Fabulous places you should visit at least once in your life (20 photos). The most fabulous places on our planet
These places and landscapes seem to have come out of fairy tales and stories of our childhood; it’s hard to believe in their existence, but they exist in reality! Well, let's plunge into a fairy tale?
Castle Mont Saint-Michel, France
The castle of Mont Saint-Michel is one of the most popular attractions in France, striking with its unusualness and literally fabulous view! After all, a monastery on a rock sticking out of the watery abyss simply cannot help but look stunning. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is a treasure of the Alps and the most recognizable castle in the world. At first glance at this castle, it seems that someone forgot their toy here - the ivory-colored Neuschwanstein towers, soaring against the backdrop of dark green spruce trees, seem so unreal. Although if you come closer, the feeling of fabulousness is unlikely to go away, because hundreds of other little things will become visible that do not fit into the reality of the alpine slopes at all. Wisteria Tunnel
This tunnel is located in the Kawachi Fuji Flower Garden, Japan. While you are there, you are immersed in a truly unreal atmosphere! At different times of the year and depending on the lighting, it turns different colors. Danxia Landscape
Tourists from all over the world flock to Gansu Province, China, to admire the unusual landscape. The main attraction here is the unique mountainous terrain called the Danxia Landscape. Dark alley in Ireland
These beautiful beech trees, about 300 years old, grow near the village of Armoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Because of the closely intertwined branches of the beech trees, local residents called the tree tunnel “Dark Hedges”, which in Russian is more correct to say “Dark Alley”. Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular places in Vietnam. The landscapes are stunning and create the impression of unreality. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
Scotland's most photogenic railway bridge is known far beyond the UK. Fans of books and films about the wizard Harry Potter associate this viaduct primarily with the Hogwarts Express. After all, it was along it that the famous train passed through in the film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” Batu Caves, Malaysia
The Batu Caves system is a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Hindus. The complex consists of several cave halls converted into temples. The famous 272-step staircase leads to the main Temple Cave, which every pilgrim must climb. Some do it on their knees or even crawling. St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia
Description, I think, is unnecessary. The cathedral on Red Square, painted in fabulous colors, gives the impression of a fairy-tale palace; it is for the photograph of this cathedral that hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Red Square. Cave of Giant Crystals
An underground world full of wonders! These amazing caves, called Caves of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales), are located in the Mexican desert at a depth of 300 meters. These formations were created by nature over several million years. Colmar, France
Colmar is a picturesque Alsatian city, with beautifully preserved ancient quarters that immerse you in the Middle Ages. The city has a huge number of amazingly beautiful buildings that were built in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Pamukkale, Türkiye
The waterfall is known for its beautiful white slopes and is one of Turkey's geological wonders. Thermal springs, gushing out of the mountain for many hundreds of years, have formed beautiful terraces with ponds of varying depths. Palace of Versailles, France
Versailles - this name is associated throughout the world with the idea of the most significant and magnificent palace, erected at the will of one monarch. This is probably the most famous palace and park complex with beautiful gardens and interior decoration. Taj Mahal, India
What could be more fabulous than the Taj Mahal? This is the first association that arises when mentioning oriental fairy tales. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the main destination for 99.9% of all tourists coming to Cambodia. The largest temple complex on the planet and one of the most beautiful creations of mankind in its entire history. Paro-lakhang Temple, Bhutan
Paro Lakhang, also known as the Tiger's Den, is a famous Buddhist monastery located on a cliff at the top of the Paro Valley in Bhutan. Often being in clouds and fog, it leaves an unforgettable, mystical impression. Peles Castle, Romania
The luxurious Peles Castle found its refuge on the banks of the mountain river of the same name, near the city of Sinaia. The castle seems magical, as if straight out of a fairy tale, and the overall mysterious atmosphere is complemented by a dense forest with birdsong and the rustling of tree leaves. Zhangjiajie Park, China
Chinese Zhangjiajie Park has long gained popularity among tourists. Firstly, it is here, among the Wulingyuan rocks that inspired James Cameron to create the “flying mountains” in the film “Avatar”, that Tianmen Mountain is located, and in it is the legendary Heavenly Gate Cave. Petra, Jordan
The famous temple of St. Peter, carved into the rock, has appeared in dozens of films. What could be more mystical and mysterious? Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
The Avenue of Baobabs is located on a dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. The stunning landscape attracts travelers from all over the world, making it one of the most visited destinations in the region. These places and landscapes seem to have come out of fairy tales and stories of our childhood; it’s hard to believe in their existence, but they exist in reality! Well, let's plunge into a fairy tale?
