Cao Bang's natural landscapes make it into the top 50 most beautiful destinations.

Along with other famous landmarks on the world tourism map, the beauty of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark continues to catch the attention of Insider, a leading global travel website.

Insider commented: "Cao Bang's landscape is a UNESCO Global Geopark with the magnificent beauty of its waterfalls, lakes, and diverse flora."

Recognized as a Global Geopark by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in April 2018, Non Nuoc Cao Bang is a national geopark covering an area of ​​over 3,275 km², located in Cao Bang province. It holds the historical value of 500 million years of Earth's history, with stunning scenery of waterfalls, lakes, and diverse plant life. Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark also boasts the beauty of many tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites.

Along with Cao Bang Non Nuoc Geopark, Insider has selected 49 other breathtakingly beautiful places, including both natural and man-made landscapes, from ancient relics and fascinating geoparks to spectacular stargazing spots, bizarre canyons, and glowing beaches... Below are 10 more Asian destinations among the 50 most captivating places in the world as chosen by Insider.

Ayutthaya Ancient City (Thailand)

Located 76 km north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya preserves the glorious past of an ancient capital that existed for over 400 years, from the mid-14th to the late 18th century. At its peak, Ayutthaya boasted over 300 temples with glittering gold-plated pagodas and exquisite sculptures. However, in 1765, the Burmese attacked the city, destroying many magnificent structures and melting down the gold statues. Today, in Ayutthaya Park, most of the Buddha statues are headless, leaving only remnants of the former splendor of the kingdom.

Supertree Grove, Singapore

The Supertree Grove features 18 giant trees, each over 48 meters tall, connected by skywalks. This is the most beautiful highlight of Gardens by the Bay, offering panoramic city views and a rich variety of plant and animal life.

Bagan Ancient City (Myanmar)

Bagan was once the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, which existed from the 11th to 13th centuries, and is now an archaeological site. Its unique landscape showcases the distinctive beauty of Buddhist art, especially the monasteries and sacred religious pilgrimage sites.

Langkawi Global Geopark (Malaysia)

Langkawi Global Geopark, recognized by UNESCO, boasts a unique landscape composed of lush green hills and vibrant tropical forests. The park also features a diverse range of beaches, estuaries, limestone caves, coral reefs, and more.

Petra Fortress (Jordan)

Located approximately 185 km southwest of Jordan's capital, Amman, lies Petra, an ancient city carved into the rock, boasting stunning natural beauty and magnificent ancient architecture. Petra is renowned for its temples and tombs, most of which were built on the city's outskirts, above the main streets. Some tombs are simply designed, containing numerous burial pits within an unadorned rock mausoleum, while others are elaborately crafted.

Glowing beaches in Toyama Bay and the ancient capital of Kyoto (Japan)

Toyama Bay is located on the west coast of Japan. It is home to bioluminescent marine creatures, creating a fascinating spectacle on the water's surface when viewed from above.

Kyoto was the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun until the mid-19th century. It is filled with traditional and religious architecture, along with gardens that are very characteristic of Japanese culture.

Taj Mahal (India)

The Taj Mahal, a palace of white marble with beautiful surrounding gardens dating back to the 17th century, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his empress Mumtaz Mahal upon her death. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Danxia Landscape and the Great Wall of China (CHINA)

Danxia, ​​China, is a unique geomorphological area formed from red sandstone, characterized by sheer cliffs with vibrant, rainbow-like stripes. In August 2010, Danxia, ​​China, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Great Wall of China was built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD. It is one of the most important historical monuments, representing ancient Chinese culture and civilization.

Additionally, Insider also mentioned many other attractive scenic spots such as:

• Los Glaciares National Park and Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
• The Great Barrier Reef and the Greater Blue Mountains (Australia)
• Salar de Uyuni salt flats (Bolivia)
• Moraine Lake in Alberta (Canada)
• Guanacaste National Park (Costa Rica)
• Nubian ruins (Egypt)
• Lapland under the Northern Lights (Finland)
• Lavender fields in Provence, the Eiffel Tower, and the rocky island of Mont-Saint-Michel (France)
• Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany)
• The Meteora Monastery, the pink sand beaches of Elafonissi, and the village of Oia, Santorini (Greece)
• Reynisfjara black sand beach and Vatnajökull National Park (Iceland)
• Burren Geopark and Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
• Porto Venere coast (Italy)
• Kotor region (Montenegro)
• Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech (Morocco)
• Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
• Bryggen pier in Bergen (Norway)
• Coiba Geopark (Panama)
• Machu Picchu (Peru)
• Laurel forest in Madeira (Portugal)
• The Pitons (St. Lucia)
• The windmills of La Mancha, the ancient city of Toledoto, and the Las Medulas gold mine (Spain)
• The Alps mountain range (Switzerland)
• Pamukkale Cotton Castle (Türkiye)
• Stonehenge and the Thames River landscape as seen from the London Eye (England).
• Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, and the Fallingwater Falls villa (USA)
• Victoria Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe)

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