THE 10 GREAT BEAUTIFUL BIRDS IN THE WORLD

Bird is a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly. Most Birds can fly, using powerful muscles to flap their wings. But few bird species do not have strong enough wings to fly , so these birds are flightless. Birds are a group of feathered theropod dinosaurs and constitute the only living dinosaurs. There are about ten thousand living species, more than half of which are passerine, or “perching” birds. Birds have wings whose development varies according to species. Many social species pass on knowledge across generations, which is considered a form of culture. Birds are social, communicating with visual signals, calls, and songs, and participating in such behavior as cooperative breeding and hunting, flocking, and mobbing of predators. Songbirds, parrots, and other species are popular as pets. Recreational bird watching is an important part of the ecotourism industry. Many species of birds are economically important as food for human consumption and raw material in manufacturing, with domesticated and undomesticated birds being important sources of eggs, meat, and feathers. Here is the list of 10 Beautiful Birds in the World.

1.Golden Pheasant

One of the most beautiful birds in the world, the highly intelligent golden pheasant sometimes referred to as the Chinese pheasant, is popular. Golden pheasants are famous for their brilliant colored plumage. Golden pheasants live in the dense forests and woodlands across Western and Central China. These exist in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Mexico. They are also established in numerous European and South American countries. They are primarily ground-dwelling foragers during the day but roost in tall trees at night. They have a beautiful golden-yellow crest tipped with red. Their under fpart is bright red and face. Sides and throat are rusty tan. The wattle of golden pheasant is yellow and its upper back is green. They also have dark, red shoulder feathers and a long pale brown tail. The male golden pheasants are more colorful and longer than females.

An adult male normally has a length up to 42 inches. A golden pheasant weight is About 630 grams. These are clumsy fliers and can only manage short, fast bursts of flight. Golden pheasant chicks emerge from their shells covered in reddish-brown and buff-colored down. Golden pheasant eggs are similar to duck eggs and cab be eaten. Golden pheasants are most prized for their beauty, and, besides, it would be an expensive meal. Breeding pairs often sell for over $200. Currently, the golden pheasant is evaluated as “Least Concern.” Their sound is often described as “chack chack. Interestingly, the tail account for two-third of its total body length. Golden pheasants are poor fliers and spend most of their time on the ground. They mainly feed on seeds, berries, grain and other vegetation including shoots of rhododendron and bamboo, as well as grubs, spiders, and insects. Golden pheasants are foragers and move slowly while pecking around the forest floor for food.

2.Scarlet Macaw

One of 17 species of macaws, the scarlet macaw is one of the most beautiful members of the parrot family and one of the largest Neotropical parrots. The Scarlet Macaw, with a wingspan of over 3 feet (1 meter) is the largest parrot in the world. Scarlet macaw is very popular as a house pet because of its intelligence and ability to quickly learn to speak, perform tricks and distinguish colors and shapes. Some of these birds can even perform simple math problems and most macaws have limited ability to mimic. They inhabit in humid evergreen forests across Central and South America. Scarlet macaws prefer life in the rainforest. Scarlet macaw is active during the day. They have bright red plumage with blue back. Their upper wings are yellow and edged with green color. With wide strong wings and hollow bones that aid flight, they can reach speeds of 56 kilometers (35 miles) per hour. The scarlet macaw has a strong, curved beak to crack hard nuts and seeds, and a tongue that can hold onto the kernel to pull it from the shell.

Males and females both look the same. Scarlet macaw has flexible feet that are used for manipulation of food, branches and other items used as tools. Left foot is used for feeding and handling of different items, while right foot ensures stability of the body. It mostly consumes nuts, seed, fruit, flowers and leaves. Scarlet macaw produces different types of screams and low-pitched noise for communication and to inform other birds about the nearby predators. Scarlet Macaws are very loud birds that make a variety of low-pitched sounds including squawks, screeches and screams that can carry for up to a couple of miles (kilometers). Female lays 2 to 4 eggs that hatch after 24 to 25 days. Chicks are naked and blind at birth. They fledge 3 months after hatching. Both parents take care of their offspring until they reach the age of 15 months and become ready for the independent life. Scarlet macaw can survive 40 to 50 years in the wild and up to 80 years in the captivity. Their Weight is about 1.5 kilogram.

3.Flamingo

These birds live in shallow lakes, mangrove swamps and sandy islands of Africa, Asia, America and Europe. There are 6 species of flamingos. The word Flamingo comes from the Spanish and Latin word ‘flamenco’ which mean fire, it refers to the bright colors of the bird’s feathers. Flamingo chicks are born grey when hatched. Baby flamingos will hatch in the nest made of mud. Both mother and father keep the egg warm before it hatches. Few days after hatching both parents will start feeding their chick with milk-like substance rich in fats and proteins. Each Flamingos’ shade of pink varies by species, with the Caribbean species a vivid pink and the Greater species a pale pink. The Greater Flamingo is the most widespread and largest member of the flamingo family. Fully grown flamingo male birds can grow in excess of 180cm tall – that’s the same as supermodel height of 5’11. Their neck is long and lean and has a distinctive downward, bend beak.

The long leg and specially adapted beak let them to catch small fishes, larvae and planktons from the mud. Their diet mainly consists of brine shrimp, plankton, and blue-green algae. Flamingo also spends hours on oil up their plumage from the special glands using their plumage. It helps them to keep their plumage always in good condition. Flamingos spend 15-30% of the day in cleaning their feathers: oil produced in a special gland will be spread over feathers with a help of their beak. Flamingos hold their breath while feeding. Flamingos are powerful fliers, when flying in a flock, the top speed of a flamingo can be as high as 35 miles per hour. During migration, they travel at a distance of over 300 miles to reach their new habitat. The average lifespan of a flamingo bird in the wild is 30 to 40 years. The typical lifespan in captivity, according to Basel Zoo, is over 60 years. Flamingos (like penguins) are monogamous birds. The females lay only a single egg each year.

4.Peacock

Peacock it one of the largest flying birds in the world. The colorful tail feather display of peacocks is probably the most beautiful courtship display among bird family. The males are “peacocks” and the females are “peahens”, and their babies are called peachicks. One day old baby peafowl can walk, eat and drink without assistance. There are three types of peafowls in the world – Indian, Congo and green peafowl. The Indian peafowls are the most common type of peafowls found around the world. Peacocks can grow up to 6 to 7 feet in length. They can weigh between 8-13 pounds. A peacock’s head is crested with feathers creating a crown-like appearance. They have an inch-long beak adapted for preying on small creatures like insects. In fact, the long tail of a peacock makes 60% of its total length. The feathers can be gathered and sold without the birds coming to any harm. Their bodies are covered with brown feathers and an elongated tail with impressive blue and greenish feathers are found on males.

