![\"Dubai](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dubai-museum.jpg\")
Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> United Arab Emirates <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While the Middle East was a beacon for amazing art, science, and much more centuries ago…this sadly stopped by the latter periods. They were no longer a place to be, but rather, a place to escape. The United Arab Emirates has been trying to change this for decades now and has managed to succeed quite well with Dubai<\/a><\/strong>. It is the most westernized place in the Middle East, making it a great place for both men and women. The country is dramatically updated and they are adding unique buildings often. What’s also great is their interest in technology and other creative territories, making them a must-see location. The city is quite small, but there is so much worth checking out.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Easter](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easter-island-heads.jpg\")
[Image via Marquicio Pagola\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEaster Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Rapa Nui, Chile<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Easter Island happens to be a territory that belongs to the nation of Chile. Yet it’s 2,200 miles away from the Chilean border, so anyone who lives there will usually do so without much input from the mainland. Easter Island acts essentially on its own, and even Chile has essentially called the location “Rapa Nui.” This is the name of the Polynesian people who have lived there for centuries. Easter Island is most known for its 1,000 extant monumental statues, known as “Moai.” Early Rapa Nui people created them sometime between 1250 to 1500 CE. While at first they were only known for their heads, it was later found that several of these heads are attached to bodies<\/a><\/strong>. This is thought to be due to a schism among the people, where some created the heads only while others created entire bodies too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Trang](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/trang-an-vietnam.jpg\")
[Image via Guitar Photographer\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTràng An<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Ninh Bình\/Red River Delta, Vietnam<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Tràng An is a specific location within Vietnam known for its amazing mountainous view, as well as the numerous caves well worth exploring. Many love checking out the caves because they housed human beings for 32,000 years. Thus, there are small trinkets left behind if you look for them. The region is known for its “karst” landscape. This is a landscape of dissolving bedrock that creates sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other features. It’s such an amazing view that boat tours are quite common, so it’s relatively easy to check the place out most of the year. We feel it is one of the best places to visit before you die for sure. Even UNESCO thinks it’s impressive, as they made it a World Heritage Site<\/a><\/strong> back in 2014.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Chichen](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/chichen-itza-.jpg\")
[Image via Lunamarina\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nChichén Itzá<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Yucatán State (Tinúm Municipality), Mexico<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We cannot recommend the Chichén Itzá<\/a><\/strong> enough as one of the places to visit before you die. The territory was a major part of the Northern Maya Lowlands from 600 to 1200 CE. The architecture in this area is absolutely amazing and considered to be truly one of a kind. What is so compelling is that pyramids were common in Africa for centuries but the Maya never visited places like Egypt. This allowed them to make their own pyramids, but completely unique from the rest of the world. Chichén Itzá is not the largest city in the Mayan world but it was one of the biggest and likely the most diverse in the Mayan culture due to its art. Due to how impressive the location was in its time, many believe it was one of the “mythical great cities” from Mesoamerican literature.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Pamukkale](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pamukkale.jpg\")
[Image via Muratart\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPamukkale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Denizli Province, Turkey<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Known. by many as the “Cotton Castle,” Pamukkale<\/a><\/strong> is somehow a naturally formed site. The carbonate mineral left by thermal spring water is really what makes the place famous. For most of the year, this area seems to keep its temperate climate. That makes it a great place for both tourists and locals alike. The Ancient Greek city Hierapolis was actually built on top of the travertine formation (terrestrial limestone). The formation itself is 8860 feet long, 1970 feet wide, and 525 feet high. This is so large that it can be seen for several miles on the opposite side of the valley. The limestone shimmers and is completely white, all shaped over thousands of years. It is clear nature is sometimes perfect, which is why we feel this is one of the best places to visit before you die.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Rainbow](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rainbow-mountain-zhangye-national-geopark.jpg\")
[Image via THONGCHAI.S\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nZhangye National Geopark<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Zhangye(Gansu), China<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While China has amazing mountain ranges that the Chinese people have built cities into or lived near for centuries, perhaps the best mountain range to visit in China resides within the Zhangye National Geopark. This is the site of the Rainbow Mountains<\/a><\/strong>, which seem too impressive to be natural. Yet they are just that. The rock here is smooth, sharp, and several meters tall. How did they get to the look they present today? Apparently, it is the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals that together molded the area over 24 million years. This development also came from the same tectonic plates responsible for the Himalayan Mountains. Along with natural sources and time, we now see these amazing towers, ravines, etc. in stunning colors that cannot be seen anywhere else.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Angkor](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/angkor-wat.jpg\")