Castle Mont Saint-Michel, France
2. Mont Saint-Michel Castle is one of the most popular attractions in France, striking with its unusualness and literally fabulous view! After all, a monastery on a rock sticking out of the watery abyss simply cannot help but look stunning.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
1. The castle is a treasure of the Alps and the most recognizable castle in the world. At first glance at this castle, it seems that someone forgot their toy here - the ivory-colored Neuschwanstein towers, soaring against the backdrop of dark green spruce trees, seem so unreal. Although if you come closer, the feeling of fabulousness is unlikely to go away, because hundreds of other little things will become visible that do not fit into the reality of the alpine slopes at all.
Wisteria Tunnel
3. This tunnel is located in the Kawachi Fuji Flower Garden, Japan. While you are there, you are immersed in a truly unreal atmosphere! At different times of the year and depending on the lighting, it turns different colors.
Danxia Landscape
Dark alley in Ireland
5. These beautiful beech trees, about 300 years old, grow near the village of Armoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Because of the closely intertwined branches of the beech trees, local residents called the tree tunnel “Dark Hedges”, which in Russian is more correct to say “Dark Alley”.
Ha Long Bay
6. Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular places in Vietnam. The landscapes are stunning and create the impression of unreality.
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
7. Scotland's most photogenic railway bridge is known far beyond the UK. Fans of books and films about the wizard Harry Potter associate this viaduct primarily with the Hogwarts Express. After all, it was along it that the famous train passed through in the film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”
Batu Caves, Malaysia
8. The Batu cave system is a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Hindus. The complex consists of several cave halls converted into temples. The famous 272-step staircase leads to the main Temple Cave, which every pilgrim must climb. Some do it on their knees or even crawling.
St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia
9. Description, I think, is unnecessary. The cathedral on Red Square, painted in fabulous colors, gives the impression of a fairy-tale palace; it is for the photograph of this cathedral that hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Red Square.
Cave of Giant Crystals
10. An underground world full of wonders! These amazing caves, called Caves of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales), are located in the Mexican desert at a depth of 300 meters.
These formations were created by nature over several million years.
Colmar, France
11. Colmar is a picturesque Alsatian city, with beautifully preserved ancient quarters that immerse you in the Middle Ages. The city has a huge number of amazingly beautiful buildings that were built in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Pamukkale, Türkiye
12. The waterfall is known for its beautiful white slopes and is one of the geological wonders of Turkey. Thermal springs, gushing out of the mountain for many hundreds of years, have formed beautiful terraces with ponds of varying depths.
Palace of Versailles, France
13. Versailles - this name is associated throughout the world with the idea of the most significant and magnificent palace, erected at the will of one monarch.
This is probably the most famous palace and park complex with beautiful gardens and interior decoration.
Taj Mahal, India
14. What could be more fabulous than the Taj Mahal? This is the first association that arises when mentioning oriental fairy tales.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
15. Angkor Wat is the main goal of 99.9% of all tourists coming to Cambodia. The largest temple complex on the planet and one of the most beautiful creations of mankind in its entire history.
Paro-lakhang Temple, Bhutan
16. Paro Lakhang, also known as the Tiger's Den, is a famous Buddhist monastery located on a cliff at the top of the Paro Valley in Bhutan. Often being in clouds and fog, it leaves an unforgettable, mystical impression.
