Category: Natural wonders

Mount Karthala is a large, active shield volcano that forms the highest point of the Comoros archipelago, reaching an elevation of 2,361 meters (7,746 feet). Located on the southern end…

The Gur-e-Amir (Гўри Амир) is the magnificent mausoleum of the great 14th-century conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its name translates from Persian to “Tomb of the…

The Hissar (or Hisor) Fortress is one of the most significant and well-known historical monuments in Tajikistan. Located in the fertile Hissar Valley, this ancient site has been a strategic…

Karakul, or “Black Lake” in the Turkic languages, is a vast and stunningly beautiful high-altitude lake located in the stark, desolate landscape of the Eastern Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It…

Lake Sarez (Сарез кӯл) is a vast, stunningly beautiful, and profoundly dangerous alpine lake located deep within the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Often called the “Sleeping Dragon,” this gem of…

Garm Chashma (Гармчашма), which translates to “Hot Spring,” is a famous and unique balneological resort located in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. This natural wonder is not just a spring…

The Fedchenko Glacier (now officially named the Vanch-Yakh Glacier) is a colossal and magnificent valley glacier located in the heart of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It is a true…

The Fann Mountains (Кӯҳҳои Фон, Kúhhoi Fon) are a spectacular and rugged mountain range in northwestern Tajikistan, forming a part of the greater Pamir-Alay system. Often called the “Gems of…

The Pamir Mountains are a vast and towering mountain range in Central Asia, often referred to by the poetic and fitting nickname, the “Roof of the World” (Bam-i-Dunya). They are…

Saryarka, which translates to “Yellow Range” in Kazakh and is also known as the Kazakh Uplands, is a vast expanse of steppe, semi-desert, and lakes in northern Kazakhstan. This region…

Yazevoye Lake (Язевое озеро), also known as Karakol (“Black Lake”), is a stunning and remote alpine lake located deep within the Katon-Karagay National Park in the Kazakh Altai mountains. This…

The Singing Barkhan (or Singing Dune) is a massive and mysterious sand dune located in the Altyn-Emel National Park in southeastern Kazakhstan. This remarkable natural phenomenon is a giant crescent-shaped…

The Boszhira (or Bozjyra) Tract is a vast and spectacular landscape of otherworldly rock formations located on the Ustyurt Plateau in the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan. Once the bottom…

Shaitankol (Шайтанкөл), which translates to “Devil’s Lake,” is a small, mysterious, and beautiful mountain lake located in the Karkaraly National Park in central Kazakhstan. Nestled amidst a landscape of weathered…

The Bektau-Ata Tract is a stunning and otherworldly mountain oasis that rises dramatically from the flat, arid steppe of central Kazakhstan. This unique natural monument is an un-erupted volcano, a…

The Kolsai Lakes (Көлсай көлдері, Kólsаı kolderi) are a breathtaking system of three alpine lakes nestled in the northern Tian Shan mountains of southeastern Kazakhstan. Often referred to as the…

Lake Kaindy (Қайыңды көлі, Qaıyńdy kóli) is a stunning and surreal alpine lake located in the Tian Shan mountains of southeastern Kazakhstan. Its name translates to “landslide” or “birch tree…

Charyn Canyon (Шарын шатқалы, Sharyn shatqaly), often called the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia,” is a spectacular natural monument located in the vast, arid steppe of southeastern Kazakhstan. Carved over…

The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, commonly known as Panfilov Park, is a large and historic urban park located in the heart of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Established in the 1870s, the…

Adonis Baths is a popular and picturesque natural attraction located in a lush, green valley near Paphos, Cyprus. It is a place steeped in Greek mythology, centered around a small…

The Millomeri Waterfalls (also spelled Millomeris) are one of the highest and most beautiful natural waterfalls in Cyprus. Located deep within the Troodos Mountains, the water of the Kryos Potamos…

Fig Tree Bay is one of the most famous and beloved beaches in Cyprus, located in the popular tourist resort of Protaras. It consistently ranks among the best beaches not…

Nissi Beach is one of the most famous and popular beaches in Cyprus, located in the bustling resort town of Ayia Napa. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, it features…

The Akamas Peninsula is a vast, rugged, and largely untouched wilderness located on the northwestern tip of Cyprus. It is one of the last remaining pristine coastal areas on the…

Aphrodite’s Rock, known in Greek as Petra tou Romiou (“The Rock of the Greek”), is one of the most famous and beautiful natural landmarks in Cyprus. Located on the island’s…

The Troodos Mountains are the largest mountain range in Cyprus, a vast and verdant expanse that forms the green heart of the island. Located in the central and western part…

Mount Olympus (Όλυμπος, Ólympos) is the highest and most majestic mountain in Greece, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. More than just a geographical feature, it…

Suleiman-Too (Сулайман-Тоо, Solomon’s Throne) is a sacred mountain that rises dramatically from the heart of the city of Osh in the Fergana Valley of southern Kyrgyzstan. For over 1,500 years,…

Jeti-Oguz (Жети-өгүз) is a stunningly beautiful gorge and nature resort located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan. Its name translates from Kyrgyz as “Seven Bulls,” a direct…

Ala Archa National Park is a spectacular alpine national park located in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Established in 1976, it is a sanctuary of pristine wilderness just a…