[Image via Sean Heatley\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAngkor Wat Temple Complex<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While we’re not a religious bunch here at Science Sensei<\/em>, we know amazing architecture when we see it. Places like churches, shrines, or temples were known to be quite impressive or elaborate as people put their all into developing places to worship their God or Gods. The Angkor Wat Temple Complex<\/a><\/strong> was formed by the Hindu people and dedicated to the God Vishnu under the order of King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire in the early 12th Century. However, times would change and the complex transformed into a Buddhist temple around the late 12th Century. Yet it is now a Hindu-Buddhist Temple. The design was set to represent Mount Meru from Hindu Mythology, which could be why Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument on the planet today. It measures out to 162.6 hectares or 17,502,118 square feet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Verdon](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verdon-gorge-france.jpg\")
[Image via Proslgn\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nVerdon Gorge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location: <\/strong>Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most would rightly wonder why we feel a random river canyon in France should be among the places to visit before you die. However, if you have ever been there, you’d likely also make sure others went. The Verdon Gorge<\/a><\/strong> was formed by the Verdon River, which gets its name from the turquoise-green coloring of the water. The ravine here actually has a depth of 700 meters (2296 ft), which is pretty extreme. It empties out into the artificial Lake of Sainte-Croix. The Gorge is awesome for hiking and rock climbing the limestone walls. However, most love to travel the river here for obvious reasons. This is why boat and kayak rentals are common, often all throughout the year too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Stonehenge\"](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stonehenge.jpg\")
[Image via Joaoccdj\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStonehenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Wiltshire, England<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Admittedly, Stonehenge<\/a><\/strong> is something many of us have seen through images or even television shows\/movies. We “think” we know the site through the media we view, but nothing compares to seeing the stones in person and touching them. Stonehenge consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, around 13 feet high each. They weigh around 25 tons and are topped by horizontal lintel stones. Inside are the smaller bluestones, such as the free-standing trilithons, and two bulky vertical sarsens with one lintel. It is widely believed that the stones were formed to fit the sunrise of the Summer Solstice. The structure was said to have been constructed from 3000 to 2000 BCE. The area is an iconic British site, owned by the crown, and has been legally protected since 1882.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Keukenhof](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/keukenhof-flower-fields.jpg\")
[Image via Travelpixs\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKeukenhof Flower Fields<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Lisse, Netherlands<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While this territory is known as “Keukenhof,” many know it as the “Garden of Europe.” Technically, this garden is part of the overall Keukenhof Park<\/a><\/strong> which covers an area of 32 hectares or 79 acres. Roughly 7 million flower bulbs are planted in these gardens each year. However, the main thing the park is known for is its iconic tulip fields. Of course, many other flowers grow here too such as daffodils, lilies, carnations, roses, irises, and hyacinths. It should be noted that you cannot just go here any time you want. For 8 weeks from mid-March to mid-May for the Tulip Display, the garden is open to the general public. Yet it is only open for private affairs and festivals the rest of the year. One would assume that would affect tourism in the area, but it has not. In fact, the restrictions make it an even bigger attraction.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Dead](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dead-sea-israel.jpg\")
[Image via Vvita\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Dead Sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> West Bank, Israel\/Palestine and Jordan Rift Valley, Jordan<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ironically, we’re suggesting the Dead Sea<\/a><\/strong> as one of the places to visit before you die. The Dead Sea is technically part of three nations, those being Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. While it does reside in the Jordan Rift Valley and flows into the Jordan River, the Dead Sea lies within such a spot that it sort of operates as a border between the nations of Israel and Jordan. While referenced as a “Sea,” this is actually a lake with a surface of 1,412 below sea level. The salt level here is at 34.2%, making it the saltiest body of water in the world. The density level is 1.24 kg\/liter, which results in swimming being equal to merely floating. The Dead Sea has been a major part of history as products were taken from it to make things like fertilizers, potash, asphalt, and even materials for Egyptian mummification.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Grand](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon.jpeg\")