The tail has eye-like spots with red, gold, and green feathers surrounding the eyespots. Peacocks can show off 200 feathers on their tails at any one time. Family of peafowl is called “bevy”. Group of peafowl is called “party”. Peacocks have a loud and disruptive call. Peahens lay three to six eggs in a clutch. She will solely incubate them for about 29 days. Peacocks in the wild can live for up to 20 years. Peacocks can fly limited distances, especially with their heavy tail. They prefer to stay on the ground. Unlike ducks and other birds, peacocks cannot enter the waters and swim. Peacocks are ground-dwelling birds, eating insects, plants, fruit, seeds, ants, flies, snakes and amphibians. They live in forests, farmland, bush land and other warm regions with easy access to low trees. Peacocks are widely seen in many Asian countries, they are dominant in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Peacocks are polygamous (mate with more than one female) and usually form a harem that consists of 2-5 females. The female peafowl or peahen also chooses a peacock with lengthy tail and more eye spots.

5.Keel billed Toucan

The keel-billed toucan is a large bird with mostly black plumage and a very large multi-colored bill. It has red and white coverts under and on top of its tail, green skin around the eyes and lore a yellow face and throat, and blue legs. These species has a very large range and can be found in Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. The keel-billed toucan is the national bird of Belize. Bill is usually 4.7 to 5.9 inches long. Due to their colorful bill, keel-billed toucan is also known as rainbow-billed toucan. Bill doesn’t affect stability of the bird. The toucan’s beak appears quite heavy, but is actually light, it is made of light-weight protein called keratin and its internal structure is spongy. Keel-billed toucan is not very good flyer. It moves mostly via hopping. It is approximately 59 cm size and it’s weight is up to 400 grams.

Keel-billed toucan is very social and playful bird. It travels through the jungle in groups of 6 to 15 birds. Keel-billed toucans use loud, frog-like calls for communication. Female lays 1 to 4 eggs in the cavities of trees. Incubation period is 16 to 20 days. Hatchlings are naked and blind at birth. Both parents provide food for their chicks until they become ready to leave the nest at the age of 8 to 9 weeks. Keel-billed toucan lives in the tree holes together with 5 to 6 other birds. They all sleep with bills tucked under the body to make room for other birds in the group. Keel-billed toucan is an omnivore. Its diet is based mostly on the fruit and berries, eggs, insects, lizards and frogs. People in some parts of Central and South America avoid keel-billed toucans due to widespread belief that these birds are associated with demons and evil spirits. Keel-billed toucan can survive 15 to 20 years in the wild.

6.Atlantic Puffin

The Atlantic puffin has become Iceland‘s most precious bird and a tourist attraction. Atlantic Puffin is from the auk family that breeds in and around Iceland. It has been nicknamed ‘Sea Parrot’, ‘Penguin of the North’ and even ‘Clown of the Sea’ and is also known as the Common Puffin. Atlantic puffin is a bird that looks like a close relative of penguins even though they are not genetically related. These birds can be found in the eastern parts of Canada, northern parts of United States, western parts of Europe and northern Russia. 60% of the world’s puffins breed in Iceland. A puffin’s beak or bill changes color during the year, it is pale during the winter and more colorful during the spring, when mating season starts. Atlantic puffin is also very fast flyer. It can reach the speed of 55 miles per hour by flapping its wings 400 times per minute.

Atlantic puffin is a small bird. It weighs 17.5 ounces. Males are slightly bigger than females. Female lays one egg. Incubation period lasts 42 days. Both parents take care of the chick. The Atlantic puffin has black and white feathers and a large and colorful beak. Puffins spend most of their lives out at sea. They come to the coast only once per year to reproduce. Atlantic puffin is an excellent swimmer. Its webbed feet and strong wings allow fast and precise movement through the water. It can dive 200 feet deep and remain submerged for up to one minute. They only measure about 30 cm from the tip of their beak to the end of their tail and stand at about 20 cm. Puffins are carnivores and live off small fish such as herring, hake and sand eels. Atlantic Puffins can load between 10 to 30 fishes in their huge beaks. Puffins dig their holes or burrows using their beaks and feet. They prefer to make their burrows in earth. Their lifespan is 20 years in the wild.

7.Blue Jay

Blue jays are very intelligent as well as beautiful birds. Blue jays communicate via loud screams and high-pitched calls. They are able to imitate sound of hawks, cats and humans. It could mimic human speech and voice of other pets. They found across forests of Eastern, Central North America and South Canada. Blue Jays live in wooded urban and suburban areas. These areas include parks, backyards, and forest edge habitat. Blue Jays are often found near their preferred food sources, which are Oak trees and bird feeders. Blue jay is a songbird that belongs to the family of crows. Blue jay is mostly blue-colored. Face, throat and belly are white. Wings and tail are covered with white, black and blue plumage. Blue feathers actually contain brown pigment. Blue jay can reach 9 to 12 inches in length and 2.5 to 3.5 ounces of weight. Male Blue Jay is slightly larger than female Blue Jay.

Blue jay has crest on top of the head. Erect crest is a sign of aggression, while brush-like crest symbolizes fear. Flattened crest can be seen in relaxed birds. Blue jay is an omnivore. It eats seed, nuts, acorns, fruits, insects, eggs and young birds. They may steal nestlings and eggs of other birds. Blue jay has a wingspan of 13 to 17 inches and it flies at speed of 20 to 25 miles per hour. Blue jay is active during the day. Blue jays live in pairs or small family groups. They gather in large flocks during the migratory season. They are very cooperative with their species, and a group of jays will often drive off other birds that are using “their” feeders. Female builds cup-shaped nest in the trees. 2 to 7 bluish or brown eggs hatch after incubation period of 16 to 18 days. Hatchlings are naked, blind and helpless at birth. Father provides food for the mother while she takes care of the chicks. Young birds are ready to leave their nest at the age of 17 to 21 days, but they stay with their parents for at least one or two months. It can survive around 7 years in the wild and up to 26 years in the captivity

8.Bohemian Waxming

Bohemian Waxming is part of the waxwing family. These inhabit in boreal forests across North America, Eurasia, Canada and Alaska. The Bohemian waxwing, also known by its scientific name of “Bombycilla garrulus”. There are 3 different types of waxwings in the genus Bombycilla; Bohemian waxwing, Japanese waxwing, Cedar waxwing. The cedar waxwing is a bit smaller than the Bohemian waxwing and has a yellow belly. The Japanese waxwing has red at the end of its tail and a larger black mask. It also doesn’t have a yellow stripe on its wings. Bohemian waxwings are medium-sized birds and can grow anywhere between 19 and 23 centimeters (7.5 and 9.1 inches) in length and have a wingspan of between 32 and 35.5 centimeters (12.6 and 14.0 inches). The average weight of this type of bird is about 55 grams. Bohemian waxwings are short-tailed stocky songbirds with soft dense plumage. They are mainly buff-grey in color, have black face markings, and a pointed crest. Their wings are patterned with white and bright yellow, and some feather tips have the red waxy appearance.