Peles Castle, Romania
17. The luxurious Peles Castle found its refuge on the banks of the mountain river of the same name, near the city of Sinaia. The castle seems magical, as if straight out of a fairy tale, and the overall mysterious atmosphere is complemented by a dense forest with birdsong and the rustling of tree leaves.
Zhangjiajie Park, China
18. Chinese Zhangjiajie Park has long gained popularity among tourists. Firstly, it is here, among the Wulingyuan rocks that inspired James Cameron to create the “flying mountains” in the film “Avatar”, that Tianmen Mountain is located, and in it is the legendary Heavenly Gate Cave.
Petra, Jordan
19. The famous Temple of Peter, carved into the rock, has appeared in dozens of films. What could be more mystical and mysterious?
Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
20. The Avenue of Baobabs is located on a dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. The stunning landscape attracts travelers from all over the world, making it one of the most visited destinations in the region.
Our planet is full of the most unexpected and amazing places. Here you can find both incredibly fabulous places. Nature is capable of creating real miracles, and most often it is in such wonderful places that people manually create a real fairy tale, building incredible structures, palaces and sculptures. In our selection today, we will show you the most beautiful places on the planet that have aroused admiration among humanity for many, many centuries.
Taktsang Palphug Monastery is a famous Buddhist sacred site in Bhutan. The temple was built in 1692 near a cave on the site where Guru Rinpoche is said to have spent time in meditation for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Photo: Douglas McLaughlin
Kuha Karuhas Pavilion in Phraya Nakhon Cave, located in Khao Sam Roi Yot in Parchuap Khiri Khan Province National Park, Thailand. There is a large hole in the ceiling of the cave that allows light to enter easily. This fabulously beautiful place was the favorite place of many Thai rulers. 
Petra - an ancient city in the rock in Jordan Photo: Adam Pretty. The city is located at an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level. Petra was built at the crossroads of trade routes back in the 18th century BC. Some of the structures have survived to this day. 
Tourists pass by a man-made fairy-tale structure - giant ice sculptures, the height of which reaches 26 meters and the length exceeds 115 meters. The ice structure was created at the Ice Sculpture Festival in China by a team of designers and artists from the arbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. Photo: Lingtao Zhang 
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Türkiye. Cappadocia is a popular tourist destination with unique cultural and geological features. 
Giant gypsum crystals in the Naica cave in Mexico. A photograph showing a person is shown specifically to illustrate the scale of the crystals. The cave in Mexico is one of the richest deposits of natural gypsum crystals. 
Mont St-Michel in France was built between the 11th and 16th centuries. The castle is located on the top of the mountain, among the rocks, it seems to envelop the entire mountain with its turrets and stairs, occupying almost its entire area. 
The city of Chavene in northern Morocco is famous for its bright blue houses and alleys. The city is located just below Er Rif and is filled with narrow alleys and old architecture. Photo: Mark Fisher 
The island in the heart idea was photographed by satellite. The island is located near Croatia, and has been privately owned since February 16, 2013. The island is also known as Lover's Island, but in fact it is completely deserted and completely covered with untouched beech forest. 
The Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg is a Rococo mansion built as the summer residence of Empress Catherine the First in the 18th century. More than 100 kilograms of gold were used to decorate the façade of the building. The interior of the palace is also filled with luxurious details. Here, at one time, was located the famous amber room, lost during the Second World War. Photo: Harvey Barrison 
The city of Suzhou in southern China has several famous streets built along canals. The unique architecture and the presence of water streets make the city popular among tourists. 
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India was built by the king of the Mughal Empire, Shah Jahan, in honor of his third wife. The complex includes a domed marble mausoleum, a garden, a complex of ponds and tombs. Photo: John Haslam 
Northern Lights in Tromso, Norway. The colorful northern lights are the glow of the upper atmosphere due to interaction with charged particles in the solar wind. The phenomenon can most often be observed at high latitudes of the hemispheres. Photo: Andi Gentsch 
Riisitunturi National Park in Finland is located in a mountainous area, almost completely covered by swamps. The park is famous for its snow-covered forests, where the trees are covered with frozen mounds of snow, creating an absolutely fantastic fairy-tale look. 
