If you think you’ve already seen everything and have visited all of the greatest places on our planet, we’ve got a surprise for you! Here’s a list of some unknown places you might have missed and should definitely put on your bucket list because they are even more charming than you can imagine. This article will help you explore the world and surprise people with your breathtaking stories.
1. Socotra Island, Yemen
The plants on Socotra Island are what make this place one of the most alien-looking ones on Earth. This place is also known for having almost no roads on the island, as well as being a home to a collection of caves and a number of shipwrecks.
2. Tongariro, New Zealand
Tongariro is the national park and World Heritage area in New Zealand. Between the years of 2000 and 2003, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was shot here.
3. National Park, Channel Islands
Sark is an island in the Channel Islands in the southwestern English Channel and one of the hidden cool places on Earth (its population consists of about 500 people.) Cars are banned from roads in Sark and only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles are allowed.
4. Wisteria Tunnel, Kitakyushu, Japan
One of the reasons to visit this wonderful place is that there are about 150 Wisteria flowering plants of 20 different species in the garden. To see the magical tunnel in full bloom, it’s better to come here in late April or early May.
5. Ruins of San Ignacio Miní, Argentina
It is considered to be one of the most unique and secret places in the world. The ruins of San Ignacio Miní is a 17th-century Jesuit mission complex. The construction included a hospital, a school, dormitories, and a stone church with a wood interior. The complex survived for about 2 centuries before native inhabitants destroyed it.
6. Mount Edith Cavell, Canada
This mountain was named in 1916 after Edith Cavell, an English nurse. You’ll find a fragrant subalpine forest, overwhelming alpine meadows, and spectacular views of Mt. Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier in the Cavell area.
7. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
“Ithaa” means “mother of pearl.” This restaurant is located 5 m (16 ft) below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Ithaa is the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant. It offers you a chance to dine and watch thousands of fish while staying dry, warm, and comfortable.
8. Panjin Red Beach, China
Isn’t it paradise? At the very top end of the Upper Lakes, the falls are mostly concealed due to thick foliage that covers them up and makes them a bit difficult to find. So, if you really want to see this treasure, be extremely attentive to notice everything around you!