popular activities for visitors to 622 00:36:06,960 --> 00:36:11,400 Ha Long Bay is to take a boat tour 623 00:36:09,059 --> 00:36:13,380 allowing them to get up close to the 624 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:15,838 limestone islands and experience the 625 00:36:13,380 --> 00:36:17,579 tranquil beauty of the bay. Travellers 626 00:36:15,838 --> 00:36:20,219 can also explore the many caves and 627 00:36:17,579 --> 00:36:22,980 grottos of the islands, such as the 628 00:36:20,219 --> 00:36:24,719 famous Sung Sot Cave. Ha Long Bay is a 629 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:27,179 natural wonder in a cultural and 630 00:36:24,719 --> 00:36:29,279 historical site. Humans have inhabited at 631 00:36:27,179 --> 00:36:31,199 the bay for thousands of years and the 632 00:36:29,280 --> 00:36:34,519 local fishing villages the dot the 633 00:36:31,199 --> 00:36:34,519 islands are of home. 640 00:37:27,980 --> 00:37:33,260 Number 10 Lake Natron 642 00:37:33,260 --> 00:37:38,280 This stunning alkaline lake is famous 643 00:37:35,880 --> 00:37:40,619 for its bright red color and unique 644 00:37:38,280 --> 00:37:43,079 ecosystem that supports a variety of 645 00:37:40,619 --> 00:37:45,599 life forms adapted to extreme conditions. 646 00:37:43,079 --> 00:37:47,880 The bright red color of the lake is 647 00:37:45,599 --> 00:37:50,760 caused by the presence of microorganisms 648 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:52,980 called haloarchaea which thrive in the 649 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:54,900 lake's high salt concentration. The 650 00:37:52,980 --> 00:37:57,240 alkalinity of the lake also prevents 651 00:37:54,900 --> 00:37:58,619 most animals from living in it, but it is 652 00:37:57,239 --> 00:38:00,838 home to one of the world's most 653 00:37:58,619 --> 00:38:03,480 extensive breeding grounds for lesser 654 00:38:00,838 --> 00:38:06,179 flamingos, who feed on the algae and 655 00:38:03,480 --> 00:38:08,280 plankton found in the lake. Travellers to 656 00:38:06,179 --> 00:38:10,440 Lake Natron can enjoy hiking bird 657 00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:12,960 watching and camping in the surrounding 658 00:38:10,440 --> 00:38:14,579 hills. However the lake is not suggested 659 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:17,519 for swimming due to its high salt 660 00:38:14,579 --> 00:38:20,160 concentration and alkalinity. Lake Natron 661 00:38:17,519 --> 00:38:22,679 is a true Wonder of nature, a dazzling 662 00:38:20,159 --> 00:38:26,899 and unique ecosystem that has adapted to 663 00:38:22,679 --> 00:38:26,899 the severe conditions of its environment. 670 00:39:11,780 --> 00:39:17,300 Number 9 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 672 00:39:17,300 --> 00:39:22,560 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China is known 673 00:39:20,280 --> 00:39:25,380 for its stunning natural landscapes and 674 00:39:22,559 --> 00:39:28,259 unique sandstone pillars located in the 675 00:39:25,380 --> 00:39:31,680 Hunan province of China. The park covers 676 00:39:28,260 --> 00:39:33,839 an area of more than 11 000 acres and is 677 00:39:31,679 --> 00:39:36,899 part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic 678 00:39:33,838 --> 00:39:39,900 Area. The park has over 3 000 sandstone 679 00:39:36,900 --> 00:39:42,240 pillars some rising over 200 meters 680 00:39:39,900 --> 00:39:44,579 above the ground. These pillars result 681 00:39:42,239 --> 00:39:46,739 