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These national parks are scattered across continents, offering magnificent destinations for nature enthusiasts.
1. Westland Tai Poutini National Park (New Zealand)
Stretching from the highest snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the windy beaches of the West Coast, this park boasts stunning glaciers and lush vegetation.
New Zealand now offers helicopter tours of this biosphere reserve, allowing you to fully experience Westland Tai Poutini in just half a day.
2. Conguillio National Park (Chile)
The mountainous landscapes here are incredibly beautiful, with snow-capped peaks, serene and majestic lakes, and the rarest ancient trees on the planet. This location serves as an ideal filming spot for dinosaur and prehistoric-themed movies.
However, the centerpiece of the park is the towering and active volcano Llaima. Its most recent eruption in 2009 forced residents within a 15km radius to evacuate to avoid danger.
3. Vatnajökull And Skaftafell National Park (Iceland)
Close your eyes and imagine Iceland. What do you see? Verdant green hills? Snow-capped peaks year-round? Stunning glaciers and volcanic lakes? All of these can be found in Vatnajökull And Skaftafell National Park.
Covering 40% of the island and being the largest national park in Europe, Vatnajökull And Skaftafell attracts millions of tourists. According to locals, in summer, the light reflecting off the azure and milky white glacier lagoons creates a mesmerizing beauty, adorning the ice lakes with a dazzling and mystical charm.
4. Kaieteur National Park (Guyana)
Kaieteur National Park occupies a significant position in the heart of the Guiana Highlands, believed to be one of the oldest surfaces on Earth at around 2 billion years old.
The gem of the park is Kaieteur Falls, the largest single-drop waterfall in the world. With its staggering height and massive water flow, the waterfall creates a picturesque scene amidst lush tropical rainforest.
In addition to Kaieteur Falls, the pristine ecosystem harbors rare species such as the golden frog, jaguar, and rhinoceros, attracting tourists alike.
5. Kakadu National Park (Australia)
As the largest national park in Australia (covering half the land area of Switzerland), Kakadu is worth visiting for its natural beauty and 40,000-year human habitation history of indigenous Australians.
Over 5,000 traces are recorded including rock engravings, caves, fossilized megafauna, and mesmerizing red rock plateaus.
6. Ly River National Park, Quế Lâm (China)
The lush greenery and crystal-clear waters perfectly describe the serene landscape of Ly Giang valley in Quế Lâm. It boasts verdant bamboo-covered hills, towering cliffs, and mystical caves.
For the Chinese, Ly Giang is revered as one of the most beautiful earthly landscapes. Countless artists and poets have been mesmerized by its tranquil beauty.
7. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)
This national park is known as the gorilla sanctuary of the world (currently conserving half of the world's extremely rare gorilla population). Additionally, Bwindi Impenetrable is home to 9 other primate species (including chimpanzees), 350 bird species, 310 butterfly species, and 51 reptile species—making it one of the richest ecosystems in Africa and the world.
8. Canaima National Park (Venezuela)
Canaima National Park sprawls over 3 million hectares in southeastern Venezuela along the borders of Guyana and Brazil. The park features towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, creating an incredibly breathtaking landscape.
Canaima is home to 118 mammal species, 550 bird species, 72 reptile species, and 55 amphibian species. The forests and savannas also serve as the home for the Pemon indigenous people, who continue to live harmoniously with nature.
9. Wadi Ayhaft National Park (Yemen)
Wadi Ayhaft boasts over 90% of reptile species and approximately 40% of plant species that are characteristic of the hot desert climate. Deep caves nestled within towering mountains, surrounded by pristine white sand dunes, make it an incredibly intriguing destination in Yemen.
10. Sagarmatha National Park (Nepal)
You may not have heard of Sagarmatha National Park, but you can't be unaware of Mount Everest – the world's highest peak.
Sagarmatha comprises a part of the Himalayas and the southern face of Mount Everest, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site since 1979.
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Source: Travel guide Mytour – According to Baomoi
MytourJune 28, 2013