Ruins of Flossenbürg Castle in Germany. Photo: Kilian Schönberger There are so many unusual and beautiful things in our world... I suggest you look at 10 places that seem like they come from a fairy tale... Maybe you have already seen some of these fairy-tale places?
Bavaria, Germany
The beautiful castle of the Bavarian king Ludwig II was built in the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style. The castle is located at an altitude of 1008 meters near the Austrian border. Ludwig II was a fan of the latest technology, so the castle was equipped with the latest technological achievements of that time - running water was installed on each floor, there was central steam heating, an electric telephone system... Now this fairy-tale castle houses a museum.
Old city
Colmar is a fabulous town in French Alsace. Considered the driest city in France, its special microclimate makes it ideal for winemaking. Winding pedestrian streets, the aroma of bakeries and coffee shops... The riot of flowers and colors will not leave anyone indifferent.
Taktsang-lakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
Paro, Bhutan
A Buddhist monastery in Bhutan located on a cliff 3120 meters high. According to legend, the great Indian teacher Guru Rinpoche flew to this place for meditation on the back of a tigress into which his wife turned. The monastery is one of the largest religious centers in Bhutan.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
This avenue of beech trees was planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family on the road to their estate (now a golf club). The crowns of the trees form a tunnel into which almost no sunlight enters. According to legend, in this alley you can meet the ghost of the Gray Lady, a girl who died under mysterious circumstances in one of the houses next to the Stuart house. Fans of the series “Game of Thrones” will recognize this road in one of the scenes.
Barcelona, Spain
The creation of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. This building was reconstructed by Gaudí and was previously a residential building. The peculiarity of the building is that there are practically no straight lines. The house is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bled, Slovenia
The lake at an altitude of 475 m near which the resort of Bled is located. The main attraction is a small island with a chapel. In this chapel there is a “wish bell”, according to legend, if you make a wish and ring it, it will come true. Also near the lake is the medieval Bled Castle.
Pasto, Colombia
One of the most visited temples in Colombia, located in the canyon of the Guaitara River, right on the bridge over the gorge at an altitude of 2600 m. The main relic of the basilica is the icon of the Virgin Mary on the rock.
A unique residential complex that includes several underground cities and residential buildings and monasteries carved into the rocks. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sintra, Portugal
A palace in a fantastic pseudo-medieval style, located on a cliff above Sintra. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Previously it was a royal residence, built on the site of an abandoned monastery.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A temple in Angkor destroyed and abandoned to the mercy of the jungle. Built in the 12th century. More than 12,000 people lived on the temple grounds. Scenes of the famous film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” were filmed here.
Most of us are so accustomed to our environment that we have no idea about the many fantastic and unreal places in other parts of the world.
Be it natural formations like Mount Roraima and the Black Forest, or man-made wonders like the Klevan Tunnel - all these places look absolutely surreal. Don't let your eyes deceive you. Even if all these places look like the scenery from a science fiction film, they are absolutely real. And most importantly, you can visit most of them. Be sure to save this list if you ever plan to travel around the world.
Zhangye Danxia Park
These colorful mountains seem absolutely surreal, don't they? But that's not true! You can find them in Zhangye Danxia National Geographic Park in northwestern China's Gansu province. The colorful sandstone deposits follow the contours of the land that took 24 million years to form. Despite the fact that this is not the only miracle of this kind in China, it was recognized as the most beautiful.
Mount Roraima
Like some giant from a fantasy novel, the flat top of Mount Roraima is covered in clouds at an altitude of 400 meters. Although more than 80% of this mountain is geographically located in Venezuela, the plateau itself contains Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. However, if you want to walk to the top of the mountain, it is best to do this from the Venezuelan side. 
Tunnel of Love, Klevan
Bioluminescent Bay of Vieques
No, this is not a scene from some fantasy-romance series. Located in Puerto Rico, Bioluminescent Bay is literally teeming with real microorganisms that emit a bright neon blue color in the dark. It is especially intensified if you go into the water. You can even rent a kayak to paddle through the sparkling sea at night. Don't forget to take your camera with you to capture all this beauty. 
