27 Most Magical Places On Earth That Will Leave You Breathless

For all you travel enthusiasts, here comes an extensive list of 27 places that you gotta see before you die. You wouldn't be able to believe your eyes.

1. Skaftafell Ice Caves, Iceland

Most Magical Places On Earth That Will Leave You Breathless

These caves are formed on floating glaciers and have about 7 metres high entrances. What lies inside is spell-binding. The ice absorbs all visible light except the blue colour, which is why the caves appear blue to the naked eye. And the daylight entering from both the sides adds all the magic.

2. Tianzi Mountains, China

Remember those long, surreal, almost-alien towers of rock they showed in 'Avatar'? Yeah, they were real. Some of the mountains reach over 4,000 feet above sea level. Imagine the view from up there.

3. Enchanted Well At Chapada Diamantina In Bahia, Brazil

The enchanted well is so clear you wouldn't be able to tell where the water actually begins. A lot of adrenaline junkies visit this place just to swim in its clear waters and look for the secrets buried in its depths. Travel explorers are said to have discovered the remains of forty different species of extinct animals in these waters.

4. Red Beach, Panjin, China

If you've seen enough of the usual beaches, Red Beach in Panjin packs a surprise for you that you will never forget. Instead of sand, the beach is covered in green sea weed. But come autumn, it all turns into a bright shade of read, giving the place its famous name.

5. The Swing At The 'End Of The World', Baños, Ecuador

Amidst the huge expanse of green on the mountain top stands a small tree house that was built years ago to watch and observe a volcano nearby. From that tree house hangs a swing into nothingness that will send a shiver down your spine. It literally is the end of the world.

6. Sea Of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Maldives

Yes, that's a real picture. The water here houses phytoplanktons, minute organisms that emit out a luminous blue light when applied an external force on, be it someone walking on the water or the splashing of tides. As the water moves, unbelievable patterns are formed by these little stars, making you feel like you're in a different world altogether.

7. Fly Geyser, Nevada

This bizarre looking structure was formed organically when a manmade well was left uncapped from the top. Geothermal energy did its trick over the years and minerals and coloured algae started rising up, taking this unbelievable form.

8. Sentinels Of The Arctic, Finland

Visit this place in winters and you'd find giant trees wrapped up in snow across huge expanses. The snow makes 'em look like enormously large ghosts spread across wide expanses of whites and greys.

9. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island In Australia

A bird's-eye view from the lookout points around this area show you what white sand and blue-emerald water can together create. The sand grains are so fine and light that they erase all boundaries between the land and the sea. This beach is God's art!

10. Haiku Stairs Of Oahu, Hawaii, United States

This path to the mountain top is so dangerous that it has been closed for public. But that doesn't stop travel enthusiasts from exploring the place. It is also called the 'Stairway To Heaven' and we're not surprised why. Do you dare to take up the challenge?

11. Reed Flute Caves, China

If you ever travel to China, this is one place you just cannot afford to miss. The carbonate deposition over centuries has led to rock formations like stalagmites and stalactites that are simply enchanting. Coloured lighting in hues of reds, blues and greens against the backdrop of the rough textures of rocks makes the experience heavenly.

12. Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu, China

Another marvel from China! These landforms get those colours by mineral deposits that have been happening since millions of years. The colour palette is unbelievable. You just cannot stop staring at it, can you?

13. Turquoise Ice, Lake Baikal, Russia

Not just the largest, but Lake Baikal is also one of the oldest fresh water lakes in the world. When it snows, the sight is unforgettable! Sun, frost and water pressure cause what are called 'shards' that rise up from the surface. The water is so clear that the shards attain a turquoise colour. Do they remind you of Fox candies too?

14. Wisteria Flower Tunnel In Japan

The tunnel has uncountable Wisteria plants that form a tunnel you'd never want to get out. Shades of mauve, purple and pink make it most dreamy place in the world. Who wouldn't want to take a walk down that lane?

15. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia

It is the largest salt flat in the world, and the salt crust is so reflective that the place is actually called the largest mirror in the world. This will leave you totally breathless.

16. Trolltunga, Hordaland, Norway

Very simply put, this rock juts out from the surface of an enormous mountain at a height of about 2000 feet with nothing below. Can you imagine standing there?

17. Black Forest, Germany

This gets the name because of the density of it's foliage. A walk inside this forest is an experience of a lifetime.

18. Naica Mine, Mexico

What you see in the picture below is selenite crystals that are the largest ever in the world. Those formations will totally blow your mind, leaving you wondering how it all actually happened! Undoubtedly, the Naica Mine is the most unique place on this list!

19. Caño Cristales River, Colombia

The flora and fauna, algae formations and rocks make impart five colours to the river - red, yellow, green, blue and black! It is just mystical. Looks like a painting, really.

20. Yuanyang County, China

Farming can really do wonders to the mountain landscapes, and Yuanyang County is the perfect example of it. When it rains, the whole mountain mirrors the sky. View it from an airplane, and it is sure to leave you tongue-tied.

21. Antelope Canyon In Arizona

A single ray of light through a crevice completely transforms the antelope canyons into something so splendid that your brain wouldn't be able to register all it sees. The patterns on the surface, the play of light and the deep hues of a hundred colours will make you feel like you're in a dreamy maze.

22. Mendenhall Ice Caves Of Juneau, Alaska

The Mendenhalls are hollow caves that are simply out of this world. Just when you come to believe that the place is real, you realise it is melting - melting in front of your eyes! It's an experience that will totally change your life.

23. Deadvlei, Namibia

Boasting of the highest sand dunes in the world, this place tells you how big the world really is. The dunes are so tall, it almost replaces the sky. Take a walk around those dead trees and you'll feel like you're a part of an artist's creation. This has to be the most stunning desert in the world.

24. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Beautiful lakes, pools, dams and lakes - this place has it all. The gushing wind and the noise of water splashing against rocks, falling from hundreds of feet above will astound you.

25. The Hang Son Doong Cave In Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

Dating back to two and a half million years ago, this cave is so big that it could fit about forty buildings in it. The sounds echo to the extent that it will haunt you for days to come.

26. Northern Lights, Highlands, Iceland

The water and the glaciers around are the most beautiful place on earth during the day and when the night falls and the northern lights rise up in the sky. The sight is so mesmerising that you'd be glad to be alive!

27. Glowworm Caves In Waitomo, New Zealand

And we end this list with the most interesting place in the world - the Glowworm caves of Waitomo. Glow worms hanging on to the ceiling of this cave makes it look like the most unbelievable place on earth!

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