The real paradises of our planet - national parks, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, protected and protected by man - are an integral part of the wealth of the natural world. Striking with their relief beauty, they have a large range of plants and animals living in their own territory. Huge areas with picturesque landscapes are open to tourists and travelers who want to leave in their memory positive emotions and impressions from visiting these amazing places. The most beautiful national parks in the world presented later in the article.
1. Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park(Yosemite) - a reserve with an area of 3081 km², located on the western Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, USA. The wide and abundant composition of natural attractions, as well as a large number of hiking trails and routes, make it the second most visited park in the country.
Mighty granite rocks, vast valleys and meadows are combined with fast rivers and blue lakes. Gorgeous waterfalls, dense groves and forests are an ideal find for lovers of natural beauty. More than 250 species of vertebrates live in the park, the most famous of them are: baribal bear, gray fox, black-tailed deer, red lynx. Among the vegetation, coniferous trees predominate in large numbers: fir, sequoia, various pine families.
Yosemite Park's most intimate and fabulous view attracts tourists on winter days, when frozen rivers and waterfalls, along with snowy mountain ranges and forests, give an unforgettable sense of delight and tranquility.
In the US state of Arizona, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Since 1979 it has been a center of beauty, peace and scenic grandeur. The asymmetric shapes of the park's exposed ancient rocks are one of the clearest examples of soil erosion. The area of the Grand Canyon is 4927 km².
The nature of the park is quite diverse, it includes forests and stone peaks of cliffs, overgrown with small shrubs. Single leaf pine, Utah juniper, and mountain oak are the dominant trees. The warm, sunny spots of the canyon are home to desert plants such as bananas, yuccas, and cacti. Adapted to favorable living conditions, many species of animals have a wide composition characteristic of the area. The most common mammals are black-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, lynxes, coyotes, beavers, ground squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and bats.
With its dividing Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is unrivaled for its panoramic views, impressive rock formations, and unique landscapes. The rocks consist of a strata of rocks of different ages, are perfectly preserved and clearly stand out in the walls of the canyon.
3. Banff Park
The very first and oldest national park in Canada is the reserve banff, having an area of 6641 km² and founded in 1885 in the province of Alberta.
The park is located on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, which inspire travelers and tourists from all over the world with their mighty snowy peaks. Stone cliffs, clean mountain air, waterfalls, dense coniferous forests with crystal-clear lakes Louise, Pate, Bow and Moraine truly beckon with their beauty and grandeur. In some places there are several hot springs with mineral water, which are used by visitors for preventive and therapeutic procedures.
For wild animals such as bears, wolverines, goats and chipmunks, forest and mountainous areas have become a permanent habitat. The flora is represented mainly by evergreen trees and shrubs.
The city of Banff itself annually receives a huge number of lovers of outdoor activities and extreme sports. The Rocky Mountains are literally dotted with trails, slopes and roads for snowboarders, skiers, quads, sleds and snowmobiles.
4. Los Glaciares Park
Beautiful in Argentina Los Glaciares National Park known for its eternal ice blocks and massifs, occupying almost a third of the entire territory. The park has existed since 1937, was founded in the province of Santa Cruz and is located along the border with Chile and the southern part of the mountain range from Argentina.
The picturesque and harsh ice region covers an area of 4459 km² with complex relief cliffs up to 3.5 km. The name of the park comes from a huge ice cap, which is represented by 47 glaciers sliding from the Andes mountains to the Atlantic coast. Glacial margins usually end in small and large lakes.
The vegetation of Los Glaciares is represented by a variety of herbs, shrubs and trees that have the ability to tolerate fairly low temperatures. The largest population among animals is represented by herbivorous species: llama, Andean deer, guanaco, chinchillas. The mountain cougar is considered the main predator here.
Tourists can visit the main sites of the park all year round, such as Mount Fitz Roy, the lakes of Lago Argentino and Viedma, as well as the great Patagonian Ice Sheet.
