Introduction
Asia is an enchanting continent. It’s home to a diverse array of wildlife and cultures, but it’s also the birthplace of some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. The following are five jaw-dropping destinations that will take you on an adventure through paradise:
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, and it can be found off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The reef is made up of over 3000 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for nearly 2300 kilometers (1,500 miles).
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a diverse range of marine life including turtles, dolphins, whales and thousands of fish species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because it supports so many different types of plants and animals that live nowhere else on Earth–over 1 million species!
The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean that belong to Ecuador. They are home to many unique species and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. The islands are protected from human settlement, which makes them an ideal breeding ground for marine animals.
The waters around the islands are home to some of the world’s most incredible creatures, including blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds and flightless cormorants (to name just a few!). You’ll also find land animals such as giant tortoises–the largest living reptiles on earth–and iguanas who walk upright like humans do!
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s easy to see why. The bay is home to thousands of islands that rise up from the waters like rocky sentries guarding the entrance to paradise. The natural beauty of Halong Bay has attracted visitors for centuries; however, it wasn’t until 1987 that the area was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization).
The unique landscape includes hundreds of limestone karsts (“karst” refers to landforms created by erosion) surrounded by emerald green waters filled with caves and grottoes where you can explore shipwrecks from wars fought long ago.
Mount Everest, Nepal
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, rising 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) above sea level. It is located in Nepal and Tibet, on the border between China and Nepal. Mount Everest was first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29th 1953 after a joint British-Nepalese expedition. Since then over 4,000 people have climbed it including more than 200 Americans who have summited since 2000!
Mount Everest has many routes one can take up to reach its summit–the north face from Tibet being perhaps most famous for its danger but also for being less crowded than other routes such as Kangshung Face or South Col Route which both start near base camp at 5200m high so climbers need supplemental oxygen tanks if they want any chance at success without getting sick during ascent/descent phases where there isn’t enough oxygen available yet…
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera and one of Tanzania’s most iconic natural wonders. It’s home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, elephants and rhinos–and this isn’t just any old safari experience: you’ll be able to explore it by foot or on horseback! The best part? You don’t have to go far from your basecamp at Karatu Tented Camp for an up close look at these majestic creatures (just be sure not to get too close).
The Ngorongoro Crater is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it contains some of the oldest rocks on earth: more than 2 billion years old! This gives scientists insight into how our planet was formed billions of years ago when all life was microbial rather than complex animals like us humans today 🙂
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia, which was built as a Hindu temple by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. It was later converted into a Buddhist temple by Jayavarman VII in the 13th century and remains one of Asia’s most important religious monuments today.
The temples at Angkor were constructed over several centuries by successive kings who expanded their territory from what is now modern-day Thailand to Vietnam and Laos. The largest temple at Angkor Wat measures almost 500 feet long by 350 feet wide (150 meters by 110 meters), making it one of the largest religious structures ever constructed anywhere on Earth!
Angkor Wat has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992; however, this does not mean that visitors can freely roam around inside its walls like they might do at other famous sites such as Machu Picchu or Petra–it only means that these sites are protected during their lifetime so future generations may enjoy them too!
Asia is home to many natural wonders, from volcanoes to beaches.
The continent of Asia is actually a very large and diverse place that encompasses many different countries, each with its own climate and landscape. The diversity of wildlife found in Asia is also astounding: there are more than 1,000 species of birds alone!
Asia has been home to humans for thousands of years, so it’s no surprise that this part of the world has some cultural treasures as well. Many civilizations have left their mark on this land over time; today you can visit sites like Angkor Wat or see temples at Bagan in Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Conclusion
Asia is home to some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world. From volcanoes and islands to forests and mountains, there’s something here for everyone. The best part? They’re all within reach!
