25 tourist destinations you probably haven't heard of

There are more than 250 countries on the modern political map of the world. The exact number of tourist areas and destinations on the entire planet is beyond any calculation. Such a wide geography creates a limitless field for choosing a vacation spot. Choosing a travel route, we are limited only by the budget and our own imagination. Despite all the variety of destinations, from year to year many continue to choose hot Egypt, sunny Turkey and exotic Thailand.

But the impressions of traveling on mass routes cannot be compared with one's own feeling of a discoverer and explorer of the unknown. There are still thousands of interesting places in the world that have not been trampled down by tourists.

In this issue you will find 25 incredible routes that are still little known to most tourists.

1. Bangong Tso, India/PRC

Endorheic lake in the Himalayas, located at an altitude of 4350 meters above sea level. The water in the lake is brackish, so there are practically no inhabitants in it. Scientists suggest that this lake may be the remains of an ancient ocean that previously stretched across Tibet.

2. Madain Salih, Saudi Arabia

The complex of archaeological buildings in Hijaz is the first object in Saudi Arabia, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It consists of 111 rock burials and a system of hydraulic structures built about 20 centuries ago.

3. Wai-O-Tapu, New Zealand

This area of high geothermal activity is home to many scenic hot springs, including the Lady Knox Geyser. The park is protected, but partially accessible to tourists.

4. El Jem, Tunisia

This amphitheater can easily be confused with the Colosseum in Rome, only there are no such crowds of tourists here. The amphitheater can accommodate 30 thousand spectators and is considered the third largest in the Roman Empire.

5. Jericoacoara, Brazil

For many years it was a fishing village known only to the locals, in which electricity was provided only 20 years ago. Thanks to this isolation, everything here has been preserved in its original form, including nature and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

6. Haiku stairs, Hawaii

A walking route consisting of 3992 steps that rise to a height of 850 meters above sea level. They offer the most beautiful view of Oahu.

7. Lofoten Islands, Norway

This is the real edge of the world, located beyond the Arctic Circle and north of the cold poles of Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon. At the same time, thanks to the Gulf Stream in the southern islands, the temperature does not fall below zero. Here you can try your luck at fishing, see the northern lights and enjoy the unity with nature.

8. Hobart, Australia

It is the financial and administrative center of Tasmania. The city was founded back in 1804, and since then it has not lost the charm of the old port city and retained most of the historical buildings.

9. Great Smoky Mountains, USA

In addition to the fact that 66 species of mammals can be seen in the natural environment in the national park, during the summer season it becomes the home of fireflies Photinus carolinus for two weeks. In the evening, they synchronously light up every few seconds, arranging a kind of natural light show.

10 Enchanted River, Philippines

On the island of Mindanao, not far from the village of Hinatuan, is the Enchanted River. Its water is incredibly clear. It is painted in rich shades of turquoise and blue. Schools of fish, as if floating in weightlessness, add surrealism to the landscape.

11. Alberobello, Italy

The city in the Puglia region is notable for its unique architecture. Urban buildings are houses with a conical roof, called trulli. There are no other buildings like this anywhere in the world.

12. Jiuzhaigou, China

The Nine Village Valley Nature Reserve in northern Sichuan Province covers an area of 720 km². The national park consists of three valleys, each of which contains many natural attractions.

13. Hitachi Park, Japan

The national park occupies 120 hectares. From spring to the end of autumn, the entire park is covered with a multi-colored carpet of various colors.

14. Royal Trail, Spain

The trail between the Chorro and Gaitanejo Falls in the El Chorro Gorge topped the list of the most dangerous trails for many years, as it was almost completely destroyed. The Spanish government has restored the trail, turning it from extreme to one of the most spectacular in the world.

15. Balos, Greece

The bay between the coast of Crete and the island of Gramvousa is mostly a shoal. The sea here shimmers with many shades, and the bottom is completely sandy.

16. Huacachina, Peru

A few kilometers from the city of Ica is an oasis in which 200 people live. The city arose around a small natural lake. The image of the oasis can be seen on the banknote of 50 new soles.

17. Wulingyuan, China

More than 3000 peaks and cliffs of various shapes and shapes, separated by gorges with rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Among other things, the reserve is home to many endangered species of plants and animals, including 30 endemic species of flora and fauna.

18. Las Lajas, Colombia

The church, 7 km from the city of Ipiales, was built in 1948 with donations from parishioners. In 1754, the miracle of the appearance of the Virgin Mary took place here, who cured a deaf-mute girl. On the wall appeared the face of a woman with a baby in her arms, recognized as healing.

19. Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Rangiroa is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago. It consists of 415 small islands, which are inhabited by about 2400 people. The atoll is known as one of the best diving sites in the world.

20. Namaqualand, South Africa

Once a year, the Namaqualand National Park turns from an arid, lifeless area into a real oasis, in which hundreds of thousands of daisies bloom.

21. Cape Perpetua, USA

More than 40 kilometers of hiking trails pass through the cape, abounding in a variety of natural attractions. The most impressive of them is Thor's Well, from which a fountain erupts periodically during high tides.

22. Salina Turda, Romania

The giant salt mine has been transformed into a tourist attraction. Paying only about 5 euros, you can go down 100 meters underground, breathe in the salty air and ride the Ferris wheel.

23. Selous, Tanzania, Africa

The reserve covers an area of 54,600 km², which is about 5% of the country's territory. Its main inhabitants are elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions and other animals typical of the savannah, which can be seen in their natural environment.

24. Ranakpur, India

The Jain temple complex is supported by 1444 columns, and no two are alike. The temple is entirely made of white marble.

25. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, USA

This place can easily awaken the explorer in each of us. It includes 21 islands, the main attractions of which are waterfalls, lakes, caves and relict forests.