from millions of years of weathering and 682 00:39:44,579 --> 00:39:49,320 erosion creating an otherworldly 683 00:39:46,739 --> 00:39:51,959 landscape that is a sight to behold. The 684 00:39:49,320 --> 00:39:55,260 park also has dense forests winding 685 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:57,240 rivers and scenic waterfalls. Adding to 686 00:39:55,260 --> 00:39:59,220 its natural beauty, one of the most 687 00:39:57,239 --> 00:40:01,199 iconic features of the Zhangjiajie 688 00:39:59,219 --> 00:40:03,419 National Forest Park is the Avatar 689 00:40:01,199 --> 00:40:05,519 Hallelujah Mountain, which inspired the 690 00:40:03,420 --> 00:40:08,519 floating mountains in the movie Avatar. 691 00:40:05,519 --> 00:40:10,739 Visitors can take a cable car ride to 692 00:40:08,519 --> 00:40:13,820 the top of the hill for stunning views 693 00:40:10,739 --> 00:40:13,819 of the surrounding area. 695 00:40:35,659 --> 00:40:40,460 Number 8 Na Pali Coast 697 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:49,260 Na Pali Coast is discovered on the North Shore 698 00:40:46,260 --> 00:40:51,540 of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The 699 00:40:49,260 --> 00:40:54,960 stunning coaster region has towering 700 00:40:51,539 --> 00:40:57,300 cliffs, deep valleys and pristine beaches. 701 00:40:54,960 --> 00:41:00,000 The Na Pali Coast is one of the Hawaii's 702 00:40:57,300 --> 00:41:02,400 most beautiful and awe-inspiring natural 703 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:04,500 wonders drawing visitors from around the 704 00:41:02,400 --> 00:41:07,139 world to its rugged and remote shores. 705 00:41:04,500 --> 00:41:09,960 The Na Pali Coast is only accessible by 706 00:41:07,139 --> 00:41:12,239 foot, boat or helicopter hiking. The 707 00:41:09,960 --> 00:41:14,699 Kalalau Trail, which stretches for 11 708 00:41:12,239 --> 00:41:17,219 miles along the coast, is a popular way 709 00:41:14,699 --> 00:41:20,279 to explore the area. The trail takes 710 00:41:17,219 --> 00:41:22,799 hikers through lush valleys over rugged 711 00:41:20,280 --> 00:41:25,200 terrain and past stunning vistas of the 712 00:41:22,800 --> 00:41:27,300 ocean and cliffs. For those who prefer to 713 00:41:25,199 --> 00:41:29,159 see the coast from the water there are a 714 00:41:27,300 --> 00:41:31,440 variety of boat tours available that 715 00:41:29,159 --> 00:41:33,480 take tourists along the coastline to see 716 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:36,119 the towering cliffs and hidden beaches. 717 00:41:33,480 --> 00:41:38,460 up close the Na Pali Coast is home to 718 00:41:36,119 --> 00:41:41,400 diverse floor and fauna, including native 719 00:41:38,460 --> 00:41:43,760 plants like hibiscus and hala and in animals 720 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:45,750 like the Hawaiian monk seal and the 721 00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:55,140 Hawaiian goose. 727 00:42:43,760 --> 00:42:49,019 Number 7 Bryce Canyon National Park 729 00:42:49,619 --> 00:42:55,440 Bryce Canyon National Park is discovered 730 00:42:52,079 --> 00:42:57,960 in southwestern Utah. This National 731 00:42:55,440 --> 00:43:01,260 Park is famous for its unique geological 732 00:42:57,960 --> 00:43:03,480 formations known as hoodoos tall and 733 00:43:01,260 --> 00:43:07,280 thin rock spiers eroded over time by 734 00:43:03,480 --> 00:43:07,280 wind, water and ice. 736 00:43:15,679 --> 00:43:21,059 The hoodoos and the canyon are made of 737 00:43:18,659 --> 00:43:23,818 sedimentary rock and bearing color from 738 00:43:21,059 --> 00:43:25,880 white to orange, to red, creating a 739 00:43:23,818 --> 00:43:28,318 stunning and otherworldly landscape. 