[Image via Klwbs\/Reddit]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGrand Canyon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona – United States<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most notable landmarks. It is a steep-sided canyon, roughly 277 miles long and 18 miles wide. The depth of the canyon is over a mile too! While it is an attraction on its own, it is part of the larger Grand Canyon National Park<\/a><\/strong> and home to the Hualapai and Havasupai Indian Reservations, along with the Navajo Nation. Native Americans called the place home for thousands of years, and some considered it a holy site such as the Pueblo People. The Canyon formed over two billion years through many rifts and tributaries cutting their own channels through it. Yet it is widely considered that the Colorado River formed the bulk of what we see today roughly 5 to 6 million years ago. Ultimately, this is one of the most notable places to visit before you die.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Meenakshi](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/meenakshi-temple.jpg\")
[Image via Vi Design\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMeenakshi Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Madurai, India<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Again, sometimes the beauty of Temples cannot be overlooked. The Meenakshi Temple<\/a><\/strong> (aka the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarer Temple) is certainly no exception to this rule. To be fair, it already had a leg up by being created in India as there is no shortage of impressive buildings there. This Hindu Temple is dedicated, of course, to the Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) as well as her consort Sundareshwarar (a form of Shiva). This temple happens to be at the very center of the ancient temple city of Madurai. It was built on the orders of the Pandayan Emperor Sasayavarman Kulasekaran I between 1190 to 1205 CE. The temple takes a lot of design choices from Ancient Hindu text, making what was written into a true reality.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Serengeti](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/serengeti-national-park.jpg\")
[Image via Soft_Light\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfrican Savannah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, and Zimbabwe<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most people are not aware that the African Savannah is as large as it is. The reason might likely be due to the fact that most of mankind came out of Africa and Asia, and even tribes still live in these territories. Therefore, assuming it takes up a lot of space seems unlikely as our population is nearing 8 billion. Right now, 46% of the African continent<\/a><\/strong> is Savannah. This even includes one-third of the nation of South Africa. Other nations like Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have some of the most notable nature reserves in Africa. To have a chance to see the amazing wildlife here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that one should never pass up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Denmark\"](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/denmark.jpg\")
[Image via Nikolay Antonov\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCopenhagen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Kingdom of Denmark<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
One might wonder why we’d ever recommend a random city in Denmark as one of the places to visit before you die. To some, this seems crazy…but not if you know anything about present-day Copenhagen. This city has been voted one of the most technological and innovative cities<\/a><\/strong> in Europe for years now. It has reached the top spot on several occasions<\/a><\/strong> too. What’s also interesting is that the nation of Denmark is the happiest on Earth, as the people truly love living here. That could be due to their political policies, such as free healthcare and university. Yet it might also be due to the simplistic nature of everything. The Kingdom also realized it needed to stand out in a crowded European market, which is why it focused heavily on start-ups as well as smart city living. Making them one of the major tech hubs on Earth.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Bukhara,](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/bukhara.jpg\")
[Image via MehmetO\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHistoric Centre Of Bukhara<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Bukhara, Uzbekistan<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
People have been living in the Bukhara region<\/a><\/strong> for nearly 5,000 years now. The city itself has been there for around 2,000 years and was one of the major stops along the infamous Silk Road. The coolest thing is that Uzbekistan has refused to change much in Bukhara, if anything, in all of that time. Due to that preservation, it remains the best example of a medieval city within the Asian continent. In fact, even some of the famous fabric sold here has remained largely intact. The city was home to major Islamic culture and architecture (proven by the tomb of Ismail Samani). It was also the birthplace of the scholar Imam Bukhari.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"India\"](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/india.jpg\")
[Image via Belikova Oksana\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTaj Mahal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Agra-Uttar Pradesh, India<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When people think about the nation of India, the first thing they’ll usually think about is the absolutely beautiful Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>. While it might not seem like it in some images, this is actually an ivory-white marble mausoleum. It sits right on the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of the Taj Mahal back in 1631 and they completed it in 1653. At the time, it cost roughly 32 million Rupees, which would today cost 70 billion Rupees or around 1 billion USD. It was initially made to house the tomb of his favorite white Mumtaz Mahal and would eventually house Jahan’s tomb. The Taj Mahal sits on a 42-acre complex and along with the tomb, a mosque and guest house are present along with a formal garden. To us, this amazing building is a must-see in person.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sea-of-stars-vaadhoo-island-maldives.jpg\")
