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 and does not lend itself to any calculations. Such a wide geography creates a limitless field for choosing a holiday destination. When choosing a travel route, we are limited only by our 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 do not go to any comparison with your own feeling of a discoverer and explorer of the unknown. There are still thousands of interesting places in the world that are not trampled by tourists. 

1. Bangong-Tso, India/China

A drainless lake in the Himalayas, located at an altitude of 4350 meters above sea level. The water in the lake is brackish, so there are almost no inhabitants in it. Scientists suggest that this lake may be the remains of an ancient ocean that stretched earlier on the territory of Tibet.

2. Madain Salih, Saudi Arabia

The complex of archaeological buildings in the Hejaz is the first site on the territory of Saudi Arabia, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It consists of 111 rock graves 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 Jam, Tunisia

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

5. Gericoacoara, Brazil

For many years, it was a fishing village known only to the locals, in which electricity was installed only 20 years ago. Thanks to this isolation, everything here is 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 ascend to a height of 850 meters above sea level. They offer the most beautiful views 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 in fishing, see the northern lights and enjoy the unity with nature.

8. Hobart, Australia

It is the financial and administrative centre of Tasmania. The city was founded back in 1804, and since then it has not lost the charm of the old port city and has preserved 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 the Photinus carolinus fireflies for two weeks. In the evening, they simultaneously light up every few seconds, arranging a kind of natural light show.

10. Enchanted River, Philippines

On the island of Mindanao, near the village of Hinatuan, there is an Enchanted River. The water in it is incredibly clear. It is painted in rich shades of turquoise and blue. Shoals of fish, as if floating in zero gravity, add to the surreal landscape.

11. Alberobello, Italy

The city in the Apulia region is notable for its unique architecture. City buildings are houses with a conical roof, called trulli. There are no similar buildings anywhere else in the world.

12. Jiuzhaigou, China

The Nine Villages Valley Nature Reserve in the north of 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 covers 120 hectares. From spring to late autumn, the entire park is covered with a colorful carpet of various colors.

14. Royal Trail, Spain

The trail between the Chorro falls and Gaitanejo in the El Chorro Gorge for many years topped the list of the most dangerous trails, as it was almost completely destroyed. The Spanish government has restored the trail, turning it from extreme to one of the most exciting 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 where 200 people live. The city was built around a small natural lake. The image of the oasis can be seen on the 50 new sol banknote.

17. Wulingyuan, China

More than 3,000 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 town of Ipiales, was built in 1948 with donations from parishioners. In 1754, there was a miracle of the apparition of the Virgin, 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 considered the largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago. It consists of 415 small islands, which are inhabited by about 2,400 people. The atoll is known as one of the best diving spots in the world.

20. Namaqualand, South Africa

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

21. Cape Perpetua, USA

Through the cape passes more than 40 kilometers of hiking trails, replete with a variety of natural attractions. The most impressive of them is the Well of Thor, from which a fountain periodically erupts during high tides.

22. Salina Turda, Romania

A giant salt mine has been transformed into a tourist attraction. Paying only about 5 euros, you can go down 100 meters underground, breathe salt air and ride on 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 typical savanna animals that can be seen in their natural environment.

24. Ranakpur, India

The Jain temple complex is supported by 1,444 columns, and no two of them are identical. The temple is made entirely of white marble.

25. Aposle 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 relic forests.