8 Most Beautiful Places In The World To Visit

The 8 places below will likely fill your bucket list for many years to come and you can count yourself lucky if you are able to visit even a third of these amazing places.. No matter where you live in the world, there are incredible places to visit and architectural sights to see. To be honest, there are thousands of places that could have made this list but hopefully this list provides some justice to those that were left off.

"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Kauai, Hawaii (Credit: Trip Advisor)

Kauai, Hawaii owns the medal of the rainiest place on earth, allowing for a tropical paradise. Hike, swim, bike, and dive.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia (Credit: St. Regis Bora Bora)

Bora Bora is an island that once was a volcano, which has subsequently subsided and formed a barrier reef. The reef ecosystem allows for pristine clear blue water and reefs limit waves, providing a protected sanctuary.

Rice terrace fields of Longsheng, China (Credit: Wikipedia)

Longsheng is named after Longji, which translates to dragon's backbone. The terrace resembles dragon scales as rice fields snake through the mountains.

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia, China (Credit: Huffington Post

The Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia, China show off weathering and erosion at its most beautiful. The dramatic colors throughout the mountain are a result of trace minerals associated within the sandstone, coloring the sand in reds, greens, and yellows.

Railay, Thailand (Credit: magic4walls.com)

Railay, Thailand is a magical place only accessible by boat on a small Thai peninsula . Spend your days rock climbing the limestone cliffs, exploring vast cave systems, or swimming to nearby islands.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany (Credit: unikwallpaper.blogspot.com)

Neuschwanstein, a nineteenth-century castle in southern Germany is the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. This German retreat is visited regularly during summer months as a symbol of refuge and peace.

Northern Lights, Iceland (Credit: Icelandonline.com)

The natural display of varying color within the arctic sky is one of Iceland's biggest tourist sights. Unfortunately, it's rather unpredictable so make sure you leave enough time to try a few times.

Taj Mahal, India (Credit: Nedim Chaabene on Flickr)

The Taj Mahal in northern India is a beautiful white marble mausoleum. The Taj Mahal is regarded as the jewel of Muslim art in India and is an often sought after location for worship and tourism.