5. Goreme Park
The top ten most beautiful natural reserves in the world included - a historical and unique place in the Turkish province of Cappadocia, which covers an area of 300 km² and is famous for its original landscapes with pointed rock formations resembling stone cones. The Goreme valleys, formed as a result of volcanic eruptions and the influence of natural elements, have amazing and bizarre relief forms. The most famous valleys of Love, Red, Pink and Blue deserve special attention as well as the local shrines of the park. Randomly scattered small rocks and peaks are made of tuff - a material of volcanic rock that can be easily processed.
The combination of churches and monasteries is an open-air museum with a centuries-old history and culture. All religious institutions are accessible to visitors and are comfortable havens for all Christians.
For many years, residents of other countries who fled from state oppression built many caves with winding passages in high tuff hills, which later turned into a real city. Small villages and cave structures with their ancient past attract tourists from all over the world.
6. Namib Naukluft Park
Namib Naukluft National Park- the fourth largest nature reserve in the world, located in the heart of the African Namib Desert. The territory of the park is about 50,000 km², located between the central high plateau and a vast plain.
Landscape design is represented by Naukluft granite rocks with sparse vegetation, gypsum and quartz plains, as well as sand dunes and shallow canyons.
Due to the hot climate and lack of rain, which can last for several decades, the plant world has a small population. However, some endemic species, such as the Welwitschia tree, have adapted well to the dry terrain. Among animals, the most popular are large mammals: elephants, lions, rhinos and ungulates. Reptiles, birds and insects also predominate in large numbers.
The main attractions of the park are: the Sossusvlei clay plateau, the Sesrim Canyon, the Welwitschia Plains and the Dead Valley with the skeletons of dried trees. The desert region of Namib-Naukluft attracts little tourists, as difficult and long routes are combined with lifeless places and adverse conditions.
7. Swiss National Park
The most beautiful nature reserves are swiss national park. It was founded on August 1, 1914 in the canton of Grisons, is a protected site with strict rules for visiting tourists. It covers an area of 172.4 km², which is located at an altitude of 1400 to 3175 meters above sea level. The only nature reserve in Switzerland and the first park in Central Europe is located in the foothills of the Alps and the Engadine valley.
Wide alpine meadows, snowy peaks, clear lakes and pine forests lure nature lovers from all over the world with their magnificence. There are 21 hiking trails in the reserve up to about 80 km long each. Tourist routes provide an opportunity to see many species of various animals and a rich flora. Among mammals there are brown bears, mountain goats, lynx, martens, marmots. The fauna is represented by deciduous and evergreen forests, wild flowers and herbs, which have favorable conditions for life in the alpine area.
Visiting the park at any time of the year is wonderful in its own way, and walking in the fresh mountain air gives an unforgettable dose of positive for any visitor.
8. Torres del Paine Park
Known for its spectacular landscapes, forests, rocky peaks and a scattering of waterways, the most beautiful Torres del Paine National Park deserves the attention of every traveler who comes to southern Patagonia. Located on the mountain ranges of Torres del Paine and Cuernos del Paine, the park occupies 2420 km² of territory in southern Chile and is a biosphere reserve.
Granite snow-capped cliffs, part of the sprawling Andes range, are dotted with glaciers, waterfalls, fast-flowing rivers and lakes with iridescent colors from the bright sunlight. The most unique features of the park are the Glacier Gray Glacier, the Horns, the French Valley and the Tower Mountains.
Amazing landscapes with stone deserts, grassy tundras and plains, as well as an extensive composition of flora and fauna, give a combination of perfect beauty and harmony.
Among the wild animals in the reserve, the most common are cougars, skunks, foxes, guanacos and the Chilean deer, which is depicted on the coat of arms of the country. The park is home to many birds, including birds of prey: hawks, condors, owls.
The vegetation here, as an adornment of any area, is represented by numerous mosses, shrubs, evergreen trees and colorful flowers and herbs.
For tourists, excellent conditions have been created for a wonderful pastime in the reserve. Convenient routes and small wooden houses for rest provide comfort and coziness during long trips through the park.
9. Jasper Park
Picturesque jasper national park, founded in 1907, is located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Occupying a total area of more than 10,878 km², the park combines the mountain landscapes of the Main and Front Ranges, as well as the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
The main natural resources of the park are snow-capped mountains, river valleys, glaciers, noisy waterfalls, clear lakes and meadows. A glacier and a waterfall collectively called Athabasca together complete a colorful picture among the main attractions of the park.
