The world is replete with some truly beautiful places. From flowering fields to towering skyscrapers to the powerful, frothy roar of waterfalls, there exist some spots on this earth that seem specifically built to take one’s breath away. However, while man-made structures like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, and the Great Wall of China are no doubt breathtaking, there is something uniquely and distinctly beautiful in the tableaus of the natural world. So sometimes, you should pack up your bags, ready your phones and cameras and Time Internet for quick Instagram posts, and set off for this list of some of the top natural places to visit around the world.
Mount Yoshino, Japan (During Cherry Blossom Season)
During its famous cherry blossom season, Japan becomes a nation wreathed in pink. Trees wear heads of fluffy pink blooms, their dark branches weaving through the flowers, and the ground becomes scattered in bright furls of petals. Year after year, thousands of tourists flock to Japan in April to see the cherry blossoms bloom. But where exactly is the best place to view this breathtaking, natural phenomenon at its peak?
Mount Yoshino (Yoshinoyama), a mountain in Japan’s Nara Prefecture, is commonly recommended as one of the best and most popular places to view the nation’s cherry blossom season. Cherry blossom trees engulf the entire mountain, cutting a glorious pink swath through the hilltops when the flowers arrive for spring. The cherry blossoms only appear during the season, however, making it quite a feat to arrive on time to see the moment and capture it in memory. And for those who want to memorialize it forever by posting it on Instagram, a fast Internet connection, such as through Time’s internet plans in Malaysia, can be incredibly useful for a quick snapshot and post.
Zhangye National Geopark, China
If you’re interested in unique, natural phenomena and distinct scenery, Zhangye National Geopark becomes a must-visit. The park is distinct for the odd coloration of its badlands; a large, sprawling expanse of gently sloping hills all striped in bright swaths of color. Looking at it, the wind stirring your hair and the sky bright blue above you, it almost feels as though a rainbow had fallen over the hills; or that streaks of vivid colors had been painted over the mountains by an enormous hand. The colorful mountains almost seem an otherworldly phenomenon, a vista from a distant world – or perhaps just a gift from nature itself.
Again, the Zhangye National Geopark is a must-see for all who love adventure and colors. Though you might become lost in the natural beauty of it all, it’s important to always share pictures of such with a friend or family. If you use one of the best Time fibre coverages in Malaysia to boost your Internet, video calls with family members over Skype or Whatsapp, allowing you to share the moment and the natural wonders of the Geopark are only a click or two away.
Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
Have you ever been interested in touching the sky? At the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the biggest salt flat in the world, this seemingly impossible feat becomes a possibility. The flats reflect the sky so perfectly it seems to meld ground and sky together, with the very horizon itself disappearing under the clouds. Walking through it will make you feel as though you’re drifting through the sky itself, as though you’re floating above the world and just a breath short of Heaven. You can look up and see the cloud-scudded sky, and look down and see the same; your awe-stricken face reflected in the salt pools and staring back at you with equal wonder. It can truly be one of the most beautiful places on earth, for those who dream of the sky.
With the beautiful sky mirror of the Salar de Uyuni, there are plenty of people who flock to Bolivia to take breathtaking pictures of themselves suspended amidst the clouds. If there was any place on Earth you need to take pictures at and post on Instagram, Salar de Uyuni goes above and beyond it – making your friends feel as though you’re one with the sky and land. To quickly post these pictures online, even abroad, you can apply for Time’s internet Malaysia for fast Internet access – or maybe to even live streams yourself while walking through the flats and wading through the clouds they reflect.