740 00:43:25,880 --> 00:43:31,019 Travellers to Bryce Canyon can enjoy 741 00:43:28,318 --> 00:43:34,759 various activities like hiking horseback, 742 00:43:31,019 --> 00:43:34,759 riding and stargazing. 745 00:43:54,420 --> 00:43:59,880 The park offers over 50 miles of hiking 746 00:43:57,358 --> 00:44:02,279 trails ranging from easy walks to 747 00:43:59,880 --> 00:44:04,800 stenuous hikes. To take visitors 748 00:44:02,280 --> 00:44:07,440 into the canyon stargazing is also 749 00:44:04,800 --> 00:44:11,420 popular at Bryce Canyon, due to its high 750 00:44:07,440 --> 00:44:11,420 elevation in clear skies. 757 00:45:13,019 --> 00:45:19,619 Number 6 Maldives 759 00:45:19,619 --> 00:45:24,900 Next on our list is the Maldives, a 760 00:45:22,800 --> 00:45:28,619 Tropical Paradise in the Indian Ocean. 761 00:45:24,900 --> 00:45:30,960 The Maldives comprises 26 atolls and over 762 00:45:28,619 --> 00:45:34,200 1 000 Islands known for the crystal 763 00:45:30,960 --> 00:45:35,690 clear waters, wide sea and beaches and 764 00:45:34,199 --> 00:45:39,408 diverse marine life. 767 00:45:46,159 --> 00:45:51,539 Is a popular destination for 768 00:45:48,780 --> 00:45:53,720 honeymooners and vacationers seeking a 769 00:45:51,539 --> 00:45:56,460 luxurious and relaxing getaway. 770 00:45:53,719 --> 00:45:58,858 Sightseers can stay in overwater Villas 771 00:45:56,460 --> 00:45:59,940 enjoying stunning ocean views and marine 772 00:45:58,858 --> 00:46:04,259 life beneath their feet. 775 00:46:06,239 --> 00:46:10,078 The Maldives is also a popular 776 00:46:08,159 --> 00:46:11,940 destination for scuba diving and 777 00:46:10,079 --> 00:46:14,519 snorkeling, where guests can witness 778 00:46:11,940 --> 00:46:18,179 diverse marine life including colorful 779 00:46:14,519 --> 00:46:20,579 fish sea, turtles and manta rays. Overall 780 00:46:18,179 --> 00:46:22,739 the Maldives is a spectacular natural 781 00:46:20,579 --> 00:46:26,119 wonder that offers visitors a unique 782 00:46:22,739 --> 00:46:26,118 blend of natural beauty. 788 00:47:03,900 --> 00:47:10,500 Number 5 Banff National Park 790 00:47:10,500 --> 00:47:16,199 Banff National Park located in the 791 00:47:13,260 --> 00:47:18,119 Canadian Rockies of Alberta. The 792 00:47:16,199 --> 00:47:21,299 stunning National Park is home to 793 00:47:18,119 --> 00:47:23,640 glaciers, mountains, forests and turquoise 794 00:47:21,300 --> 00:47:26,039 lakes known for their astonishing beauty. 795 00:47:23,639 --> 00:47:29,578 Banff National Park was established in 796 00:47:26,039 --> 00:47:32,338 1885 as Canada's first national park and 797 00:47:29,579 --> 00:47:34,280 is now a UNESCO world heritage site. It 798 00:47:32,338 --> 00:47:37,799 covers an area of 799 00:47:34,280 --> 00:47:39,660 2564 square miles and is home to over 800 00:47:37,800 --> 00:47:42,119 1000 glaciers, including the Columbia 801 00:47:39,659 --> 00:47:44,519 Icefield, the largest ice field in the 802 00:47:42,119 --> 00:47:46,559 Canadian Rockies. Some of the must-see 803 00:47:44,519 --> 00:47:49,380 sites in Banff National Park include 804 00:47:46,559 --> 00:47:52,380 Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, lake and the town 805 00:47:49,380 --> 00:47:54,358 of Banff itself. Lake Louise is famous for 806 00:47:52,380 --> 00:47:56,400 its turquoise Waters and stunning 807 00:47:54,358 --> 00:47:58,318 mountain views, while Moraine Lake is 808 00:47:56,400 --> 00:48:01,619 known for its vibrant blue-green Waters 809 00:47:58,318 --> 00:48:03,150 and surrounding Peaks. 