12 Most Beautiful Places on Planet Earth
Summary
TLDRExplore the world's most mythical places in this video, featuring 12 enchanting locations that seem to defy reality. From Ireland's Cliffs of Moher, known as the 'Cliffs of Insanity' from 'The Princess Bride', to Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, each site offers a unique experience. Discover Senegal's pink Lake Retba, Colombia's Los Lajas Sanctuary, China's Rainbow Mountains, and more. Top the list with Russia's Lake Baikal and Wyoming's Grand Prismatic Spring, a must-visit for any traveler seeking magical landscapes.
Takeaways
- 🌄 The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, also known as the 'Cliffs of Insanity' from 'The Princess Bride', offer a breathtaking view along the Atlantic coast and are home to over 3,000 bird species.
- 🏜 Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, a remarkable landscape formed by prehistoric lakes that attract millions of tourists annually.
- 🌸 Lake Retba in Senegal, known for its vivid pink color due to a specific type of bacteria, is best visited during the dry season from November to June.
- 🌉 Los Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia was built to honor miracles, including the curing of a deaf girl and a blind man's regained sight, and remains a pilgrimage site.
- 🏞 The Rainbow Mountains in China's Zhonye Dakshiyad Landform Geological Park are famous for their rainbow-like colors resulting from various geological processes.
- 🏔 Moraine Lake in Canada is surrounded by mountains and waterfalls, with its turquoise color intensifying in summer due to glacier melt and rock particles.
- 🏜️ Guacachina in Peru is a desert oasis with a lagoon and sand dunes, offering a unique perspective and activities like sandboarding.
- 🌊 Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's deepest, oldest, and largest lake by volume, holding 20% of the world's fresh water and home to many endemic species.
- 🔮 The Cave of Crystals in Mexico, with giant selenite crystals formed by underground magma, is a hidden gem that requires professional supervision to visit.
- 🎍 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan provides an otherworldly experience with its tall bamboo stalks, and is a popular site in Kyoto for walks and bicycle rides.
- 🌧 Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River forms a border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, known for its massive curtain of falling water and being one of the most spectacular waterfalls globally.
- 🌈 Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is the largest and most colorful hot spring in the United States, with its surreal and enchanting appearance.
Q & A
What is the significance of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland?
-The Cliffs of Moher are a five-mile stretch of 400-foot high cliffs along the Atlantic coast of Ireland, offering breathtaking views and being home to over 3,000 bird species, making it a unique and magical location for bird watching.
Why is Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia considered a mythical place?
-Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, created by prehistoric lakes that evaporated millions of years ago, and it attracts millions of tourists annually with its reflective surface and extreme landscape.
What makes Lake Retba in Senegal stand out?
-Lake Retba is known for its vivid pink color, caused by a type of bacteria called tuna allela which thrives in the lake's high salt content. The color is most intense during the dry season from November to June.
What is the historical significance of Los Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia?
-Los Lajas Sanctuary was built to honor the miracles of healing that occurred in 1754, including the curing of a young girl's deafness and a blind man's sight, after they saw the Virgin Mary's image on the rocks of the gorge.
How are the Rainbow Mountains in China's Zhonye Dakshiyad Landform Geological Park formed?
-The Rainbow Mountains' colors are a result of various diagenetic and mineralogical processes, creating a geological wonder that mimics a rainbow painted over the mountaintops.
Why is Moraine Lake in Canada described as magical?
-Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, with its waters displaying a vivid turquoise color due to light refracting off fine particles of rock in the glacier runoff.
What activities can tourists enjoy in Huacachina, Peru?
-Tourists in Huacachina can enjoy the therapeutic properties of the lagoon, visit bars and clubs, and experience the breathtaking sand dunes by sandboarding down them.
Why is Lake Baikal in Russia considered the 'Sacred Sea' by locals?
