10 Stunning Places Around the World You Won't Believe Exist

Japan's Bamboo Grove

While most of us are familiar with regular forests, Japan has taken it to another level with a breathtaking bamboo grove called Arashiyama, located on the outskirts of Kyoto. In 1996, Japan's Environmental Ministry selected this bamboo grove as one of the world’s top 100 'soundscapes,' where you can hear wood creaking, leaves rustling, and particularly noisy insects.

Baobab Avenue, Madagascar

Declared as one of the most surreal places on Earth a decade ago, Baobab Avenue in Madagascar features trees that are hundreds of years old and nearly nine feet tall.

The Azores, Portugal

About 900 miles off the coast of Lisbon, this Portuguese archipelago can ignite wanderlust at a glance: lush valleys, steep cliffs, and dozens of blue waterfalls adorn this wonderful island area.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Venezuela overflows with natural wonders bestowed by Hashem, one of which is the world's tallest waterfall found in Canaima National Park and protected by UNESCO. It towers 19 times the height of Niagara Falls, making it a hugely popular tourist attraction in the country.

Boulders Beach, South Africa

Known as one of Cape Town's most famous landmarks, Boulders Beach in South Africa boasts stunning granite rocks, green trees, waterfalls, and... penguins along its coastal bay.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Visiting this location is unbelievable, especially in summer. Despite being a mountainous desert area, hundreds of hot air balloons fill the skies, often carrying awestruck tourists marveling at the scenery below them.

Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach, Australia

Considered one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Whitehaven Beach in Australia shines not only because of the Great Barrier Reef it sits on. Home to tens of thousands of breathtaking marine species, many of which were discovered there for the first time.

Faroe Islands - Scotland

This is actually an archipelago in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Norway, and Iceland. Among its rocky coastlines and stunning waterfalls, there are 18 islands, some volcanic. The islands' residents, known as Faroese, are members of the Nordic Council, an international organization that includes all of Scandinavia's autonomous regions.

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

In summer, this magical lake bursts with purple, pink, and blue lupine flowers in stunning hues. Lake Tekapo’s lupines are famous across the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors during their peak bloom.

Laguna Colorada, Bolivia

Located about three hours north of San Pedro de Atacama, Bolivia, this enchanting lagoon has an enormous salt content giving it a reddish hue, due to various algae thriving in extreme heat. From December to April, the lagoon is not only pink but also teeming with thousands of flamingos, continuously breeding in the area.