We surely have a wonderful world. Filled with many exciting things to do and places to see. Humans have inhibited the earth for thousands of years, but even today there are still many interesting sights to see. Every human being in the world must have probably dreamed of visiting these beautiful places, especially in our world today where we are surrounded by tall skyscrapers and bustling streets.
Surely there are many beautiful places around the world and talking about each one of them would be impossible. That is why our list of the most beautiful places on earth are perhaps the places that have amazed us and that have touched our hearts.
1. Skardu Valley in Pakistan
It may be hard to believe, but there is a very beautiful place under the hot desert that lies between the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Here’s a trivia: many times Pakistan is a country that is considered part of the Middle East. However, Pakistan, in fact, is actually part of Southeast Asia. Anyway, Skardu is definitely a must see place. The Skardu Valley is part of Baltistan and lies just below the jagged, glaciated ramparts of the Karakoram. This place covers an area of about 26,000 square kilometers. The Skardu Valley was once a part of Laddakh and was known in the past as Tibet-I-Khurd, meaning “Little Tibet”. Archaeological evidence has shown that the Skardu Valley once belonged to the Silk Trade Route.
2. The Grand Canyon in the United States
Surely, the Grand Canyon has been around as a beautiful place for a long time, and it seems that such scenery still amazes us. The Grand Canyon is a steep ravine along the Colorado River. A place found in Arizona, USA, stretching 277 miles long, 1 mile deep, and between 4 and 18 miles wide. According to scientific and archaeological studies, the Grand Canyon was formed over a period of 6 million years by the forces of the Colorado River. Long ago, Native Americans built settlements in the caves inside the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon isn’t actually the deepest ravine in existence, but it is the widest in the world.
3. Canadian Rockies in Canada
Even in the cold country of Canada there is a beautiful place that will surely surprise you. Located in the Rocky Mountains of North America, these mountain peaks are considered one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. It may look like mountains from afar, but this place also consists of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, canyons, caves, fossils, and even glaciers. The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is known as “Mount Robson” which stands at about 12973 feet above sea level.
That is the list of the most beautiful places on our watch. However, that is not to say that these are the only places that seem suitable for your next vacation. There are still many beautiful places around the world. Some of them known and others yet to be discovered.