Females are similar to males, although young birds are less well-marked and have few or no waxy wingtips. Bohemian waxwings are social birds. Bohemian waxwings are herbivores and carnivores. These birds are primarily fruit eaters and rowan berries are their favorite food. They also consume insects during the breeding season; mosquitoes and midges are the most common prey, but many other insects and some spiders are also eaten. Some birds can easily eat hundreds of berries a day. One of the most amazing facts about Bohemian waxwings is that one bird was recorded eating between 600 and 1,000 cotoneaster berries in six hours, an incredible amount for such a relatively small bird. Both the male and females build the nest, which consists of twigs and is built in a tree, preferably a pine tree. The female incubates the 3 to 7 eggs she lays in the nest for about 2 weeks. The chicks are completely naked and have bright red beaks. They are fed by both the parents and their initial diet usually consists of insects.

9.Wood Duck

Wood Ducks are medium sized ducks with some extraordinary colors and patterns. They can be found throughout most of the eastern half of the United States. They are also known as a Carolina Ducks. Wood Duck is probably the most stunning colorful waterfowl in the world. The male bird has a metallic, purplish green head and crest. Their belly is white and chest is dark red. Their wings are patterned blue and black. Females are not colorful as males. They have grey brown head, white belly and white speckled beast. They perch and nest in trees. Wood Ducks have particular nesting requirements. They will commonly use abandoned woodpecker holes or those from other animals to nest and lay their eggs.

Typically very close to water or even hanging over water. However sometimes they will nest as far as a mile from water, never too far though. A female wood duck lays anywhere from 6 to 15 eggs. Baby Wood Ducks are Precocial. Precocial means when the babies hatch they can immediately swim and find food on their own. Their feet have sharp claws. After the mother has left in just 8 short weeks, baby wood ducks are ready to fly. Females with young sleep out of water, preferably on the bank or on logs and away from danger. Most wood ducks roost and sleep on the water. Wood ducks are able to reduce their oxygen consumption and remain underwater for a minute or some times longer. Wood Ducks feed by dabbling or walking on land.

10.Hyacinth Macaw

It is one of the most popular types of the macaw parrots. They are largest type of parrots. There are more than 350 parrot species in the world, with the macaws being the largest of them all. With an impressive length of 100 cm, hyacinth macaw is the largest of all flying species of parrots in the world. The hyacinth macaw flourish in the wild, where they are mostly found in grassland areas and dry forests such as the ones in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. They can live up to 80 years. Hyacinth macaw’s lifespan is extremely long. They inhabit in semi-open areas and savanna grasslands of Northern Brazil. Their population have been declined in past few years.

Today, less than 5000 Hyacinth Macaws left in the world. Hyacinth Macaw is famous for their striking cobalt blue plumage with bright yellow rings around the eyes. They also have a beautiful long tail and strong and curved black bill. With proper training, Hyacinth Macaws could be an excellent pet. To make them comfortable, You should also give them a lot of space. They are very playful and not so good at imitating words like some other members of Macaw family. The hyacinth macaw diet consists mainly of green vegetation, fruits, insects, and nuts. Nuts are the main type of diet in the wild, specifically palm nuts. They have fast flight speeds about 56 Kph. They are social birds and they live and travel in flocks.

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THE GREAT BEAUTIFUL MONUMENTS IN THE WORLD

Monument is an object, especially large and made of stone, built to remember and show respect for a person or group of people, or a special place made for this purpose. It is an old building or place that is an important part of a country’s history. Here are Beautiful 10 Monuments in the World.

  1. Macchu Picchu, Peru
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Machu Picchu is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The complex of palaces and plazas, temples and homes may have been built as a ceremonial site, a military stronghold, or a retreat for ruling elites. Its dramatic location is certainly well suited for any of those purposes. Machu Picchu is an old Inca citadel in Peru, on a 2,430-metre (7,970 ft) mountain ridge, South America. It was built in the 15th century and is 2,430 metres above sea level. It is referred to as the ‘Lost City of the Incas’. Bingham spent most of his life arguing that Machu Picchu and Vilcabamba were one and the same. Machu Picchu was included in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The three most visible structures in Machu Picchu are the Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun and the Room of the Three Windows. The peak is accessible by trek or by train and attracts millions of visitors every year. It is necessary to preserve these monuments to ensure that even in the future, people can still marvel at their magnificence. It is located in the Machu Picchu District within Urubamba Province, part of Cusco Region, above the Sacred Valley. Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Most of the outlying buildings have been reconstructed in order to give tourists a better idea of how they originally appeared. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.
When an earthquake occurs, the stones in an Inca building are said to “dance;” that is, they bounce through the tremors and then fall back into place. Without this building method, many of the best known buildings at Machu Picchu would have collapsed long ago. While the Inca are best remembered for their beautiful walls, their civil engineering projects were incredibly advanced as well. You can walk up to the ruins. The steep path roughly follows Hiram Bingham’s 1911 route and offers extraordinary views of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, which looks almost as it did in Bingham’s time. The climb is strenuous and takes about 90 minutes. There’s a great, hidden museum but no one goes there. For visitors conditioned to the explanatory signs at national parks, one of the strangest things about Machu Picchu is that the site provides virtually no information about the ruins. There’s more than one peak to climb. There’s a secret temple. Visitors have understood that the ruins’ natural setting is as important to the site as the buildings themselves.

2.Angkor Wat

The largest religious complex of the world by land area on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1.626 km2 , 402 acres). The most significant monument of Southeast Asia is extensive of Angkor Wat is constructed as Hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple, its name, which translates to “temple city”. It serves as an important tourist attraction in Cambodia. The word “Angkor” means “capital city” in the Khmer language, while the word “Wat” means “temple.” Many Buddhists believe the temple’s construction was ordered by the god Indra, and that the work was accomplished in one night. However, scholars now know it took several decades to build Angkor Wat, from the design phase to completion. Its five towers are intended to recreate the five peaks of Mount Meru, while the walls and moat below honor the surrounding mountain ranges and the sea. The heart of the temple was the central tower, entered by way of a steep staircase, a statue of Vishnu at top. This tower “was at once the symbolic center of the nation”.
One chamber in the tower has a scene showing a traditional Khmer ensemble of musical instruments known as the pinpeat, which is made up of different gongs, xylophones, wind instruments and other percussion instruments. In the same chamber, there’s also an intricate scene featuring people riding horses between two structures, which might be temples. These two paintings are among 200 that have been discovered in Angkor Wat since 2010. It consists of scores of temples, hydraulic structures (basins, dykes, reservoirs, canals) as well as communication routes. For several centuries Angkor, was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom. With impressive monuments, several different ancient urban plans and large water reservoirs, the site is a unique concentration of features testifying to an exceptional civilization. The Deep in the forests of Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, the elegant spires of an ancient stone city soar skyward above the sprawling complex of Angkor Archaeological Park. A visit to Cambodia’s World Heritage Temples of Angkor complex is understandably high on the list for many travellers. Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of Khmer genius is an awe inspiring temple that is stunning for both its grand scale and its incredible detail. Angkor Wat is built by Suryavarman II and is the earthly representation of Mount Meru, the Mount Olympus of the Hindu faith and the abode of ancient gods. The Cambodian god-kings of old each strove to better their ancestors’ structures in size, scale and symmetry, culminating in what is believed to be the world’s largest religious building.
3.potala palace