-Lake Baikal is the world's largest and deepest lake by volume, the oldest lake, and holds 20 percent of the world's fresh water supply. It is home to 1800 endemic plant species, earning it the nickname 'Sacred Sea'.
What makes the Crystal Cave, or Cueva de los Cristales, in Mexico unique?
-The Crystal Cave is known for its giant selenite crystals formed by underground magma approximately half a million years ago, and it can only be visited under direct professional supervision due to its depth.
What is special about the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan?
-The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is known for its towering bamboo stalks that create an otherworldly atmosphere, with walking paths that provide a serene and tranquil experience, especially when the bamboo sways in the wind.
Why is Victoria Falls often described as 'the smoke that thunders'?
-Victoria Falls is called 'the smoke that thunders' due to the massive columns of spray that can be seen from miles away, and the sheer volume of water that falls over the edge during the rainy season, creating a thunderous sound.
What makes the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park so mythical?
-The Grand Prismatic Spring is known for its unbelievable colors and is the largest and deepest hot spring in the United States. Its vibrant colors and size make it the most photographed feature in Yellowstone, contributing to its mythical status.
Outlines
🌏 Exploring Earth's Mythical Wonders
The script introduces a series of mythical places around the world that are so enchanting they seem unreal. It promises to showcase 12 such locations, starting with the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, known for their breathtaking views and rich bird life. The list also includes Salar de la Uni in Bolivia, the world's largest salt flat, and Lake Retba in Senegal, famous for its vibrant pink color caused by a specific type of bacteria. Each location is described with a sense of awe, emphasizing their uniqueness and the magical experiences they offer to visitors.
🏞️ Discovering Nature's Hidden Gems
This segment delves into more extraordinary locations, such as the Los Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia, built to honor miraculous healings, and the Rainbow Mountains in China, known for their vibrant, rainbow-like colors. Moraine Lake in Canada is highlighted for its turquoise hue, influenced by glacial runoff, while the Guacachina desert oasis in Peru offers a unique contrast of green waters and sand dunes. The script also introduces Lake Bockhall in Russia, the world's deepest and oldest lake, and the stunning Crystal Cave in Mexico, filled with giant selenite crystals. Each place is portrayed as a must-visit for travelers seeking the extraordinary.
🏞️ The Grand Finale: Top Mythical Places
The final paragraph reveals the top mythical places, starting with the Arishiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan, known for its serene and otherworldly atmosphere. It then discusses a subscriber-submitted photo of a mythical waterfall, which, although likely photoshopped, leads to the mention of Victoria Falls as a real-world equivalent. The number one spot is the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, celebrated for its vibrant colors and surreal beauty. The script concludes by inviting viewers to share their reactions and to explore more videos on the channel, emphasizing the allure and wonder of these natural phenomena.
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Keywords
💡Mythical
💡Cliffs of Moher
💡Salar de Uyuni
💡Lake Retba
💡Los Lajas Sanctuary
💡Rainbow Mountains
💡Moraine Lake
💡Huacachina
💡Lake Baikal
💡Cave of Crystals
💡Bamboo Grove
💡Victoria Falls
💡Grand Prismatic Spring
Highlights
The world is full of mysterious and mythical places that are enchanting and magical.
Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, known as the 'Cliffs of Insanity' from 'The Princess Bride', offer breathtaking views.
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, attracting millions of tourists annually.
Lake Retba in Senegal is a vivid pink lake with high salt content due to a type of bacteria.
Los Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia was built to honor miracles, including the curing of deafness and blindness.
China's Rainbow Mountains display otherworldly colors due to geological processes.
Moraine Lake in Canada has turquoise waters that change color with the seasons.
Huacachina in Peru is a desert oasis with a lagoon and sand dunes for sandboarding.
Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's deepest, oldest, and holds 20% of the world's fresh water.
The Cave of Crystals in Mexico contains giant crystals formed by underground magma.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan provides an otherworldly walking experience.
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River is known as 'the smoke that thunders'.
Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest and most colorful hot spring in the U.S.
The video challenges viewers to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for good luck.
The video includes a subscriber-submitted photo of a mythical waterfall, which is likely photoshopped but reminiscent of Victoria Falls.
Transcripts
the world is still very much a mystery
to even the most traveled peoples
that means that there are many mythical
places on our planet for you to visit
some of which we'll be showing you today
these beautiful locations are so
enchanting and magical it's overwhelming
to the human eye and hard to explain
them in mere words and pictures but
we're going to do our best anyway here
are the 12 places so mythical you won't
believe they exist welcome to another
episode of forever green and if you want
to see a place so beautiful it will seem
unreal then stick around for number one
because it will blow you away
number 12 cliffs of moher ireland
you might know them better as the cliffs
of insanity from the 1987 film the
princess bride but this seaside wonder
is actually located on the shores of
ireland stretching for five miles along
the atlantic coast the 400 foot high
cliffs offer one of ireland's most
breathtaking views
what makes these cliffs even more unique
and magical is the local wildlife that
calls them home
those with a love of bird watching will
be spoiled here as the area is home to
over 3 000 colorful bird species and if
you think this place is unreal the
number one will just blow you away
number eleven salar de la uni bolivia
stretching across four thousand fifty
miles this beautiful reflective surface
is considered one of the most extreme
and remarkable landscapes in all of
south america and perhaps even on planet
earth
salar de uyuni is the world's largest
salt flat
it was created from prehistoric lakes
that evaporated millions of years ago
this mythical location attracts millions
of tourists and visitors from all across
the world each year who seek to drive
across this most fascinating place
if you're looking to cross one of the
most stunning places in the world off
your travel list salar de uyuni deserves
to be on it
number 10 lake retba senegal
this vivid pink lake known as lake retba
lies just an hour away from senegal's
capital and will catch anyone's eye
right away the lake is just barely
separated from the atlantic by a couple
of sand dunes which is what gives the
lake its high salt content
this salt content attracts a type of
bacteria called tuna allela which is
what gives the lake its unique coloring
the coloring becomes increasingly strong
during the dry season between november
and june which is the best time to visit
if you want to take pictures of the
world's only glowing pink lake
number nine los lajas sanctuary colombia
if lost laja sanctuary looks magical
it's because miracles inspired it in
1754 a young girl was cured of her
deafness right here after seeing the
virgin mary's image on the rocks of the
gorge and later a blind man regained his
sight too to honor these series of
miracles the people built this 1949
neo-gothic basilica and it remains a
pilgrimage site to this day for those of
you who want to visit it's located in
the southern colombian department of
nourinho in the municipality of apolly's
and is almost magically built right
inside the canyon of the gyotara river
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number eight rainbow mountains china
the mythical rainbow mountains of china
within the zhonye dakshiyad landform
geological park are a geological wonder
of the world
these chinese mountains are famous for
their other worldly colors that mimic a
rainbow painted over the tops of rolling
mountains
the colorations are caused by various
diagenetic and mineralogical processes
that make up the reds greens yellows and
blues
some will argue that this is one of the
coolest places on earth and the planet
seems to agree seeing as the area was
named an unesco world heritage site in
2009
number seven moraine lake canada
set in the rugged valley of canada's ten
peaks is moraine lake a place surrounded
by mountains waterfalls and rock piles
creating a scene so stunning it almost
seems unreal
the lake's waters are the most magical
color a vivid shade of turquoise that
changes in intensity through the summer
as the glaciers melt its brilliant
blue-green color is a result of light
refracting off fine particles of rock in
the glacier runoff which flows into the
lake
because it's at an elevation of
6183 feet the lake doesn't begin to melt
until june which is when water levels
rise and its magical color peak and make
for some pristine photography
number six
guacachina peru
if you didn't think paradise could exist
in the middle of nowhere then check out
this peruvian desert oasis five hours
south of lima huacachina is a tiny
village with green waters at its center
forming the huacachina lagoon ringed by
palm trees and thought to have
therapeutic properties the lagoon shores
are dotted with bars and clubs dune
buggies run across the high rolling sand
dunes surrounding the village this
jaw-dropping place allows tourists to
witness the breathtaking sand dunes from
an entirely different perspective and
for anyone adventurous enough can try
sandboarding down the dunes for an
unforgettable experience
number five northern lake bockhaul
russia
if you thought the huacachina lagoon was
something then lake bockhall is going to
blow you away
located in russia it is considered the
largest lake by volume in the entire
world and also the deepest it is also
the oldest lake in the world home to
1800 endemic plant species and evloc and
more incredibly it holds 20 percent of
the world's fresh water supply it's no
wonder unesco named it a world heritage
site back in 1996.