Favorable climatic conditions in the Jasper Reserve have created a permanent habitat for a large composition of flora and fauna. Extensive forests have varieties of evergreen trees quite common for these places, such as larch, yellow and Weymouth pines, Engelman and Douglas spruce, juniper.
Among animals, grizzly bears, wolves, elks, beavers, wolverines, deer, Canada lynxes have the largest population.
The largest natural site in Canada pleases its visitors with the opportunity to organize various activities - fishing, sports games, extreme sports, hiking and horseback riding, cycling and canoeing, rafting, as well as many other recreational options, depending on the choice of visiting guests.
10. Zhangjiajie Park
Zhangjiajie is one of the most beautiful national parks in China. It is located in the picturesque area of Wulingyuan and is the first national forest reserve in China, founded in 1982. The park has become world famous for its landscapes with lush subtropical forests, clear mountain streams, caves and more than 3,000 quartzite rocks resembling high stone pillars up to 200 m high.
The area of Zhangjiajie is about 479.15 km². Due to the humid climate and vegetation, the quartzite rocks scattered throughout the park are the result of centuries of erosion.
Difficult topography, deep ravines, as well as heavy rains and dense forests, provide an excellent habitat for animals and plants. The park has 116 species of vertebrates, about 720 species of plants and trees, as well as 30 rare endemic representatives of flora and fauna.
There are more than a hundred large and small karst caves in the mountain ranges. There are convenient walking paths for tourists, as well as a glass bridge on Tianmen Mountain at an altitude of 1430 m. The park has unique natural attractions, such as Tianzi Mountain and Heaven's Gate, Suoxi Valley, Golden Whip Stream and Yellow Dragon Cave.
Such parks can cover vast areas with impenetrable forests, islands, coastal waters, and even mountain ranges and volcanoes. Unlike nature reserves and reserves, the protection regime in natural parks is the least strict. And these parks are a great opportunity for tourists to get acquainted with the natural resources of the country or region. And here is a list of the most beautiful and impressive national parks in the world.
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan
The park, located southwest of Tokyo, is one of Japan's most popular parks. On the territory of the park there is an active Fuji volcano with its five lakes, the Izu Peninsula and islands near it, as well as waterfalls, hot springs and ancient temples. Especially beautiful is the volcano of the most symmetrical shape, wrapped in clouds in spring and summer - its greatness is immortalized in the works of many poets and artists.
Grand Canyon National Park, USA
This is probably the most famous national park in the world, and, as a result, the most photographed. The Grand Canyon in Arizona achieved national park status in 1919, three years after the founding of the US National Park Service. About five million people visit this park every year to see with their own eyes the amazing beauty of the canyon, which the Colorado River has carved for millions of years. The southern edge of the canyon is the most visited, the most numerous observation platforms are located here. On the northern edge of the canyon, located 300 meters higher, there are much fewer people, but it is good for its wild flowering meadows, spruce forests and aspen groves. The rest of the canyon is remote and difficult to access, although some areas can be reached via hiking trails and back roads. 
Guilin National Park, China
Located in southeast China, the park is famous for its karst and limestone natural formations and beautiful hills with colorful names like "Elephant's Trunk" and "Dragon's Head". The nature of the park inspired many Chinese poets and artists, and some parts of the park were even depicted on local banknotes. To see all the beauty of Guilin, it is best to take a 50-kilometer cruise on the Lijiang River, from Guilin to Yangshuo. 
Banff National Park, Canada
This is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Canadian Rockies. Lonely Planet describes Banff like this: “Mountains, high mountains, mountains everywhere. Fast rivers carry their waters between beautiful hills. Huge glaciers slide down from the peaks and practically touch the ground. Lakes with turquoise water shimmer in the sun - so saturated that it seems as if the water has been tinted. 
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The oldest and most popular national park in Tanzania is a World Heritage Site. The Serengeti is world famous for its annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, and buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, swamps, impalas, lions and leopards run between amazing acacias. And here, probably, the most enchanting sunsets in the world. 
