10 Stunning Natural Wonders Everyone Should See in Their Lifetime

It's no secret why these travertine stone steps and tiered pools are called Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle" in Turkish.

From rocky escarpments to acacia woodlands, Lake Nakuru National Park's flora is almost as impressive as its fauna - including white rhinos, leopards and flamingos.

No matter when and how you look at it, day or night, from a platform or from a boat, the 3160 tons of water that flows through Niagara Falls every second is something to be seen.

It's hard to believe that Peyto's sparkling turquoise water is natural, but the color really comes from the significant amount of glacial flour (tiny rock particles that result from glacial erosion) that is deposited into the water.

In Arashiyama, one of the districts of Kyoto in Japan, you will find one of the most unique forests in the world: the Sagano Bamboo Forest. The bamboo grove is especially beautiful when the sun comes through the stems.

Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt marsh, located in the southwestern part of Bolivia. All it takes to make this place unique is a thin layer of water on the surface to create a mirror image on the ground that extends beyond the horizon.

Stromboli, one of the main islands of the Aeolian archipelago of Sicily, is famous for having an active volcano.

Mount Bromo, the only active volcano on the island of Java, is known for its unparalleled sunrise views.

The Grand Canyon is 445 kilometers long and reaches 29 kilometers at its widest point. You can explore different areas of the massive canyon in Grand Canyon National Park.

Zhangjiajie is not for those who are afraid of heights. The incredible forest is said to have inspired the stunning scenery in the movie Avatar.