The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary buildings, is built on Red Mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 3,700m. The Jokhang Temple Monastery is an exceptional Buddhist religious complex. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s former summer palace, constructed in the 18th century, is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. The beauty and originality of the architecture of these three sites, their rich ornamentation and harmonious integration in a striking landscape, add to their historic and religious interest. “Three Protectors of Tibet are “. Chokpori, just to the south of the Potala, is the soul-mountain of Vajrapani, Pongwari that of Manjusri, and Marpori, the hill on which the Potala stands, represents Avalokitesvara. The site on which the Potala Palace rises is built over a palace erected by Songtsen Gampo on the Red Hill.
The Potala contains two chapels on its northwest corner that conserve parts of the original building. One is the Phakpa Lhakhang, the other the Chogyel Drupuk. King Srong-brtsan-sgam-po commissioned the building of a palace in Lhasa. Significantly smaller and less elaborate than its 5-square-mile (13-square-km) successor, it was named the Potala (“Pure Land” or “High Heavenly Realm”) for reasons that are not historically documented, although Mount Potala in India seems the likely source. Tibetan Buddhists acknowledge the Dalai Lama as the incarnation of Avalokiteshvara , a bodhisattva whose home was on Mount Potala. Srong-brtsan-sgam-po’s palace was later destroyed, and in 1645 the fifth Dalai Lama ordered the construction of a ne The mausoleum of the fifth Dalai Lama (the Potala’s patron), located in the west of the palace stands five stories high, is overlaid with gold, diamonds, pearls, and many other precious gems, and expresses the high honor the people had for this Buddhist saint. The new Potala was built on Mar-po-ri . It has 1,000 rooms and covers over 13 hectares (32 acres). The stone walls measure 3 meters (10 feet) thick on average. The general structure of the Potala Palace is in two parts: The Red Palace and the White Palace. The beautiful murals inside the palace are not only attractive, but also tell the story of Tibet. The golden roof on the top of the Red Palace is worth seeing. The Red Palace is the higher of the two palaces. The White Palace was home to ten successive Dalai Lamas and their courts. It became the summer residence of the Dalai Lama, and the White Palace became known as the winter estate of this saint of Buddhism. Housed within this amazing stone and wood structure are articles and artifacts from Tibetan history, religion, and culture.

4.Teotihuacan

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Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of modern-day Mexico City. It was built by hand more than a thousand years before the swooping arrival of the Nahuatl-speaking Aztec. Teotihuacan is known today as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Teotihuacan began as a religious center in the Mexican Highlands around the first century CE. It became the largest and most populated center in the pre-Columbian Americas. Teotihuacan was home to multi-floor apartment compounds built to accommodate the large population. The term Teotihuacan is also used for the whole civilization and cultural complex associated with the site. It is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico. Teotihuacan means “the place where the gods were created”. Teotihuacan is arranged in a grid layout that covers about 8 square miles (20 square kilometers). It contains around 2,000 single-story apartment compounds, as well as various pyramids, plazas, temples and palaces of nobles and priests. The city contains several large, important structures: The Pyramid of the Moon, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Ciudadela (“Citadel”) and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Surrounded by smaller pyramids and platforms, the Pyramid of the Moon is situated at the northern end of the Avenue of the Dead and faces south. Standing at 140-feet (43-meters) high with a base measuring 426 by 511 feet (130 by 156 meters), the Pyramid of the Moon is the second largest structure in Teotihuacan. “It was the largest city anywhere in the Western Hemisphere before the 1400s,” Cowgill says. “It had thousands of residential compounds and scores of pyramid-temples comparable to the largest pyramids of Egypt.” Its principal builders, evidence shows that Teotihuacan hosted a patchwork of cultures including the Maya, Mixtec, and Zapotec. The main excavations, performed by Professors Saburo Sugiyama of Aichi Prefectural University in Japan and Rubén Cabrera, a Mexican archaeologist, have been at the Pyramid of the Moon. It supports a population estimated at 125,000–200,000, making it, at the time, one of the largest cities in the world. It is the largest pre-Colombian site in the Americas and the largest and most visited cultural site.
5.Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD. It was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal. One of the most beautiful structural compositions in the world, the Taj Mahal is also one of the world’s most iconic monuments, visited by millions of tourists each year. For its construction, masons, stone-cutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from the Central Asia and Iran.
The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year. More than 20,000 workers were employed from India, Persia, the Ottoman Empire, and Europe to complete the mausoleum. An area of 10,400 sq km around the Taj Mahal is defined to protect the monument from pollution. The Supreme Court of India delivered a ruling banning use of coal/coke in industries located in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) and switching over to natural gas or relocating them outside the TTZ. The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect. The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan. One such genius planning is the placing of tomb at one end of the quadripartite garden rather than in the exact centre, which added rich depth and perspective to the distant view of the monument. It is also, one of the best examples of raised tomb variety. The tomb is further raised on a square platform with the four sides of the octagonal base of the minarets extended beyond the square at the corners. The exterior of the tomb is square in plan, with chambered corners. The large double storied domed chamber, which houses the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, is a perfect octagon in plan. The exquisite octagonal marble lattice screen encircling both cenotaphs is a piece of superb workmanship. It is highly polished and richly decorated with inlay work. The borders of the frames are inlaid with precious stones representing flowers executed with wonderful perfection. The Taj Mahal is a perfect symmetrical planned building, with an emphasis of bilateral symmetry along a central axis on which the main features are placed. The building material used is brick-in-lime mortar veneered with red sandstone and marble and inlay work of precious/semi precious stones. The mosque and the guest house in the Taj Mahal complex are built of red sandstone in contrast to the marble tomb in the centre. The tomb, mosque, guest house, main gate and the overall Taj Mahal complex have maintained the conditions of authenticity at the time of inscription.
6.Great Wall of China