814 00:48:26,719 --> 00:48:33,358 Number 4 Angel Falls 816 00:48:33,358 --> 00:48:38,578 Angel Falls is located in the Canaima 817 00:48:36,059 --> 00:48:42,199 National Park in Venezuela. With a height 818 00:48:38,579 --> 00:48:45,539 of 979 meters or 819 00:48:42,199 --> 00:48:48,659 3212 feet, Angel Falls is the world's 820 00:48:45,539 --> 00:48:51,059 highest uninterrupted waterfall. The 821 00:48:48,659 --> 00:48:53,039 Falls are named after Jimmy Angel an 822 00:48:51,059 --> 00:48:56,219 American aviator who was the first to 823 00:48:53,039 --> 00:48:57,779 fly over the hills in 1933. The 824 00:48:56,219 --> 00:49:00,118 surrounding area is home to the 825 00:48:57,780 --> 00:49:01,980 indigenous Pemon, people who consider the 826 00:49:00,119 --> 00:49:04,740 false sacred and have lived in the 827 00:49:01,980 --> 00:49:06,539 region for thousands of years. Travelers 828 00:49:04,739 --> 00:49:09,899 can take guided tours to see the falls 829 00:49:06,539 --> 00:49:12,779 up close hike "Through the Jungle" or take 830 00:49:09,900 --> 00:49:14,940 a boat tour. The Falls are magnificent 831 00:49:12,780 --> 00:49:17,280 during the rainy season when the water 832 00:49:14,940 --> 00:49:19,500 flow is at its highest and the mist 833 00:49:17,280 --> 00:49:20,030 created by the falls can be seen for 834 00:49:19,500 --> 00:49:26,159 miles away. 841 00:50:26,338 --> 00:50:33,299 Number 3 Big Sur 843 00:50:33,300 --> 00:50:37,920 Big Sur is one of the world's most 844 00:50:35,460 --> 00:50:40,619 gorgeous and awe-inspiring natural 845 00:50:37,920 --> 00:50:43,260 wonders. Big Sur is in California's 846 00:50:40,619 --> 00:50:45,539 central coast, a 90 mile stretch of 847 00:50:43,260 --> 00:50:48,240 rugged coastline surrounded by towering 848 00:50:45,539 --> 00:50:50,400 redwood forests and craggy cliffs. It's 849 00:50:48,239 --> 00:50:52,578 no wonder that Big Sur has captured the 850 00:50:50,400 --> 00:50:56,079 hearts and imaginations of travellers, 851 00:50:52,579 --> 00:51:08,700 photographers and artists alike. 853 00:51:08,699 --> 00:51:12,960 Here you'll find some of the most 854 00:51:10,559 --> 00:51:15,119 beautiful vistas on the planet with 855 00:51:12,960 --> 00:51:17,039 views that stretch for miles in every 856 00:51:15,119 --> 00:51:19,559 direction. One of the most popular 857 00:51:17,039 --> 00:51:21,480 attractions in Big Sur is Pfeiffer Beach, 858 00:51:19,559 --> 00:51:24,480 which is known for its beautiful rock 859 00:51:21,480 --> 00:51:27,358 formations in purple sands. The beach is 860 00:51:24,480 --> 00:51:30,000 a popular spot for surfing, swimming and 861 00:51:27,358 --> 00:51:32,039 sunbathing, but it's also a great place 862 00:51:30,000 --> 00:51:34,500 to explore the natural wonders of Big 863 00:51:32,039 --> 00:51:37,380 Sur. Another must-see attraction in Big 864 00:51:34,500 --> 00:51:40,199 Sur is the Bixby Creek Bridge, one of the 865 00:51:37,380 --> 00:51:42,420 California's most iconic landmarks. The 866 00:51:40,199 --> 00:51:44,818 painters paints the deep canyon of Bixby 867 00:51:42,420 --> 00:51:46,619 Creek and offers incredible views of the 868 00:51:44,818 --> 00:51:49,139 Pacific Ocean and the surrounding 869 00:51:46,619 --> 00:51:51,720 landscape. Whether you're an avid hiker 870 00:51:49,139 --> 00:51:53,578 