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
It is considered by many to be the most spectacular national park in South America. Located on the edge of the continent, the park is known for its granite peaks and emerald forests, shining blue glaciers and azure lakes. Many tourists come here for walks and hikes.
Swiss National Park, Switzerland
Founded in 1914, the Swiss National Park is the oldest national park in the Alps and central Europe, and the only national park in the country. It is famous for its unique alpine plants - in particular, edelweiss, which grows only high in the mountains. And in this park there are alpine animals - chamois, deer and marmots. Through the park, an 80-kilometer network of trails is laid, which turns these areas into a paradise for hikers. 
Lake District National Park, England
The land that inspired artist William Turner and writer Beatrix Potter became a national park in 1951. The park is a valley with granite boulders and 16 amazingly beautiful lakes resting in the lowlands. These places are chosen by cyclists and lovers of water sports - windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. 
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Located on the South Island, the park is the largest national park in the country. It spans rugged mountain ranges, 14 magnificent fjords and world famous waterfalls. Two of the park's most famous attractions are Milford Sound Fjord, which Rudyard Kipling called "the eighth wonder of the world" and Doubtful Sound Fjord, which can only be reached by water. People come to the national park for bird watching, boating, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking. 
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
The first national park in the world today is one of the smallest national parks in Costa Rica. But, despite its size, it shows the world a chic nature - lush rainforests, beaches and rocky headlands. There are sloths, iguanas and squirrel monkeys in the jungle, colorful fish swim in the waters, bright butterflies flutter in the air - a real idyll! 
National parks of Russia
Kologrivsky forest
The reserve is located in the northeastern part of the Russian Plain. All rivers of the reserve are left tributaries of the Volga, the largest of which are Kostroma and Unzha. Quite extensive areas of the reserve are occupied by swamps and wetlands, which is primarily due to the flat relief. There are small forest rivers in the reserve and there are no large lakes and rivers, which ensures a significant density of animals whose life is directly connected with water bodies - this is, first of all, the otter, mink, beaver.
Katun Biosphere Reserve
The territory of the Katunsky and Altaisky reserves is included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List under the name "Golden Mountains of Altai" (1998). The absolute heights of the Katunsky Reserve range from 1300 to 3280 m above sea level. On the territory there are 135 lakes with an area of 151,664 hectares or more. In the highlands there are a large number of glaciers, with a total area of 283 sq. km.
Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
Shulgan-Tash State Nature Reserve in Bashkortostan, which has federal status. It is located in the western foothills of the Southern Urals, in the mountain-forest belt, within the Burzyansky district. Total area - 225 sq. km. The rich landscape mosaic also determines the high diversity of the plant world. The relief is low-mountainous. Mixed broad-leaved and coniferous-broad-leaved forests occupy 92% of the territory.
Natural Museum-Reserve Divnogorye
The natural architectural and archaeological museum-reserve Divnogorye is located on the territory of Russia, in the Liskinsky district of the Voronezh region. The area of the museum-reserve is more than 11 sq. km. From a geological point of view, the reserve is a Cretaceous deposit on the surface of the earth. The maximum height of the plateau above sea level reaches 181 meters, relative - 103 meters (the mouth of the Quiet Pine River at the confluence with the Don, which flows at the foot of the plateau, is located at an altitude of 78 m above sea level). Due to a rather significant difference in height between the plateau and the floodplain of the Don and Tikhaya Sosna rivers, its microclimate differs significantly from the surrounding floodplain lowland.
Kuznetsk Alatau
The State Reserve "Kuznetsk Alatau" is located in the south of Central Siberia, at its highest point - on the western slope of the ridge, at the intersection of the Mezhdurechensky, Tisulsky and Novokuznetsky districts of the Kemerovo region. The Kuznetsky Alatau ridge itself extends over almost a third of the Kemerovo region. This ridge is a relief consisting of medium and high mountain ranges dissected by rivers.
Kedrovaya Pad
The Kedrovaya Pad Reserve is located in the Khasansky District of the Primorsky Territory, between the western coast of the Amur Bay and the border with China, on the spurs of the East Manchurian mountain ranges of the Sukhorechensky and Gakkelevsky ridges, which separate the Kedrovaya River basin from the basins of the Barabashevka and Narva rivers flowing near the borders of the reserve.