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The Great Wall of China is the collective name of a series of fortification systems and one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken. Great Wall also contributed to the exploitation of farmland to the growth of the trade route that came to be known as the Silk Road. The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world and the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes in some great scenery and it can be visited by foreign travelers. The Great Wall actually consists of numerous walls, many of them parallel to each other, built over some two millennia across northern China and southern Mongolia. The height of the Great Wall is 5–8 meters (16–26 feet). The most extensive and best-preserved version of the wall runs for some 5,500 miles (8,850 km) east to west from Mount Hu near Dandong, southeastern Liaoning province, to Jiayu Pass west of Jiuquan, northwestern Gansu province. It is still one of the more remarkable structures on Earth.
The Great Wall was not just a wall. It was an integrated military defensive system with watchtowers for surveillance, fortresses for command posts and logistics, beacon towers for communications, etc. The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Nearly all 70 percent of the total length is actual constructed wall, with the small remaining stretches constituting ditches or moats and one-fourth of its length consists solely of natural barriers such as rivers and mountain ridges. The wall’s length without its branches and other secondary sections was thought to extend for some 4,160 miles (6,700 km). This Wall is to protect from their near neighbours as they were with the threat of barbarian invasions or raids. It’s long history is more than 2,300 years. It was built in different areas by different states/dynasties to protect different territorial borders. It’s often said that the First Emperor of Qin built the Great Wall. In the Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor of Qin started the northern walls to prevent invasion from northern nations. In the Han Dynasty, the emperors extended the Great Wall far into today’s western China to protect Silk Road trade.The Rock City of Petra
Rock City of Petra located about 115 miles (185 km) southwest of Amman, Jordan, Petra was an ancient city that was literally carved into red desert cliffs. Its ornate ancient architecture and natural beauty attract people from all over the world. In these early years the Nabataeans are believed to have lived a nomadic lifestyle, and Petra was likely a place of tents and simple structures. This would change as the caravan trade developed, with Petra serving as a center of trade between Arabia, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean. The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The Nabataeans were accustomed to living in the barren deserts, unlike their enemies, and were able to repel attacks by taking advantage of the area’s mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The city reached its peak about 2,000 years ago with a population estimated at 30,000 inhabitants. This process would see people abandon their tents for more permanent stone dwellings, in some instances carving them into the cliffs. A sophisticated plumbing system would also be built with a system of channels, pipes and cisterns to bring water to the people. Petra contains numerous tombs, most of them built at the edge of the city, beyond the main street. Some were simple, containing multiple burials in an unadorned rock chamber, while others were more spectacular. The best known tomb at Petra is called the “Khazneh,” which is Arabic for the “Treasury.” It is called this because at one time local people believed it contained hidden treasure.
Petra’s ancient inhabitants maintained a rich spiritual life. Three temples located near the main street. Its walls are still preserved up to a height of 75 feet (23 meters). A person would walk up 19 stairs before coming to a landing, than another eight steps, past a series of four columns, to arrive at the temple vestibule. Another structure, known to archaeologists at the “Great Temple,” contains a small theater in a design similar to a modern-day orchestra hall. The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan. it’s the raw beauty of Petra that draws in so many millions of visitors – the entire city of ruins is a work of art, painted on a natural stone backdrop that changes color every hour. The elegant Silk Tomb swirls with streaks of red, blue, and ocher, while vivid mosaics still pave the floors of a Byzantine-era church. Remember that Petra spreads out for over a hundred square miles—four times the size of Manhattan. While donkeys, camels, and horse buggies can hasten travel time between highlights, most of Petra’s sites are best reached on foot.

  1. The Rock City of Petra
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Rock City of Petra located about 115 miles (185 km) southwest of Amman, Jordan, Petra was an ancient city that was literally carved into red desert cliffs. Its ornate ancient architecture and natural beauty attract people from all over the world. In these early years the Nabataeans are believed to have lived a nomadic lifestyle, and Petra was likely a place of tents and simple structures. This would change as the caravan trade developed, with Petra serving as a center of trade between Arabia, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean. The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The Nabataeans were accustomed to living in the barren deserts, unlike their enemies, and were able to repel attacks by taking advantage of the area’s mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The city reached its peak about 2,000 years ago with a population estimated at 30,000 inhabitants. This process would see people abandon their tents for more permanent stone dwellings, in some instances carving them into the cliffs. A sophisticated plumbing system would also be built with a system of channels, pipes and cisterns to bring water to the people. Petra contains numerous tombs, most of them built at the edge of the city, beyond the main street. Some were simple, containing multiple burials in an unadorned rock chamber, while others were more spectacular. The best known tomb at Petra is called the “Khazneh,” which is Arabic for the “Treasury.” It is called this because at one time local people believed it contained hidden treasure.
Petra’s ancient inhabitants maintained a rich spiritual life. Three temples located near the main street. Its walls are still preserved up to a height of 75 feet (23 meters). A person would walk up 19 stairs before coming to a landing, than another eight steps, past a series of four columns, to arrive at the temple vestibule. Another structure, known to archaeologists at the “Great Temple,” contains a small theater in a design similar to a modern-day orchestra hall. The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan. it’s the raw beauty of Petra that draws in so many millions of visitors – the entire city of ruins is a work of art, painted on a natural stone backdrop that changes color every hour. The elegant Silk Tomb swirls with streaks of red, blue, and ocher, while vivid mosaics still pave the floors of a Byzantine-era church. Remember that Petra spreads out for over a hundred square miles—four times the size of Manhattan. While donkeys, camels, and horse buggies can hasten travel time between highlights, most of Petra’s sites are best reached on foot.

  1. Ait Ben Haddou

The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. Located in the foothills on the southern slopes of the High Atlas in the Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Inside the defensive walls which are reinforced by angle towers and pierced with a baffle gate, houses crowd together – some modest, others resembling small urban castles with their high angle towers and upper sections decorated with motifs in clay brick – but there are also buildings and community areas.
The Ksar of Ait- Ben-Haddou is a perfect synthesis of earthen architecture of the pre-Saharan regions of Morocco. The earthen buildings are very vulnerable due to lack of maintenance and regular repair resulting from the abandonment of the ksar by its inhabitants. It’s citizens defected into more modern digs on the other side of the Ounila River, except for a stubborn few that remain in the formerly maje. The best way to make living is to use the spaces between the earthen walls to attract the curious visitors who come passing through each day as surely as the sun will rise into a cloudless sky above Stic ksar. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Ait Benhaddou was once a major stop along the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara. This UNESCO World Heritage site in Morocco is very popular among travelers. Tichka and provides you with some of the most amazing views. It is one of Morocco’s World Heritage Sites. The outside walls of mud and clay are the initial protection for the town which is built onto the side of a hill. The buildings are packed tight with narrow pathways that wind around each other and unexpectedly turn into steep staircases up to another level of construction.
9.Palcho Gompa