or just a casual nature lover, you'll 871 00:51:51,719 --> 00:51:55,858 find plenty of opportunities to explore 872 00:51:53,579 --> 00:51:57,900 and discover the natural wonders of Big 873 00:51:55,858 --> 00:52:00,900 Sur. 887 00:53:55,739 --> 00:54:01,019 Uncovered in northeastern Ethiopia, the 888 00:53:58,858 --> 00:54:04,318 Danakil Depression is one of Earth's 889 00:54:01,019 --> 00:54:06,300 hottest and most inhospitable places. It 890 00:54:04,318 --> 00:54:09,119 is known for its otherworldly landscapes 891 00:54:06,300 --> 00:54:11,880 of salt flats sulfur springs and 892 00:54:09,119 --> 00:54:13,980 colorful mineral deposits despite its 893 00:54:11,880 --> 00:54:15,960 harsh conditions. The Danakil Depression 894 00:54:13,980 --> 00:54:17,818 is home to a unique ecosystem of 895 00:54:15,960 --> 00:54:20,338 salt-loving microbes and other 896 00:54:17,818 --> 00:54:22,380 extremophiles. Visitors can take guide 897 00:54:20,338 --> 00:54:24,539 tours of the region and see the natural 898 00:54:22,380 --> 00:54:25,559 wonders that have formed over millions 899 00:54:24,539 --> 00:54:26,259 of years. 904 00:55:35,699 --> 00:55:43,980 Number 1 Waitomo Glowworm Caves 905 00:55:41,159 --> 00:55:46,199 The Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New 906 00:55:43,980 --> 00:55:48,838 Zealand is a natural wonder that looks 907 00:55:46,199 --> 00:55:50,939 like something out of a fantasy world as 908 00:55:48,838 --> 00:55:53,400 the name suggests. The caves are known 909 00:55:50,940 --> 00:55:56,700 for the bioluminescent glowworms that 910 00:55:53,400 --> 00:55:59,338 illuminate them. These tiny creatures have 911 00:55:56,699 --> 00:56:01,500 a soft blue-green light creating a 912 00:55:59,338 --> 00:56:04,199 surreal and magical ambience throughout 913 00:56:01,500 --> 00:56:08,639 the cave. The caves were first explored 914 00:56:04,199 --> 00:56:12,118 in 1887 by local Maori chief, Tane Tinorau, 915 00:56:08,639 --> 00:56:14,279 and an English surveyor, Fred Mace. Since then 916 00:56:12,119 --> 00:56:16,740 the caves have become a popular tourist 917 00:56:14,280 --> 00:56:18,800 attraction drawing tourists worldwide to 918 00:56:16,739 --> 00:56:21,000 witness their extraordinary beauty. 919 00:56:18,800 --> 00:56:23,220 Sightseers can take a boat tour inside 920 00:56:21,000 --> 00:56:25,559 the caves, through the dark underground 921 00:56:23,219 --> 00:56:28,019 of the caverns where thousands of glowworms 922 00:56:25,559 --> 00:56:29,700 illuminate the walls and ceiling. The 923 00:56:28,019 --> 00:56:31,500 tour guides provide a wealth of 924 00:56:29,699 --> 00:56:33,659 information about the caves and the 925 00:56:31,500 --> 00:56:36,358 fascinating creatures that inhabit them. 926 00:56:33,659 --> 00:56:38,159 The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are not 927 00:56:36,358 --> 00:56:40,739 only visually stunning, but also 928 00:56:38,159 --> 00:56:42,719 ecologically important. The glowworms 929 00:56:40,739 --> 00:56:44,939 play a vital role in the Cave's 930 00:56:42,719 --> 00:56:48,919 ecosystem and the preservation of their 931 00:56:44,940 --> 00:56:51,539 habitat is critical to their survival. 932 00:56:48,920 --> 00:56:53,338 Thank you for joining us to explore some 933 00:56:51,539 --> 00:56:55,920 of the world's most spectacular natural 934 00:56:53,338 --> 00:57:00,078 wonders. We hope you enjoyed this video 935 00:56:55,920 --> 00:57:00,079 and until next time. 58435

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