Lazovsky Reserve
The Lazovsky Reserve is located on the southern spurs of the Sikhote-Alin, between the rivers Kievka and Chernaya. In terms of size and moisture regime, the mainland of the territory of the Lazovsky Reserve, located northwest of the Zapovedny Ridge. Almost the entire territory of the reserve is divided between two independent drainage basins of the Kievka and Chernaya rivers, which flow into the Sea of Japan. The remaining numerous rivers and streams of different size, direction and nature are either tributaries of these rivers, or independently collect water from a narrow coastal strip, the average width of which is about 10 km, and flow directly into the Sea of Japan.
Baikal-Lensky Reserve
The main part of the territory of the reserve is represented by taiga forests of various types. Fragments of ancient relic steppes have been preserved on the coast of Lake Baikal; 50 species of mammals and about 240 species of birds live. The reserve is also famous for the high number of bears. In addition, here you can meet such rare and interesting birds as the white-tailed eagle, black stork, hook-nosed scoter, ruddy shelduck, gray crane.
Sochi National Park
The national park is located on the territory of Greater Sochi: from the borders with the Tuapse region, between the mouths of the Shepsi and Magri rivers in the northwest to the borders with Abkhazia in the southeast and from the Black Sea coast to the watershed line of the Main Caucasian Range. Most of the territory of the park is occupied by mountains, dissected by river valleys. The foothill zone occupies a narrow strip along the Black Sea. About 40 rivers and streams of the Black Sea basin flow through the park.
Altai Reserve
The Altai Reserve is located in the mountains of Southern Siberia. This is the land of mountains and swift mountain rivers, the kingdom of giant trees and the country of ancient wild animals. A walk through the mountain-taiga landscapes of the reserve fascinates with its unpredictability. Vertical belts, steppe, forest, subalpine and alpine, replacing each other when climbing the mountains, hide their secrets. Even the forests in the reserve are different. In the north, almost only fir trees grow, to the south - cedars, in the south - deciduous species.
UK national parks
Brecon Beacons National Park
The Brecon Beacons is located on a mountain range in South Wales, it occupies a national park of about 1345 square meters. km, in the park is the highest mountain in southern Britain. Brecon Beacons is translated as "Brecon Beacons", the name comes from ancient times, when people signaled to each other about the approach of enemies with the help of fires lit on the tops of the mountains.
Norfolk Broads
Broads National Park covers the county of Norfolk and Suffolk. This is a vast, protected wetland area in the UK and is home to some of the UK's rarest plants and animals. This is the third largest park in the UK, which occupies vast expanses of water. The park includes seven main rivers and 63 remains of medieval peat excavations.
Dartmoor
The beautiful expanses of the Dartmoor swamps in Devon cover a huge area of Great Britain. Dartmoor contains the largest concentration of British Bronze Age artefacts, with many ancient stones and other monuments.
Cairngorms
The largest British national park, with an area of 4528 sq. km. There is a high and massive mountain range on the territory, four of the five highest mountains of Scotland are located within the park, there are 55 peaks over 900 m high. In general, Cairngorms occupies about six percent of Scotland.
Lake District
The Lake District, often compared to the sea, the park is located in a mountainous region in the county of Cumbria, in the north-west of England. The entire territory of England with a height of more than three thousand meters above sea level is located on the territory of the National Park, including Scafell, the highest mountain in England. There are also deep and long lakes of England.
The Trossachs and Loch Lomond
This park in the west of Scotland is located in the district of Loch Lomond, which is the largest fresh water reservoir in the UK mainland. On the territory of the park there are 21 peaks, more than 1000 meters high and 19 peaks, more than 2500 meters high, as well as two forest parks - Queen Elizabeth and Argyle.
Peak District
The oldest national park in the UK. It attracts around 10 million visitors a year, thanks in large part to its proximity to a number of major cities in northern England, making it one of the UK's busiest national parks. Peak District is conditionally divided into the northern Dark Peak, where most of the territory is occupied by swamps and the South Peak, where most of the territory is occupied by limestone rocks.