Palcho Gompa is a beautiful monastery located on the outskirts of Gyantse. The Kumbum is the largest stupa. The Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is the main monastery in the Nyangchu river valley in Gyantse, Gyantse County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The monastery precinct is a complex of structures which, apart from the Tsuklakhang Monastery, also includes its Kumbum, believed to be the largest such structure in Tibet, that is most notable for its 108 chapels in its several floors and the old Dzong or fort. In addition, it is set in a beautiful location over the scenic valley of the Nyang Chu River. The high red-walled compound in the far north of Gyantse houses Palcho Monastery, founded in 1418. The main assembly hall is of greatest interest, but there are several other chapels to see. Gyantse town was established between the 14th and 15th centuries as a feudatory, with the Sakya sect playing a crucial overlord role. During this period, the Buddhist monuments were also built with the Dzong (the old fort) followed by the Kumbum and the Pekor monastery.
Once you walk through the massive gate in the walls to the monastery Palcho and spin dozens of prayer wheels along the sidewalk, you come directly below the great building of Tsuglakhang, you can see the biggest chorten in Tibet – Kumbum. From the roof of Tsuglakhang is a very nice view of not only neighboring giant chorten Kumbum, but also straight up of another important building Tratsang and massive fortification around the entire monastery. The most beautiful part of the tour is at the end of the ascent to Tratsang. The higher you are, the better is the view. But the best view is from the roof of the monastery building. Below you, you will see not only the entire monastery but also the old town up to the imposing fortress Gyantse Dzong. Mainly because it is one of the filming The Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery or Shekar Gyantse is the main monastery in the Nyangchu river valley in Gyantse, Gyantse County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The monastery precinct is a complex of structures which, apart from the Tsuklakhang Monastery, also includes its Kumbum, believed to be the largest such structure in Tibet, that is most notable for its 108 chapels in its several floors and the old Dzong or fort.
10.Amer Palace

Amber Fort consists of a series of four courtyards, palaces, halls, and gardens. Made out of sandstone and marble,. At its entrance lies the primary courtyard, known as Jaleb Chowk. It’s here that the king’s soldiers assembled and paraded themselves around. Amer is not only a city, but also a monumental palace. It’s features prominently on the list of Jaipur’s top attractions. In the Pink City of Jaipur, cradled on the top of the Aravali Hill lies the Amer Fort, one of the most magnificent palaces in India. Also commonly known as the Amber Fort, this majestic building with its maze-like passages and serpentine staircases is an architectural masterpiece and with significant importance in Indian history. Only 11 kilometres away from the capital city of Jaipur, Amer Fort is clad in pink and yellow sandstone and is a part of an extensive complex. Built by one of the most trusted generals of Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I in the year 1592, Amer Fort served as the main residence of the Rajput Rulers.
The Amer Fort through its large ramparts, several gateways and paved paths overlooks the Maotha Lake in the town of Amer, which used to serve as the capital of the Jaipur princely state. The fort is big enough that it will take you at least two to three hours to explore it in detail, and you can also choose to avail of the audio guides to lead you through this fascinating building while explaining the history of the place. Getting an elephant ride up the stairs to the Amber Fort is also a popular tourist activity. The fort sees over five thousand visitors daily and rightfully, the Amer Fort was inducted into UNESCO World Heritage Site list as part of the “Hill Forts of Rajasthan” along with five other forts. Toward the bottom of the fort, near Maota Lake, a popular sound and light show showcases the history of Amber Fort using many special effects. Who are interested in the art of traditional block printing, those persons do not miss the Anokhi Museum near Amber Fort. The ornate mosaic Ganesh Pol’s walls are covered in intricate mirror work, using glass imported from Belgium. Amber Fort also has an open-air passage that connects it to Jaigarh Fort. Tourists can walk along it from Ganesh Pol, or be transported by golf cart. Hence, it’s also called Sheesh Mahal. Jas Mandir, has delicate floral designs with glass in them.

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THE GREAT BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN THE WORLD

The experience of “beauty” often involves the interpretation of some balanced and harmonious entity with nature, which can cause emotional appeal and emotional tranquility. It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder or “it is in the eye of the beholder.” ” So the broadest sense of beauty includes: the beauty of art, the beauty of nature, the beauty of morals and the intellectual beauty.
Aristotle defines beauty as something other than good as well. When nature shows a friendly attitude, anything looks beautiful and feels good. beach is suitable for swimming and surfing and offers calm water but also a challenging wave. the world is truly home to a staggering array of beautiful beaches. Beauty based on sight and harmony for beauty by hearing. One of the main reasons for the beach’s popularity, besides its astounding beauty, is its variety of activities.

1.Anse Source D’Argent

Located on La Digue island, it is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. contains a winning combination of large granite boulders studding the coastline, coupled with pink sand beaches and coconut palms With the warm waters of the Indian Ocean lapping at its shores, pristine and untouched nature all around you, and exotic birds flying overhead. The beach is protected from the open ocean by a coral reef, ensuring the water is shallow and calm, with small waves With gigantic granite boulders that have been shaped by nature, lush jungle palms. The beautiful mix of turquoise water, golden sand, and impressive boulders makes it a unique prospect worldwide. It is also perfect for swimming and snorkelling. The protection provided to the beach by the coral reef ensures that the open ocean feels far away, so parents shouldn’t worry about their kids playing in the water.
Beach is also famous for having been used in a number of prominent photoshoots and films and make it a real treat, and one that visitors will remember for a long time. As the tide and light changes throughout the day, so too does the landscape. It was spectacular to see these changes, especially from a drone photography perspective. The landscape has an almost surreal look to it, with the huge boulders scattered across the beach forming coves and caves. The beach is a great spot for families.
For travelers looking to get away from it all, Seychelles is a dream destination. This archipelago, made up of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is perfectly secluded and welcomes visitors graciously while maintaining an untouched, natural environment. Ocean here is sheltered by a reef, providing calm and shallow waters that make a perfect playground for little ones. Island tour operators run ferry boats and helicopters for a day of island hopping. It is a great way to experience the distinct personalities of the neighboring islands. It’s no surprise that Seychelles was once thought to be the location of the Garden of Eden. The absolutely breathtaking scenery is the real highlight of Anse Source d’Argent. Restaurant and parking can all be found near the entrance to the beach, as well as several fruit stands at the far end of the beach.