Black forest in Germany
There are many ways to have a great time in the Black Forest mountain range, located in the southwestern part of Germany. But if you are dazzled by this colorful photo, then visit the mysterious and surreal Black Forest. In spring, summer and autumn, it is best to go on a walking tour in these regions and enjoy the richest and most vibrant flowers. 
Hitachi Park in Japan
While visiting Hitachi Park in Japan, you will be captivated by Bassia scoparia, colorful shrubs that turn vibrant red in the fall. All this fragrance is complemented by daffodils and tulips that decorate the park. Visitors love to view this surreal riot of color from the Ferris wheel at the amusement park. 
Hobbiton in New Zealand
New Zealand is known for its unique nature, as well as for filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even though the set was dismantled after the completion of the trilogy, Hobbiton has been carefully restored and is now open to the public and tourists. You can wander through the Hobbiton gardens, visit Frodo's house and many other places famous from the film. This attraction is located in Matamata and is one of the most magical places in the world, attracting tens of thousands of tourists every year. 
Lake Hillier in Australia
Camel acacias in Namibia
This landscape is more like a painting. After all, how could something so colorful be real? But this is really reality! This surreal image was taken by National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting, who captured the camel acacias in Naukluft Park, Namibia. At first glance, these strange trees may seem like a volcanic eruption in the background, but in fact it is the bright orange light of the morning sun in the Dead Vlei Basin. 
Metro station in Stockholm
The Stockholm metro is one of the most beautiful in the world. Imagine that you go into the subway to go to work, and suddenly find yourself in an underground cave. This design was conceived by the designers when they were planning the Radhuset metro station located in Stockholm, Sweden. It was supposed to look like a colorful cave. The question arises: are local residents accustomed to this design of the Stockholm metro?
Flathead Lake in Montana
The largest American freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River is located in northwestern Montana. Flathead Lake has a surface area of about two miles. When there is no disturbance and the water is still, it is so transparent that you can easily see the bottom of the lake. Floating on the surface of Flathead feels like you're floating in the air. This is one of the most unusual places to go swimming. Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. 
Chand Baori well in India
Your imagination is not playing tricks on you at all. The Chand Baori well in India is as majestic as it appears in this photo. With 3,500 steps and 13 floors, this deepest reservoir was created between 800 and 900 by King Chanda. While the well was originally used to store water, it is now a popular tourist attraction. This is one of the most beautiful staircases in the world.
Great Prismatic Spring
Another surreal place, as if photographed on another planet, is the Great Prismatic Spring, which is still located on Earth. Visit Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to see this wonder and experience its majesty. In fact, it is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. You can read about Yellowstone's hot springs and geysers in a separate article. 
Wisteria Tunnel in Japan
Gate to Hell, Darvaz
Sometimes scientists' mistakes can be beautiful (and scary) too. Aptly named the “Gateway to Hell,” Turkmenistan's Darvaz is home to a fiery hole in the ground that has been burning continuously for over four decades, with no sign of stopping. It all started because of a worker mistake while exploring underground natural gas fields. In the end, they decided that it would be safer to burn the gas in 1971 rather than risk the people trying to get it. Darvaz is one of the most surreal landscapes on Earth. 
Centralia in Pennsylvania
Cave of Crystals Skaftafell
One look at the Skaftafell Crystal Caves in Iceland and you'll think you're in another surreal world. But don't let the name fool you. These beautiful formations are not made of crystal, but of ordinary ice. Tourists are allowed to visit Iceland's ice caves during the winter months. Special guided tours also include rental of all necessary equipment. 
Tulip fields in the Netherlands
This is just one of many colorful and amazing pictures of tulip fields in the Netherlands. There is a huge tulip growing business in this country. Anyone can come to the farm and admire this surreal beauty. The best time to go on a flower trip is in mid-April, when the tulip fields open in all their glory.