US national parks
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the iconic places in the United States of America. The Grand Canyon stretches for almost 450 km in length. It was formed as a result of the impact of the Colorado River over thousands of years. The National Park is famous for its picturesque desert landscapes.
Yellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, famous for its geysers, hot springs burst out of the ground, making a unique impression on the audience. The park is home to many wildlife including grizzly bears and moose.
Rocky Mountain, Montana
On the Canadian border is Rocky Mountain Park, which has about 130 lakes and is home to thousands of plant species and hundreds of animal species.
Everglades, Florida
Everglades Park is a network of wetlands and forests, the park is home to 36 protected animal species, including panthers and American crocodiles.
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for its unique geological structures that cut the sky with narrow peaks. The structures were formed as a result of weathering and erosion by the flow of sedimentary rocks.
Death Valley, California and Nevada border
Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America. Here you will find a harsh desert landscape that, despite everything, attracts many species of animals.
Denali, Alaska
Denali is located around the highest mountain in North America. The landscape of Denali is a mixture of forest, tundra, glaciers and rocks.
Hawaiian volcanoes
This dramatic landscape includes two active volcanoes: Kilauea, one of the most active in the world, and Mauna Loa.
Yosemite, California
Yosemite is famous for its attractive El Capitan and Half Dome cliffs. There are beautiful steep waterfalls and ancient sequoias.
Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
The underground park is a huge cave with an area of 1220 m, 191 m wide and 78 m high. Photographers here will be amazed by the beautiful limestone cave landscapes.
National parks of Europe
Saxon Switzerland, Germany
The park features extremely beautiful rocky landscapes and canyons. Ancient coniferous trees grow in Saxon Switzerland.
swiss national park
The Swiss National Park is the oldest park in the Alps and provides protection to many rare animals. Mountain goats, marmots and countless varieties of birds live here.
Teide, Tenerife, Spain
The Teide Volcanic Peak is the most visited national park in Spain. It is known for its surreal landscapes and amazing views of the surrounding Canary Islands.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
16 lakes amaze visitors who come to this Croatian national park. The shades of water in the lakes change from crystal green to dark blue.
Vatnajokull, Iceland
Europe's largest glacier is located in Vatnajökull National Park. The glacier occupies about 8% of the entire territory of the country.
Cevennes, France
Cévennes is located in the mountainous region of France. Here you will see picturesque mountain landscapes and gorges. There is a chain of cave systems in the park.
Olympus, Greece
Here is the famous Mount Olympus, the highest mountain and the legendary home of the Greek gods. The park is rich in history, culture and ecological diversity.
Abruzzo, Italy
On the territory of the Abruzzo Park there are huge granite peaks and beech forests. Brown bear, wild lynx, wolves and royal eagles live in this mountainous wilderness.
Tatras, Slovakia
The oldest national park in Slovakia covers 741 sq. km area. Pine and other coniferous trees grow here. There are many lakes in the park, and a wide variety of wild animals live here.
The Burren, Ireland
The Burren is the smallest of Ireland's six national parks. The area of the park is only 15 sq. km, but there is something to see.
Goreme, Türkiye
Turkey's National Park inspires photographers all over the world with its surreal landscapes, caves and oddly shaped hills.
National parks of the world
Fiordland, New Zealand
The snow-capped mountain peaks of the national park will inspire any photographer. Most of the plots of the film "The Lord of the Rings" were filmed here.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
This park is one of the best places to visit to see the full flavor of the African continent. Lions, African elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos live here.
Banff, Canada
This is Canada's oldest national park and impresses with rich mountain ranges, densely wooded regions, glaciers and ice fields. Banff is home to grizzly bears, moose and bighorn sheep.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The island's wildlife has evolved in isolation over millions of years, resulting in the park being home to unique animals and rare plant species.
Sagarmatha, Nepal
Most of the park is occupied by mountains, one of which is the highest point on our planet - Mount Everest. The territory of the park strikes the imagination with rivers, glaciers and beautiful mountain landscapes.
Torres del Paine, Chile
Torres del Paine National Park is home to the spectacular Andean peaks. Lakes, glaciers and mountain glades are presented to the attention of photographers. Here you can meet guanacos, cougars and rare birds.