  1. POLIHALE BEACH, HAWAII, USA

Polihale is hands-down the Hawaiian archipelago’s most breathtakingly beautiful beach. This seemingly deserted 11 km stretch on the western end of Kauai. Polihale Beach is by far the longest stretch of beach in the state of Hawaii. The seventeen mile stretch of white sand beach and sand dunes offer endless beach-combing and shelling fun. Camping at Polihale Beach is by permit only but you can linger and watch the sun set over Niihau Island – it’s an unforgettable experience. This Beach sits at the end of NA PaliCoast and the edge of the Mana Plains. This is a spectacular stretch of wilderness, with 100 foot sand dunes, desert cactus and remarkable sunsets over the Forbidden Island of Niihau. This is the last beach on the west side marks the beginning of the Napali Coast. Never allow small children to swim or play in water unattended.
Polihale Beach stands out above the rest due to its gorgeous pristine white sands, natural beauty and remote unspoilt location. Once a hidden gem, it was featured as “The Best Secluded Beach on Earth”. The 7-mile stretch of sand at Polihale Beach is part of the longer stretch of beach and mountainous sand dunes on the Napali Coast. It’s perfect for bracing walks in all seasons with the ever-present sound of breaking waves. There are restrooms, showers and picnic tables at this point. One of the highlights nearby is the Monkeypod Tree, a historic landmark within the Polihale State Park. Isolated and other-worldly, Polihale beach hugs the shore below steep mounds of blazing, white sand called Nohilili Dunes. Driving to Polihale Beach is Not Easy, But It’s Well Worth. Shower facilities also available here. you can enjoy fishing, beachcombing.

3.CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Camps Bay is the premier tourist destination in Cape Town, South Africa, and is magnificently located on the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and adjacent to Table Mountain. Camps Bay is not only Cape Town’s most popular beach, but also the only urban beach to make it into this top 10 list. It will not distract you from the amazing surrounding scenery and world-famous sunsets. Camps Bay’s water is a bit cold, due to the currents in the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the village-like suburb is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and its location between the azure Atlantic and the Twelv e Apostles mountain range. protected by massive granite boulders, allowing for wind-free sunbathing and calm waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Camps Bay is known for the quality of its seafood restaurants. For a memorable fine dining experience.
5-star option with an incredible beachfront location and four swimming pools are also available. Guest houses are another Camps Bay specialty, with one of the best choices being Primi Seacastle, a 4-star pick with 10 unique rooms. A magical stretch of pure white sand fringed by the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other, it was awarded Blue Flag status in 2008. Take a trip along the picturesque coastal road between Camps Bay and Hout Bay to find the popular Camps Bay African Craft Market including hand-carved statues, beaded jewelry, leather crafts are available. Market is open every day during daylight hours, the market is also worth visiting just for the beauty of its location. If you’d rather be under the water, there are some excellent shore diving sites nearby.

  1. MAYA BAY, KOH PHI PHI, THAILAND

Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in 1999. Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful, sheltered bay on Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi. With a ring of white sand surrounded by mangroves and towering limestone walls blanketed by dense foliage. The main beach within the bay is around 200 m (650 ft) long and features silky soft white sand, with underwater colorful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water. Between November and April months the seas are calm and access to the bay is easy. At any time there will be more than 30 speedboats and longtail boats on the beach, with large ferry boats carrying hundreds of snorkelers and sightseers moored in deeper water. Maya Bay was perfect beach needed some palm trees and less vegetation so they rearranged the beach to fit a Hollywood stereotype.
Activities in Maya Bay are Snorkeling and diving are excellent throughout the bay, large underwater boulders are encrusted with coral and brightly coloured fish are numerous. Visibility is excellent. Maya Bay, the stunning cove made famous by “The Beach,” the 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has already been shuttered for almost a year. 5,000 tourists turning up there a day at the peak of its fame. the number of daily visitors will be limited to 2,400 a day in peak season. Time limits are also likely to be put in place. This aims to limit the number of visitors and reduce corruption, making sure all entry fees are fed into state coffers. An amazing experience that revolves around picturesque locations, such as Maya Bay, which is famous for a perfect movie shoot location and has tall mountains and splendid beaches. You can swim with 12 rare species of fish that are found here and are completely harmless. Explore the unexplored beaches in Maya Bay and in Koh Khai, have a mouth-watering buffet lunch in Phi Phi with an astonishing view of the beach.

  1. LONG BEACH, VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA

Located within the boundaries of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve between Tofino and Ucluelet, its 10 miles (16 km) of pristine sand are backed by lush rainforests and washed by a cool pounding surf. The beach’s consistent surf, exposed to the open Pacific Ocean, established it as one of the earliest and most popular surfing locations in British Columbia. Long Beach features rocky ‘islands’ in the mid-tidal zone of the beach. these islands are either surrounded by water or thrashed by ocean swells. Unsupervised swimming is considered extremely hazardous, and park visitors have been swept from shorebound rocks during storm season; for this reason, beach access is restricted during heavy storm weather. Wonderful refreshing beach that stretches far out into the Pacific Ocean because it stays very flat for a long ways. One million visitors a year make the journey west from Parksville on Highway 4 to experience the isolation of the Pacific Rim and Long Beach region. The open ocean stretches off unbroken and vacant, while the elemental forces at play here – the winds and tides, the sun and rain – excite within visitors a deep-seated resonance, a sense of belonging to this place.
A rich natural heritage evolved as Vancouver Island became isolated from the mainland, retaining a great diversity of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish species. This unique park encompasses a total area of 49,962 hectares of land and ocean in three separate geographic units – Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands and the West Coast Trail. Features of the park include long sandy beaches, an island archipelago, old-growth coastal temperate rainforest and significant Nuu-chah-nulth archaeological sites. Gorgeous sandy beach with miles of walking, crashing waves, shells, rocks, driftwood, surfers, dogs frolicking and finding your zen. Depending on the season and the height of the swells in Wickaninnish Bay, not to mention the thickness of the mist, you may see surfers, sea kayakers, cyclists, kite flyers, hackey-sackers, disc tossers, swimmers, joggers, and walkers at play on the hard-packed sand. The crescent of soft white sand lies at the foot of 230 feet (70 m) high rugged cliffs which are covered in lush vegetation. These cliffs are home to any number of birds which nest here and the beach is home to the highest concentration of tropical seabirds to be found on this side of the Atlantic.

  1. BAIA DO SANCHO, FERNANDO DE NORONHO, BRAZIL

Baia do Sancho, a beach on the small island of Fernando de Noronha off of Brazil, is consistently ranked one of the world’s best beaches. It is located approximately 220 miles (350 km) off the coast of northeastern Brazil bay. Sparkling emerald water and soft white sands are surrounded by vegetation-covered 250 ft (75 m) cliffs. The beach can only be reached by boat or by foot on a dirt trail through a crack in a rock wall with a few dozen uneven, slippery-sandy steps. Access is quite difficult for people elder people with too many steps and difficult climbing stairs. If you like diving you must swim around 150m from the beach to find out beat full reefs and sea life. The volcanic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha off the north eastern coast of Brazil is home to many fantastic beaches. However, it is Baia do Sancho that takes the crown of, not only the finest beach on the island, but possibly the best beach in Brazil. That’s pretty good going considering there are well over 2,000 other great beaches in Brazil.
Islands are a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crescent of soft white sand lies at the foot of 230 feet (70 m) high rugged cliffs which are covered in lush vegetation. These cliffs are home to any number of birds which nest here and the beach is home to the highest concentration of tropical seabirds to be found on this side of the Atlantic.