When on Earth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSea Of Stars On Vaadhoo Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Vaadhoo Island, Maldives<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If there is one place known for its luxury on the planet, it’s certainly the Maldives. Tourism here is massive and one of the top sources of income among the local people. While the white sand beaches and clean roads make the Maldives great, one island stands out big time for something quite special. Vaadhoo Island is known for something called bioluminescence plankton or Redhan. The plankton is quite active in the water at night and results in what seems like stars in the ocean as they light things up. They can be found here throughout the year, which has made the island relatively famous. The “Sea of Stars<\/a><\/strong>” must be seen in person, which is why Vaadhoo Island is one of the places to visit before you die, in our book.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Preikestolen](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/preikestolen-norway.jpg\")
[Image via Tatiana Diuvbanova\/Shutterstock.com]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPreacher’s Pulpit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Location:<\/strong> Rogaland County, Norway<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We’re not trying to get religious with you here, but we will tell you that you’ll likely feel pretty amazing if you can ever reach the Preacher’s Pulpit<\/a><\/strong>. We do not mean the random pulpit in your local church(es). We’re talking about the amazing rock formation in Norway<\/a><\/strong>. It is officially known as “Preikestolen.” This steep cliff is around 1982 feet (602 meters) above Lysefjorden. The flat portion of the cliff is roughly 82 x 82 feet. Scientists were able to figure out that the cliff formed sometime during the last major Ice Age roughly 10,000 years ago. Apparently, the edges of a glacier reached the cliff back then. Water from the glacier froze in the crevices of the mountain and would eventually break off into large angular blocks. Those were carried away by the glacier and now we see the famous formation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Vehicle](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vehicle-in-australian-outback.jpg\")
While the Middle East was a beacon for amazing art, science, and much more centuries ago…this sadly stopped by the latter periods. They were no longer a place to be, but rather, a place to escape. The United Arab Emirates has been trying to change this for decades now and has managed to succeed quite well with Dubai<\/a><\/strong>. It is the most westernized place in the Middle East, making it a great place for both men and women. The country is dramatically updated and they are adding unique buildings often. What’s also great is their interest in technology and other creative territories, making them a must-see location. The city is quite small, but there is so much worth checking out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easter Island happens to be a territory that belongs to the nation of Chile. Yet it’s 2,200 miles away from the Chilean border, so anyone who lives there will usually do so without much input from the mainland. Easter Island acts essentially on its own, and even Chile has essentially called the location “Rapa Nui.” This is the name of the Polynesian people who have lived there for centuries. Easter Island is most known for its 1,000 extant monumental statues, known as “Moai.” Early Rapa Nui people created them sometime between 1250 to 1500 CE. While at first they were only known for their heads, it was later found that several of these heads are attached to bodies<\/a><\/strong>. This is thought to be due to a schism among the people, where some created the heads only while others created entire bodies too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Tràng An is a specific location within Vietnam known for its amazing mountainous view, as well as the numerous caves well worth exploring. Many love checking out the caves because they housed human beings for 32,000 years. Thus, there are small trinkets left behind if you look for them. The region is known for its “karst” landscape. This is a landscape of dissolving bedrock that creates sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other features. It’s such an amazing view that boat tours are quite common, so it’s relatively easy to check the place out most of the year. We feel it is one of the best places to visit before you die for sure. Even UNESCO thinks it’s impressive, as they made it a World Heritage Site<\/a><\/strong> back in 2014.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We cannot recommend the Chichén Itzá<\/a><\/strong> enough as one of the places to visit before you die. The territory was a major part of the Northern Maya Lowlands from 600 to 1200 CE. The architecture in this area is absolutely amazing and considered to be truly one of a kind. What is so compelling is that pyramids were common in Africa for centuries but the Maya never visited places like Egypt. This allowed them to make their own pyramids, but completely unique from the rest of the world. Chichén Itzá is not the largest city in the Mayan world but it was one of the biggest and likely the most diverse in the Mayan culture due to its art. Due to how impressive the location was in its time, many believe it was one of the “mythical great cities” from Mesoamerican literature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Known. by many as the “Cotton Castle,” Pamukkale<\/a><\/strong> is somehow a naturally formed site. The carbonate mineral left by thermal spring water is really what makes the place famous. For most of the year, this area seems to keep its temperate climate. That makes it a great place for both tourists and locals alike. The Ancient Greek city Hierapolis was actually built on top of the travertine formation (terrestrial limestone). The formation itself is 8860 feet long, 1970 feet wide, and 525 feet high. This is so large that it can be seen for several miles on the opposite side of the valley. The limestone shimmers and is completely white, all shaped over thousands of years. It is clear nature is sometimes perfect, which is why we feel this is one of the best places to visit before you die.