Kakadu, Australia
Kakadu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The territory of the park is rich in spectacular waterfalls, rivers and swamps, and is home to many wild animals, including saltwater crocodiles.
Iguazu, Argentina / Iguazu, Brazil
We are talking about two Iguazu parks at once, one of which is located in Brazil, and the second in Argentina. The hallmark of the parks is a chain of beautiful waterfalls surrounded by jungle. The huge variety of birds living around the Iguazu Falls impresses the attention of visitors.
Serengeti, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is famous for the annual wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migration that passes through the park.
Fuji Hakone Izu, Japan
The most popular national park in Japan includes views of the dormant Mount Fuji, located in the center of the park. Fuji Hakone Izu is shrouded in clouds in spring and summer.
Zhangjiajie, China
Unique and inimitable mountain landscapes open to the eyes of visitors to Zhangjiajie Park in China. The park contains tall sandstone pillars, which are the result of years of erosion caused by the expansion of the ice.
Jim Corbett, India
The national park is named after a hunter who gave up his job to protect nature in order to save the Bengal tiger. It is the oldest national park in India and is home to Himalayan bears, leopards and elephants.
Canaima, Venezuela
The park will impress you with picturesque cliffs and waterfalls, including the Angel Falls, which is over one kilometer high.
Ao Phang Nga, Thailand
A distinctive feature of the park Ao Phang Nga are the highest cliffs that rest directly on the water. The combination of sea and mountain landscape is sure to impress photographers
Nature has created natural corners where peace and complete balance reign. There are many such places on Earth and all of them are beautiful and interesting in their own way. Anyone who can feel this beauty and harmony has the right to consider himself truly happy. It is becoming increasingly difficult to preserve the integrity of nature and leave it untouched. Man and his economic activity disturb this balance. Those corners that have remained untouched are protected and are called reserves. The most beautiful nature reserves in the world are presented in this article.
yellowstone nature reserve
This place on Earth can be called one of the most beautiful. The Yellowstone Preserve is located in the United States. For a long time, the existence of such a corner on the planet could not be believed. At that time, the lands of North America had not yet been fully explored. This reserve includes 3000 geysers of incredible beauty and height. These are two thirds of all sources in the world. There are also about 300 waterfalls, the height of which exceeds 4.5 meters.
The reserve is located among two huge canyons. Here you can find a large number of representatives of flora and fauna. Such parks and reserves of the world are included in the list of natural sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique park is striking in its beauty. Rivers, ravines, waterfalls, rocky mountains, thermal springs - all this together is a magnificent ensemble created by nature. Here is the largest geyser, which is called Steamboat. One of the springs, the Old Faithful, is notable for the regularity of its eruptions. The height of the pillar reaches 40 meters. The most beautiful waterfall of the Lower Reserve has a height of 94 meters, which is twice as high as Niagara. The largest lake has an area of 350 square meters. Its depth exceeds 115 meters.
Karst lakes in Croatia
The natural reserves of the world are places of unusual and amazing beauty. Plitvice is one of the unique corners of the planet created by nature. It consists of a huge forest area with 16 interconnected lakes. The park is located in the karst mountainous region of Croatia. The territory of the reserve is 297 square kilometers. Lakes are located on the Plitvice plateau between two mountains.
Lakes are two groups that are interconnected by runoff. The total area of the lakes is 2 square kilometers. Between the lakes there are dams created by nature. Plants and bacteria accumulate to form barriers. These natural barriers are growing at a rate of 1 centimeter per year. The lakes have an unusual color, from azure to blue. Their color may change depending on the incidence of sunlight and the activity of microorganisms. Like many nature reserves in the world, this park is included in the World Heritage List.
snowdonia
Snowdonia National Park UK is an amazing corner of our planet. On its territory, with an area of 2 square kilometers, is the highest mountain in Wales - Snowdon. Unique in their beauty places do not leave indifferent any tourist. There are 2381 kilometers of trails in the park. 264 kilometers of them are for hiking, horse riding and cycling. The fauna and flora of the reserve is striking in its diversity. Very rare birds and animals are found here.
Serengeti National Park
The area is home to the Serengeti National Park. It is located between two attractions: Lake Victoria and Mount Kilimanjaro. All things considered, the Serengeti is the most beautiful pearl in this necklace.
