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12 Beautiful Countries to Visit

by admin on Jan.27, 2009, under tourism

The world is full of beautiful places. Each and every part of the world is beautiful in some way or the other. Here are the twelve beautiful countries of the world. These twelve countries are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

France

France is one of the most visited countries in the world. It has everything that one would want to see on holidays. It has one of the best cities like Paris, great beaches, a lot of monuments, beautiful nature, and amazing mountain scenery. Paris is known as the city of lights, the Eiffel Tower is also situated in Paris which is the main tourist attraction in Paris. The eastern part of France consists of the Alsace, Lorraine, Franche Comté and Burgundy regions. This region of France produces many famous wines, which include magnificent pinot noirs and chardonnays and also the famous “Yellow wine” from the Jura mountain vineyard. In the centre of France there is Loire valley, with many great castles and towns. The Alps provide a chance for hiking in summers and skiing in winters.

Italy

Italy is one of the most beautiful places in the world and also a most visited country in the world. It is famous for olive oil, pasta, wine, mafia and sunshine, roman ruins and renaissance palaces, Italy has a lot to offer to its tourists. Venice and Verona are most famous tourist places. Venice is famous for its streets full of water and u have a boat instead of a car there. Verona offers some beautiful sightseeing. Rome is famous for its historical importance. The Pisa tower is also a famous tourist spot. Naples, Florence, Palermo, and Sicily are other famous cities of Italy. Ferrari, Leather goods (shoes), and Pizzas are some of the things that come to one’s mind when you think of Italy.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a country which is famous for chocolate, cheese, watches and skiing slopes, also for medieval old villages, castles, adventure, great food and wine. There are glaciers and gigantic rock-formations abound. Streams rush down the mountains creating waterfalls. Berne is the capital city which has tourist spots like Zeitglockenturm, a colorful clock tower with revolving figures and the Gothic 15th-century cathedral Münster. Other famous cities include Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, and Zurich. Basel is known as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Basel offers a rich of cultural, historical, leisure and a lot of enjoyment.

America

America is a country with thousands of places to visit. The Disney Land, Holly wood, Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, White house, Kennedy space center, Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore. The Great Smoky Mountains, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks. The Nevada hot spot Lake Mead, National Museum of Natural History, Times Square, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Alaska and the list goes on.

China

The most famous tourist attraction in China is the Great wall which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The length of the great wall is 5000 km and it is said that it can be seen from the moon also. There are many beautiful tombs and temples of great historic importance. The country has 14 peaks above 8000 meters and is known as the world’s capital in mountaineering. Shanghai is a famous city and one can see many acrobatic shows there. Xian is also a magnificent historic place to see. The traditional “Kung Fu” and other martial arts are still being taught in the country. The Beijing zoo is the largest zoo in China and a place worth visiting. China is an excellent place to visit. It has almost everything a tourist would like to see.

England

One can learn a lot about history and enjoy the architecture of different places and similarly the beautiful landscapes England has to offer. The brick roads and the historic architecture makes you feel like you’re having a walk in the past. The capital city, London, is a beautiful city and one of the world’s great cities. London bridge, London eye, British Museum, British Library, Madame Tassaud’s, Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, Tate Modern, Globe Theater, Buckingham Palace, tower or London and many more. Oxford University has the beautiful scenic grounds and an amazing architecture. Cambridge is another famous university town. The other places like Bath (famous for its historic hot spring waters), Black pool and the black pool tower, are also amazing. Similarly Stonehenge has the mysterious stone circle, which was built 5000 years ago and it looks marvelous.

Egypt

If you like to learn about ancient civilizations, if you like the pyramids and the pharaohs and the mummies don’t scare you, then Egypt is a place for you to visit at least once in your life time. It is one of the most visited tourist places in the northeastern Africa. It is full of places worth visiting. Every city has ancient monuments and temples. Egypt has the pyramids of Giza and its great Sphinx which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The pyramids contain the tomb of the ancient Egyptian kings or the pharaohs. Other attractive places include the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temple, and the river Nile which is the longest river in the world.

India

India is a country that would let you experience a blend of different cultures and rich traditions. It has some of the most beautiful places on earth. The most famous place is the Taj Mahal which was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The other amazing places include, Kerala, Goa, Khajjiar, Bikaner, Khajuraho, Manali, Chennai, Udaipur and many others. The country would provide you with a magical and hospitable experience.

Mauritius

Mauritius is a beautiful tropical island, with a lot of natural beauty. One can relax on the beach and enjoy boating and other water sports activities. Marine life and the waterfalls are beautiful. One finds exotic and endemic birds, plants, aquatic animals. The beautiful view points like quad bike, river gorges and zip across. One can get excellent hotels and resorts there.People, both local and tourists enjoy at places like Grand Bay, where they can enjoy the nice restaurants, bars and discos. La Cuvette beach is also a place worth visiting there. Pereybere is a public beach which is famous for shopping, restaurants and pubs. Balaclava Ruins are the ruins which is a famous tourist spot as the ruins of Balaclava estate can be seen. The Triolet Shivala is the longest village on the island. One can see the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath. The Labourdonnais Orchards allows the tourists to see a large variety of tropical fruit trees, and one can also enjoy hiking or planning a trip on the mountain bike.

Australia

Australia is world’s smallest continent. It is a beautiful country and has many places one can enjoy visiting. Australia is famous for Kangaroos and Koala bears. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities of the world. One can enjoy the cruise of the Darling Harbor. One can see the prehistoric Kakadu National Park. Melbourne has a rich culture, the deserts of Uluru give u a chance of seeing the sunset as never before. You can also explore the forests of Tasmania. Overall Australia is an amazing country to visit.

Peru

A trip to Peru can be the most exciting, thrilling, adventurous and magical. The country has a unique history, traditions, culture, events and festivals. One can enjoy in Peru by doing activities like mountain climbing, surfing, exploring the Amazon rain forest and enjoying on the beaches. The ruins of ancient civilizations, like the adobe city of Chan Chan are famous. On the southern border of Peru, the town of Puno and sacred Lake Titicaca are places worth visiting. A trip to Cusco and on to Machu Picchu is also a must, and one should also consider visiting towns like Pisac and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.

Cyprus

Fond of Islands, beaches, museums, sunset cruise, and the natural beauty of a legendry romantic place and the birth place of goddess of love “Aphrodite”. That’s right the legend says that she rose from the sea between the three rocks just off the coast of Paphos. Boat trips water cruises and fishing are some of the activities that the tourist enjoy in Cyprus. By the way Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Paphos is very popular amongst the tourists and is famous for its ancient mosaic floors. Also for the Byzantine castle of Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, St. Paul’s Pillar and the Temple of Aphrodite. Ayia Napa is also a famous place, mostly for its lively night life and its beautiful beaches.

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