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While China has amazing mountain ranges that the Chinese people have built cities into or lived near for centuries, perhaps the best mountain range to visit in China resides within the Zhangye National Geopark. This is the site of the Rainbow Mountains<\/a><\/strong>, which seem too impressive to be natural. Yet they are just that. The rock here is smooth, sharp, and several meters tall. How did they get to the look they present today? Apparently, it is the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals that together molded the area over 24 million years. This development also came from the same tectonic plates responsible for the Himalayan Mountains. Along with natural sources and time, we now see these amazing towers, ravines, etc. in stunning colors that cannot be seen anywhere else.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While we’re not a religious bunch here at Science Sensei<\/em>, we know amazing architecture when we see it. Places like churches, shrines, or temples were known to be quite impressive or elaborate as people put their all into developing places to worship their God or Gods. The Angkor Wat Temple Complex<\/a><\/strong> was formed by the Hindu people and dedicated to the God Vishnu under the order of King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire in the early 12th Century. However, times would change and the complex transformed into a Buddhist temple around the late 12th Century. Yet it is now a Hindu-Buddhist Temple. The design was set to represent Mount Meru from Hindu Mythology, which could be why Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument on the planet today. It measures out to 162.6 hectares or 17,502,118 square feet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most would rightly wonder why we feel a random river canyon in France should be among the places to visit before you die. However, if you have ever been there, you’d likely also make sure others went. The Verdon Gorge<\/a><\/strong> was formed by the Verdon River, which gets its name from the turquoise-green coloring of the water. The ravine here actually has a depth of 700 meters (2296 ft), which is pretty extreme. It empties out into the artificial Lake of Sainte-Croix. The Gorge is awesome for hiking and rock climbing the limestone walls. However, most love to travel the river here for obvious reasons. This is why boat and kayak rentals are common, often all throughout the year too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Admittedly, Stonehenge<\/a><\/strong> is something many of us have seen through images or even television shows\/movies. We “think” we know the site through the media we view, but nothing compares to seeing the stones in person and touching them. Stonehenge consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, around 13 feet high each. They weigh around 25 tons and are topped by horizontal lintel stones. Inside are the smaller bluestones, such as the free-standing trilithons, and two bulky vertical sarsens with one lintel. It is widely believed that the stones were formed to fit the sunrise of the Summer Solstice. The structure was said to have been constructed from 3000 to 2000 BCE. The area is an iconic British site, owned by the crown, and has been legally protected since 1882.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While this territory is known as “Keukenhof,” many know it as the “Garden of Europe.” Technically, this garden is part of the overall Keukenhof Park<\/a><\/strong> which covers an area of 32 hectares or 79 acres. Roughly 7 million flower bulbs are planted in these gardens each year. However, the main thing the park is known for is its iconic tulip fields. Of course, many other flowers grow here too such as daffodils, lilies, carnations, roses, irises, and hyacinths. It should be noted that you cannot just go here any time you want. For 8 weeks from mid-March to mid-May for the Tulip Display, the garden is open to the general public. Yet it is only open for private affairs and festivals the rest of the year. One would assume that would affect tourism in the area, but it has not. In fact, the restrictions make it an even bigger attraction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ironically, we’re suggesting the Dead Sea<\/a><\/strong> as one of the places to visit before you die. The Dead Sea is technically part of three nations, those being Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. While it does reside in the Jordan Rift Valley and flows into the Jordan River, the Dead Sea lies within such a spot that it sort of operates as a border between the nations of Israel and Jordan. While referenced as a “Sea,” this is actually a lake with a surface of 1,412 below sea level. The salt level here is at 34.2%, making it the saltiest body of water in the world. The density level is 1.24 kg\/liter, which results in swimming being equal to merely floating. The Dead Sea has been a major part of history as products were taken from it to make things like fertilizers, potash, asphalt, and even materials for Egyptian mummification.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most notable landmarks. It is a steep-sided canyon, roughly 277 miles long and 18 miles wide. The depth of the canyon is over a mile too! While it is an attraction on its own, it is part of the larger Grand Canyon National Park<\/a><\/strong> and home to the Hualapai and Havasupai Indian Reservations, along with the Navajo Nation. Native Americans called the place home for thousands of years, and some considered it a holy site such as the Pueblo People. The Canyon formed over two billion years through many rifts and tributaries cutting their own channels through it. Yet it is widely considered that the Colorado River formed the bulk of what we see today roughly 5 to 6 million years ago. Ultimately, this is one of the most notable places to visit before you die.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Again, sometimes the beauty of Temples cannot be overlooked. The Meenakshi Temple<\/a><\/strong> (aka the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarer Temple) is certainly no exception to this rule. To be fair, it already had a leg up by being created in India as there is no shortage of impressive buildings there. This Hindu Temple is dedicated, of course, to the Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) as well as her consort Sundareshwarar (a form of Shiva). This temple happens to be at the very center of the ancient temple city of Madurai. It was built on the orders of the Pandayan Emperor Sasayavarman Kulasekaran I between 1190 to 1205 CE. The temple takes a lot of design choices from Ancient Hindu text, making what was written into a true reality.