Incredibly Magnificent Scenery: Five Astonishing Natural Wonders Around the World

By MOOK HowToTrip Jun(e), compiled and reported

There are countless wonders in the world, and an endless array of awe-inspiring natural phenomena that leave us marveling at the marvels of our planet. This time, HowToTrip introduces five unimaginably spectacular natural wonders from around the globe. Each breathtaking view makes all your worries seem tiny and helps you forget all anxieties—making them must-visit destinations in a lifetime. Below are some surreal, beautiful landscapes:

Zhangye National Geopark – Located in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, this national geopark is world-renowned for its rainbow-like mountains and was once listed among China’s most beautiful landforms. These smooth yet steep rocks were formed through 24 million years of sedimentation and years of wind and rain erosion, eventually sculpted into today’s uniquely colorful and striking landscape.

Ijen Volcano – Situated on the eastern side of Java Island in Indonesia, it consists of multiple small compound volcanoes forming a 20-kilometer-wide crater. It is famous for its blue sulfur flames and the crater lake. However, the volcano’s rich sulfur also produces a very strong smell, especially when the sulfur burns, emitting toxic fumes.

Blood Falls – Located in Taylor Valley, Victoria Land, Antarctica, the water here is rich in iron oxide. As iron-rich lake water flows out from cracks in the glacier, the iron rapidly oxidizes upon contact with oxygen in the air, creating this spectacle that turns the water a deep red—thus earning the name "Blood Falls."

Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) – Located a few miles off the coast of Mexico on a secluded island called Marieta Islands, this beach was formed by ancient volcanic activity thousands of years ago, resulting in a sandy area enclosed by a ring of volcanic rock. From the outside, it looks like a normal rocky island, but diving beneath the surface reveals a hidden world resembling an open-domed baseball stadium.