The uniqueness of this park lies in the fact that a large number of animal species are represented here, including unique ones. It is considered a great rarity if a buffalo, a lion, a giraffe, an elephant and a leopard are found on the territory. During the rainy season, herds of hundreds of thousands of zebras and wildebeests gather in the savannas in the east of the park. in search of water and food in such quantities is an unforgettable and majestic sight. The landscape in the park is also varied, from desert lands to green hills and wooded areas. The reserves of Africa are among the most ancient on Earth.
Canadian Park Canada
Canada's Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. There is everything here: rocky mountains, eternal glaciers, picturesque landscapes, turbulent rivers with crystal clear water, coniferous forests, mountain lakes, and many representatives of flora and fauna. Nature here is virgin and untouched by man. Therefore, animals here feel free and safe. The park is located in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
This is the largest nature reserve in the Americas. Its area is about 6.6 thousand kilometers. Rocky mountains of various origins alternate with deep valleys that are covered with glacial formations. Three climatic zones are subdivided here: forest mountain, alpine and subalpine. In every corner of this park, beautiful landscapes open up that delight the gaze of the tourist. All nature reserves in the world can be called unique in their own way. These are corners untouched by man, in which their own laws and rules reign.
As you can guess from the title, national park Snowdonia is located in the Snowdon Mountains. From a height of 3560 feet, there is a scenic view of the park. Lakes and rivers are set against a backdrop of trees and rocks, making the park an ideal place to relax and take photos. Within the borders of Snowdonia Park, visitors can also admire ancient castles. History is a realm of legend and lore, which makes the park an even more fascinating place to visit. Sleep music is easy and relaxing to listen to
Grand Canyon, USA
For hundreds of years, the Colorado River has carved this amazingly complex Grand Canyon. Every year tourists flock to this place to admire its beauty, take a trip to the bottom of the canyon and set up camp. The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world and has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The territory of the Grand Canyon extends over more than 1,200,000 acres.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
One of the biggest national parks in the world, Kruger Park covers millions of acres of land. It is home to a huge number of African animal species, including elephants, giraffes and many more. You can watch these animals from observation towers scattered throughout the park. The Kruger National Park also offers 9 different routes, including at night.
Deosai, Pakistan
Every spring, thousands of flowers and butterflies begin to bloom in Deosai National Park, forming a living carpet, and this riot of colors makes this place fabulously beautiful. Of course, it is advisable to visit the park in the spring, although it is beautiful all year round.
Kakadu National Park, Australia
The Australian Government and Indigenous People are working together to take care of this beautiful national park Cockatoo. The park is a World Heritage Site and its breathtaking views attract tourists all year round. One of the park's most interesting attractions is the Aboriginal rock art that can be found in the area. It is also home to a range of animals, including the saltwater crocodile.
Hortobagy, Hungary
Hortobagy became the first national park in Hungary. It was declared as a national park in 1973. In 1999, the park was included in the list of World Heritage Sites. Home to wild horses and a range of endangered birds, Hortobagy Park is home to over 342 bird species and is a true birdwatcher's paradise.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
This region of Croatia is ideal for recreation and hiking amazing mountainous terrain with lakes and streams. The uniqueness of the reservoirs of this park is that the water contains travertine. This gives the water perfect transparency as well as a very bright blue-green hue.
Madain Saley National Historical Park, Saudi Arabia
While many parks are densely vegetated, Madain Salei is almost entirely desert and rocky. The amazing oases and attractions of the park will blow your mind. The ancient burial ground in the park is also beautiful. Over 125 graves and facades were carved into the rock sometime between 500 BC. and 100 AD. They are still in excellent condition and are certainly worth a visit if you visit the area.
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Here you can admire Everest, as well as the mountains adjacent to it, monasteries and villages. national park serves as a home for mountain goats, which are perfectly balanced, climbing dangerous sheer cliffs.
Iguazu National Park, Argentina and Brazil
national park Iguazu is located in Argentina and Brazil. Iguazu Falls is actually made up of hundreds of waterfalls in a circle of curved rock. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including howler monkeys, jaguars, tapirs, and caimans.