  1. WHITEHAVEN BEACH, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Whitehaven Beach is one of the world’s most unspoiled and beautiful beaches. The Whitsunday Islands were formed when the sea rose and drowned the valleys between mountains. The Islands are continental Islands in that they are formed by the land jutting out of the sea rather than being built up by coral. You can reach the beach via a helicopter or seaplane, or you can sail to Whitehaven Beach with one of the many yacht excursions in the area. 7 kms (4 mi) long and made up of white sand, Whitehaven Beach has been voted the cleanest beach in Australia. The sand does not have any silicone in it to retain the heat, so it is cool to walk on, even on the hottest day in the most direct sun.
Whitehaven Beach is a pristine, award winning beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. Sink your feet into the sand and wade into the warm waves that gently lap the shore and you’ll soon realise why people come here from all over the world. At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning inlet where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. Many people claim Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach are the most beautiful places they’ve ever seen. It’s been voted the world’s top eco-friendly beach, and Queensland’s cleanest beach. The sand is 98 per cent pure white silica, which gives it a brilliant, near luminescent colour. Accessible by boat, Whitehaven Beach was discovered and named by Staff Commander EP Bedwell in 1879 and has long been known for its white sands and beautiful scenery. No matter which end of Whitehaven you find yourself on there is a stunning scenic walk for you to enjoy. Whitehaven Beach is protected by the Whitsunday Islands National Park, and is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Australia’s most famous beach stretches for 7 km and is washed by swirls of turquoise, blue and green water. The sand is 98% pure white silica, which gives it a brilliant, near luminescent color.

  1. GRACE BAY, TURKS & CAICOS

This 12-mile stretch of sand is the most popular beachfront real estate on the Turks and Caicos. The beach is part of a national park and open to the public .The Turks and Caicos comprise 40 islands and cays, of which Providenciales is the main tourist centre. It’s here, on the northern shore, that you’ll find Grace Bay, a 19km paradise-perfect mix of sugary sand and transparent water, fringed by a coral reef system with fabulous snorkeling and diving. The entire beach is consistently excellent, with clean water, white sand and no rocks, seaweed or pollution. The barrier reef found a mile (1.6km) out protects Grace Bay from the ocean swells of the Atlantic. Nearly all of the main resorts on Providenciales are found on this coast, and much of the water sport activity occurs in the area.
On the east side, Grace Bay Beach continues as Leeward Beach, and on the west end as The Bight Beach. It’s possible to walk the entire seven miles from Leeward Going Through Point to Turtle Cove Marina. The canals of Turtle Cove and Thompson Cove, and sea cliffs near Blue Mountain separate this section of coast line from the seven and a half mile (12km) continuous beach that stretches from Blue Hills to Northwest Point. Grace Bay Beach is part of the Princess Alexandra National Park. Grace Bay Beach was named after Grace Jane Hutchings, wife of Hugh Houston Hutchings, Commissioner of the Turks and Caicos from 1933-1934. Experience an unforgettable jet ski adventure on the turquoise waters of the Turks and Caicos. Tours visit the beautiful sights and beaches on the southwest of Providenciales, including the Pirate’s Cave at West Harbour Bluff, an iguana habitat, secluded beaches, and much more.
Unfortunately, the consistent sandy bottom of Grace Bay does not lend itself well to snorkeling. There are no reefs or snorkeling sites within easy shore access of the beach. Too far to swim to from the coast, the barrier reef off of Grace Bay does offer excellent snorkel and dive sites when the conditions are right. However, it’s necessary to take a boat cruise out to these locations. By far the greatest danger to swimmers is the reckless usage of powerboats. Many people who have come to Grace Bay Beach have become frequent visitors, because of the incomparable experience that they repeatedly have during their stay.

  1. NAVAGIO BEACH, ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE

Navagio Beach or Shipwreck Beach is an exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. Navagio Beach was originally known as Agios Georgios. It is an isolated yet strikingly beautiful sandy cove on the Zakynthos. It is often referred to as the Shipwreck Beach because it is home to the wreck of a ship called Panagiotis that is believed to have been a smugglers ship. It attracts thousands of tourists yearly. The strip of beach is accessed only by boat, but you can see it from above if you stand on the high side of the surrounding cliffs. The area is defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue water. If you want to get to the Shipwreck beach, step on the pebbles (the beach isn’t sandy unfortunately) and swim in the turquoise blue waters, there is only ONE way – by sea. the Navagio beach is located on the other side of the capital of Zakynthos. The beach is spectacular. A stunning island off the southwest coast of Greece, Zakynthos boasts magnificent beaches, secluded coves and verdant valleys.
With white sand and marble cliffs, Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) makes a striking setting for swimming and sunbathing. Set on sun-soaked Zakynthos island off the coast of Greece, Navagio Beach is a popular day trip destination.

  1. TULUM, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

White sands, MAYAN temples, vibrate night life, abundant coral reefs and virgin beaches, the river MAYA offers the quintesential MEXICAN vacation. Mayan ruins tower over the sea in Tulum. The formerly walled city was one of the last to be built by the Mayans, and its archaeological sites are incredibly well preserved. Tulum’s ruin is an ancient walled city sitting on rocky cliff that overlooks a spectacular beach. With hordes of tourists visiting every day, the area is not exactly private, but the broad stretch of white sand and mesmerizing turquoise Caribbean waters more than make up for it. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya. A hot spot for diving, snorkeling, and swimming, the warm waters of Cancun, Tulum, and the Mayan Riviera encapsulate an underwater mystery waiting to unfold for even the most novice explorer.
It is here that one of the world’s best cultural destinations meets one of the world’s best beaches. These days, it’s known as Tulúm, meaning “wall” or “fence.” Tulum is without a doubt a magical destination surrounded by enigmatic Mayan ruins between natural beauties such as mangroves, jungle, cenotes, lagoons, Sian Ka’an Biosphere and the most beautiful beaches of fine white sand with turquoise and crystal clear waters. Located 120 km south of Cancun where, halfway, we find Playa del Carmen.The iconic archeological zone of Tulum, is the only one in Mexico located on the seashore and is the second archaeological site with more tourism in the country

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