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most people are not aware that the African Savannah is as large as it is. The reason might likely be due to the fact that most of mankind came out of Africa and Asia, and even tribes still live in these territories. Therefore, assuming it takes up a lot of space seems unlikely as our population is nearing 8 billion. Right now, 46% of the African continent<\/a><\/strong> is Savannah. This even includes one-third of the nation of South Africa. Other nations like Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have some of the most notable nature reserves in Africa. To have a chance to see the amazing wildlife here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that one should never pass up.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One might wonder why we’d ever recommend a random city in Denmark as one of the places to visit before you die. To some, this seems crazy…but not if you know anything about present-day Copenhagen. This city has been voted one of the most technological and innovative cities<\/a><\/strong> in Europe for years now. It has reached the top spot on several occasions<\/a><\/strong> too. What’s also interesting is that the nation of Denmark is the happiest on Earth, as the people truly love living here. That could be due to their political policies, such as free healthcare and university. Yet it might also be due to the simplistic nature of everything. The Kingdom also realized it needed to stand out in a crowded European market, which is why it focused heavily on start-ups as well as smart city living. Making them one of the major tech hubs on Earth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n People have been living in the Bukhara region<\/a><\/strong> for nearly 5,000 years now. The city itself has been there for around 2,000 years and was one of the major stops along the infamous Silk Road. The coolest thing is that Uzbekistan has refused to change much in Bukhara, if anything, in all of that time. Due to that preservation, it remains the best example of a medieval city within the Asian continent. In fact, even some of the famous fabric sold here has remained largely intact. The city was home to major Islamic culture and architecture (proven by the tomb of Ismail Samani). It was also the birthplace of the scholar Imam Bukhari.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When people think about the nation of India, the first thing they’ll usually think about is the absolutely beautiful Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>. While it might not seem like it in some images, this is actually an ivory-white marble mausoleum. It sits right on the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of the Taj Mahal back in 1631 and they completed it in 1653. At the time, it cost roughly 32 million Rupees, which would today cost 70 billion Rupees or around 1 billion USD. It was initially made to house the tomb of his favorite white Mumtaz Mahal and would eventually house Jahan’s tomb. The Taj Mahal sits on a 42-acre complex and along with the tomb, a mosque and guest house are present along with a formal garden. To us, this amazing building is a must-see in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If there is one place known for its luxury on the planet, it’s certainly the Maldives. Tourism here is massive and one of the top sources of income among the local people. While the white sand beaches and clean roads make the Maldives great, one island stands out big time for something quite special. Vaadhoo Island is known for something called bioluminescence plankton or Redhan. The plankton is quite active in the water at night and results in what seems like stars in the ocean as they light things up. They can be found here throughout the year, which has made the island relatively famous. The “Sea of Stars<\/a><\/strong>” must be seen in person, which is why Vaadhoo Island is one of the places to visit before you die, in our book.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We’re not trying to get religious with you here, but we will tell you that you’ll likely feel pretty amazing if you can ever reach the Preacher’s Pulpit<\/a><\/strong>. We do not mean the random pulpit in your local church(es). We’re talking about the amazing rock formation in Norway<\/a><\/strong>. It is officially known as “Preikestolen.” This steep cliff is around 1982 feet (602 meters) above Lysefjorden. The flat portion of the cliff is roughly 82 x 82 feet. Scientists were able to figure out that the cliff formed sometime during the last major Ice Age roughly 10,000 years ago. Apparently, the edges of a glacier reached the cliff back then. Water from the glacier froze in the crevices of the mountain and would eventually break off into large angular blocks. Those were carried away by the glacier and now we see the famous formation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nEaster Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Chichén Itzá<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Pamukkale<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Zhangye National Geopark<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Angkor Wat Temple Complex<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Verdon Gorge<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Stonehenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Keukenhof Flower Fields<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Dead Sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Grand Canyon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Meenakshi Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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African Savannah<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Copenhagen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Historic Centre Of Bukhara<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sea Of Stars On Vaadhoo Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Preacher’s Pulpit<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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