Let’s Get Started With The Best Places To Visit Around The World
The world is full of unique places to Visit and explore. There are many different types of locations, each with its unique features that make them special. Whether you want to go somewhere tropical or snowy, there are always great places to visit worldwide! Here are some of my favorite places around the globe:
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It was Built by the Incas in the 15th century and abandoned just 100 years later. The ruins are located in the Cusco region, Peru.
Visitors can take a cable car up to Machu Picchu (or hike up if they feel adventurous). You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains. The city was built on top of granite cliffs overlooking a river, so there are plenty of places to sit down and enjoy your surroundings while you sip some hot coca tea or water from one of their fountains.
If you want something more challenging than just walking around, try out some mountain biking or even rock climbing! If relaxing is more your thing, head to Huyana Picchu for an incredible panorama view where you can sit back with friends as you watch planes fly overhead, heading into Cusco International Airport.
Taj Mahal, India
If you’re looking for a place with history, the Taj Mahal is the first place you should visit. Built as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal (the wife of Shah Jahan), this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of India’s most famous attractions.
It’s easy to see why it’s so popular: the Taj Mahal is made of brick-in-lime mortar veneered with red sandstone, marble, and inlay work of precious/semi-precious stones. It took 22 years to build. The tomb has an octagonal courtyard surrounded by four large minarets, which are topped with onion-shaped domes that lend them their unmistakable appearance from far away—you may have seen them on postcards before!
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest wall, spanning some 8,852 kilometers. It was built from 1368 to 1644 to protect China from invaders and today remains one of the most iconic sights in the world.
The wall can be seen from space and stretches from the China Sea port of Shanhaiguan over 3,000 miles west into Gansu province. Despite its length, it is wide enough only for a single horseman or cart to pass at once—and during medieval times, it contained only three gates (two side gates and one main gate). The wall’s purpose was not simply to keep out enemies but also as an enclosure for trade routes that flourished along its path. Local rulers hoped to ensure safe passage through their territories for traders who brought valuable goods such as silk fabrics back across borders into other kingdoms’ realms by impressing travelers with their formidable defenses.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is a pretty well-known landmark, but there are a few things you might not know about this national park. For one thing, it’s enormous! There’s no way to see all of it in one day—even if you hike from the rim to the rim, which takes about nine hours.
So how do you get started exploring? The best way is by taking an organized tour with transportation and a guide who can explain all the geology (there’s lots of it). You’ll also want to bring plenty of water and snacks because there aren’t any restaurants or shops right at the canyon edge; they’re all farther down. If you’ve got time on your hands—and money—you can also check out nearby landmarks like
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Lake Powell with Rainbow Bridge
- Antelope Island State Park
- Horseshoe Bend Overlook
- Kodachrome Basin State Park
- Escalante Natural History Association Museum & Visitor Center
The list goes on!
Yellowstone, National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a natural wonder, and it’s one of the best places to visit in the U.S. because it’s so close to home. Its the first national park in the world (1872) and is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The park spans over 2.222 million acres, meaning you can spend anywhere from a few hours to a week exploring its wonders!
Yellowstone has many features that make it unique, including geysers like Old Faithful Geyser, which has been erupting on average every 80 minutes (20 times a day) since 1948! If you are lucky enough to be visiting during this eruption time frame—and your schedule allows for it—it’s worth setting up camp nearby to witness the spectacle firsthand! You’ll also want to take advantage of Yellowstone’s other attractions, such as mountain biking or hiking trails like those found at Mammoth Hot Springs.
Roman Colosseum, Italy
The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of Rome. It was built between 72 and 80 CE by Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus to celebrate their military victories. The name “Colosseum” comes from the Latin word for “gladiator.”
The amphitheater was used for gladiatorial battles and public executions for over four centuries. It’s still used for performances such as musical concerts and opera, as well as other forms of entertainment like magic shows and wedding ceremonies!
The Colosseum is one of the most famous buildings in the world - everyone knows it.
Easter Island, Chile
Easter Island is a Chilean island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle. It is famous for its 1000 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the Rapa Nui people. The name “Easter Island” was given by the island’s first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on Easter Sunday (April 5), 1722.
The Rapanui have inhabited Easter Island for approximately 800 years. They are believed to be descendants of early South Americans who journeyed across the open sea from present-day Chile and Peru. In other words, these are not natives—they’re just some random people who happened to come across this island when it was uninhabited! The Rapanui lived without agriculture or metal tools until Europeans arrived with both. Their complex culture has been described as “fertile ground for social evolution,” but also as having experienced long periods of isolation and warfare resulting in the cultural collapse, which was further exacerbated by diseases carried by Europeans such as smallpox and hepatitis B.
Stonehenge, England
Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age stone monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. It consists of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.
Stonehenge may have been the world’s first true Temple. There is a lot of debate over what it was used for and whether people built it, but there seems to be little doubt that people worship here and that it has some significance in their lives. The site includes other monuments besides Stonehenge:
- Durrington Walls (a related henge)
- Several burial mounds surrounding the whole complex
- Many other smaller areas within ten kilometers (six miles) radius of Stonehenge itself
Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
One of the best places to visit on Earth is Angkor Wat. This temple complex was built in the 12th century by the Khmer empire, which ruled Cambodia. It’s now a UNESCO world heritage site and has been described as “the most beautiful temple in the world"—for a good reason!
The temple complex covers more than 162.6 acres. Some of the main structures are:
- Angkor Wat (the largest religious monument in the world)
- Bayon Temple (with 54 towers)
- Baphuon Temple (with five buildings)
- Phimeanakas Temple (with four towers)
- Terrace of Elephants (with 22 elephants)
- Royal Palace Group (which includes Roluos Group within its buffer zone)
- Preah Khan Temple Complex.
These are some of the best places to visit in the world.
These are some of the best places to visit around the world. If you want to see any of these places, planning is essential. You should plan your transportation, accommodation, and food well in advance. You should also arrange for currency exchange.
Conclusion
As you can see from our list, there are many places to visit worldwide—and we’ve only scratched the surface. So if you want to go somewhere new, we hope this has given you some ideas.