the lake is situated in south central
russia very close to the mongolian
border and represents an unspoiled
beauty locals refer to as the sacred sea
and we'd have to agree with that
nickname
number four nikon mine mexico
if you're into trippy places then here's
a hidden gem you should definitely visit
when in mexico
this stunning crystal cave known as nike
mine is situated in chihuahua mexico and
extends up to 985 feet below surface the
crystals are said to have been formed by
underground magma approximately half a
million years ago because this
fascinating cave is so deep below the
ground it can only be visited under
direct professional supervision but this
once in a lifetime experience is sure
worth getting a
guide number three arishiyama bamboo
grove japan
the arishiyama bamboo grove is one of
kyoto's top sites and for good reason
standing amid these soaring stalks of
bamboo is like being in a whole other
world
sadly there are no bamboo eating pandas
to be seen in arashiyama
but the walking paths that cut through
the groves make for an otherworldly walk
or bicycle ride they are particularly
attractive when there is a light wind
and the tall bamboo stalks sway gently
back and forth
naturally the bamboo has been used to
manufacture various products such as
baskets cups boxes and mats at local
workshops for centuries
subscriber pick it's now time for
today's subscriber pick today's photo
was sent to us by a subscriber wondering
about this mythical waterfall that looks
like it's from paradise
if you come across a mysterious photo
online and want us to look into it just
send it over and we may even feature it
on a future video
now we looked into this photo and are
sorry to say that it's probably
photoshopped
however there is a waterfall that comes
very close to looking like the one in
this fantasy picture
and that's
number two victoria falls
now it may not look exactly like the
imaginary waterfall in the picture but
the real life victoria falls presents a
spectacular sight of awe-inspiring
beauty and grandeur that would have
landed them on today's list either way
located on the zambenzi river these
magical falls form the border between
zambia and zimbabwe the kololo tribe who
lived in the area in the eighteen
hundreds described these falls as mosey
ah tonya
which translates to the smoke that
thunders it's no wonder they gave it
such an impactful name considering
victoria falls is known as the greatest
curtain of falling water in the world
columns of spray can be seen from many
miles away and at the height of the
rainy season over a hundred billion
gallons of water over the edge every
minute over a width of 1.2 miles into a
valley more than 100 meters below
before we reveal number one be sure to
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number one grand prismatic spring
wyoming
yellowstone national park in wyoming is
in and of itself one of the most
beautiful places on the planet
but without a doubt its most mythical
and inspiring feature is the grand
prismatic spring
the unbelievable colors on its beach
give the scene an otherworldly
appearance that makes a visit feel
surreal
the prismatic itself is
165 feet deep making it not only the
most colorful but also the largest lake
in the entire united states it is also
the third largest lake in the world for
obvious reasons the grand prismatic
spring is the most photographed feature
of yellowstone it needs no explanation
why this enchanted spring made it to the
top of our list it is definitely worth a
visit
and that's it for the 12 most mythical
places in the world which of these
places dropped your jaw the most be sure
to let us know in the comments below and
if you like this video you should
definitely check out our video on 10
most wonderful places in the world
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