Admit it: at some point in your life, you must have fantasised of visiting one of those destinations where hundreds of tourists flock every day to marvel at this beautiful world that we have at our fingertips. We guarantee that this list of the world's 20 most fascinating places will astound even the most seasoned traveler, leaving them speechless.
Are you looking forward to going on another trip? Start daydreaming about these 20 world's most fascinating locations.
1. Peru's Machu Picchu
It's impossible to add anything to what has already been said. Machu Picchu is one of those places that must be visited at least once in one's lifetime. We recommend getting up early and arriving right when they open, so you can get at the guard's house just as the first rays of sunlight begin to break through the nighttime fog that blankets the Inca citadel. It will most likely take some time for the fog to dissipate, but don't worry; what is hidden is an image you will never forget.
2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor, the capital of the ancient Khmer empire and the world's greatest sacred edifice, was discovered at the end of the 16th century and is one of Asia's and the world's most spectacular destinations. Despite the large number of visitors that visit the temples on a daily basis, feeling like Indiana Jones at times, you must forget (here either) that getting up early is necessary to enjoy one of the best sunrises in the world in front of Angkor Wat. Extending the day until sunset, when the light falls directly in front of the temples, also has a benefit, as you will be able to enjoy the particular mood created in this location at that time of day.
3. Agra, India's Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, one of the most magnificent buildings in the world and the finest work ever made for love, would be absent from any list of the most fascinating destinations on the earth. Apart from the required visit, don't forget to visit the opposite bank of the Yamuna River, from where you can see the Taj Mahal from a completely new perspective, especially at sunset, when the sunset lights cast a stunning glow over the mausoleum.
4. Jordan's Petra
It's simple to imagine yourself as an adventurer in Petra. And it's true that crossing the Siq first thing in the morning to find yourself in front of the Treasury, one of Petra's greatest attractions, is one of the most exciting travel experiences. We propose that you visit the Monastery after your stop in front of the Treasury, which you can reach after a 45-minute ascent and which will leave your mouth open.
5. China's Great Wall
The country's symbol and one of the most well-known destinations on the planet. It is said that you have not visited China unless you have stepped on it. Although there are areas much more accessible from Beijing, such as Badaling, about 80 kilometers away, we recommend that if you want a more authentic experience, go to the areas of Jinshanling and Simatai, 120 and 140 kilometers respectively from Beijing, where you can enjoy little or no restored areas of the Great Wall of China practically in solitude.