The most interesting tourist routes in Russia. Upper path, France-Switzerland. Panama Canal Cruises

Cruises by sea are becoming more and more popular among Russian tourists. Indeed, despite the fact that traveling on a huge liner with all the amenities is traditionally considered the lot of millionaires, it is quite possible to find an economical option within $ 1,000.

Today in our Top 5 are collected most popular cruise lines. Any of the proposed options will give a lot of impressions and allow you to comfortably visit a lot of new places in a short time.

5. Cruises to Alaska

You can see whales, polar bears, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers during cruises to Alaska. Such a route in last years is gaining immense popularity, pushing the traditional southern options. During port calls, tourists are offered dog sledding, seaplane flights, climbing on glaciers, diving in icy water and even mining for golden sand. The route usually starts in Vancouver, and the cruise itself takes 8-10 days.

4. Mediterranean cruises

As a rule, the itinerary of this popular cruise includes visits to Greece, Spain, France, Malta, Italy including Sicily, Portugal and Tunisia. The program is very rich and involves visiting many cultural and historical sights. This option of exploring Europe and North Africa is chosen annually by millions of tourists.

3. Panama Canal Cruises

Man-made channel connects caribbean with the splendor of the Pacific Ocean. The channel is 82 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide. The cruise begins in one of the ports from the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. Tourists have the opportunity to see both the western and eastern coasts of Central and South America. As a rule, the itinerary is designed for 14 nights and includes visits to the ports of San Diego, Acapulco, Antilles, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

2. Cruises in the Caribbean

Perhaps this route is the most popular among cruise lovers around the world. Departure is carried out in the ports of Florida, Barbados or Havana. Such cruises are designed for 10-14 days. There are long 20-day voyages from the coast of Great Britain. It is noteworthy that Caribbean cruises are visa-free. The most famous stops on the route are, of course, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Grenada and Trinidad. Although tourists are delighted with unprecedented delight swimming and diving off the coast of small and very picturesque uninhabited islands.

1. Cruises in Australia and New Zealand

Such magnificent landscapes, perhaps, will not be offered by any other cruise. visits secluded bays, coral islands, extinct volcanoes. And at the same time tourists are amazed modern views crowded Sydney and picturesque Auckland. The Australian-New Zealand destination is considered a real paradise for lovers of nature photography - each stop promises new white-sand beaches, crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, geysers, mountain ranges overgrown with forests and other beauties of the virgin nature of these places.

The really interesting trekking routes are not only the path under your feet, but also the rich history and culture of the place. National Geographic magazine named the 20 best trekking routes in the Epic Trail nomination.

Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet

Best choice for: yogis and other seekers of spiritual enlightenment. Length: 51 km. Hindus believe that on the top of Kailash, at an altitude of 6680 meters, there is the abode of the god Shiva, where he meditates. According to the Vishnu Purana, the peak is a reflection or image of Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain at the center of the universe. The mountain is also a holy place for Buddhists, Jains (a branch of Hinduism) and followers of the ancient Tibetan Bon religion, who consider this unusual mountain"heart of the world", "axis of the earth". The top of the mountain remains unconquered, although in recent years Chinese government began building a road to the sacred pilgrimage route known as the kora. Just as the Earth makes a circle around the luminary that gives it life, so Tibetan pilgrims make a circuit around sacred mountain Kailash. Kora (ritual detour) around Kailash. Most pilgrims and pilgrims get to Kailash precisely for the purpose of making a kora. Before starting the tour, make a wish.

Israeli National Trail, Israel

Best choice for: Long-distance hikers interested in ancient and modern history. Length: 940 km
The famous route, opened in 1995, provides an opportunity to see the sublime beauty of the Middle East's wildlife and the daily life of modern Israelis, visit biblical sites and the cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The route allows tourists to see everything that is of great value to Jews and Christians. He walks through the area Sharon descending to the lake Kinneret, runs parallel to the biblical Jordan River and gets to the Khatsbani stream in the very north of the country. The trail consists of 12 small pieces, each of which is a self-sufficient route. As a one-day trek, you can take a five-kilometer climb up the mountain Tavor (Favor), To Basilica of the Transfiguration overlooking the Jezreel Valley ridge Carmel, Mount Hermon, walks in the Galilee and the Golan Heights. The biggest blessing here comes in the form of "path angels" - volunteers who are ready to lend a helping hand and offer free accommodation and food.

Cinque Terre (Five Lands), Sentiero Azzurro, Italy

Best choice for: families; seekers of romance; lovers of Europe; older tourists.Length: 12 km. Travel time is 3-4 hours.
Start / Finish: Riomaggiore(Riomaggiore) Monterosso(Monterosso al Mare). Both points are accessible from regular rail links. No map needed, just follow coastline . The Sentiero Azzurro (Cote d'Azur) strings five towns like beads on a string: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. Take a bottle of water with you sunscreen, good appetite and a hat.

Yoshida Trail, Mount Fuji, Japan

Best choice for: Those who want to get involved in what is cultural tradition Japan. Distance: There are several trails to Mount Fuji, but the most popular is the Yoshida trail is about 13 km long.
Many hikers would put Mount Fuji on their list of worst climbing routes because of the crowds that can be found here. 3776-meter volcano - the highest point in Japan, one of the most visited places in the world, more than 300.000 tourists try to reach the summit every year. Whatever it was, it will be an unforgettable ascent. You can stop for a bite to eat or sit by the fire at the huts along the way, and if you want to watch the sunrise from the top, you'll likely be doing so with over a thousand new friends. Crazy experience? Of course not. But this can only be done once in a lifetime. Just remember what the Japanese say: "A wise man climbs Mount Fuji once in his life, only a fool climbs it twice." Tip: You won't avoid the crowds, but there will certainly be fewer people ahead of you on the trail if you take a less frequented route to the summit, such as the Gotemba trail, which is about 16 km long and has a vertical drop of 1,400 meters.

Dragon Mountains, South Africa / Lesotho, Drakensbear Park

This is a big, long backcountry route without a real trail that requires outdoor skills and some familiarity with African travel. Many people travel here with guides. Length: round trip 64 km, from Mont-Aux-Sources to Cathedral Peak. dragon mountains- a mountain system located on the territory of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The highest point - Mount Thabana-Ntlenyana (3482 m) in Lesotho. The Zulus (Zulu tribe) call them "Ukashlamba", which means "ridge of peaks". Dizzying slopes of volcanic basalt rise above ancient sedimentary rocks. The Dragon Mountains is the highest mountain range in South Africa, which is crowned with an amphitheater - a stone wall a kilometer high and 5 kilometers long. This mountain range forms a natural border between South Africa and Lesotho.

Laugavegur route (Fimmvurduhauls pass), Iceland

Best choice for: volcanologists and hikers who want to admire wild beauties Iceland during an overnight stay in huts. Length: round trip 80 kilometers. The opportunity to see what is left of the recent volcanic eruption is not the only thing that attracts tourists to these places. A quarter of Iceland's population says they believe in elves and other mythical creatures, and if you walk through the hardened lava fields and mountains that you will meet along this route, you will probably begin to believe in them too. These intricate landscapes ice caps two glaciers and the stretching North Atlantic on the horizon. The road goes deep into Thorsmork, a park where you can find rare trees for these places. The final leg of the path leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where you can observe a cascade of waterfalls, including one of the largest and beautiful waterfalls in Iceland Skogafoss. Shortened route: You can drive only 20-25 kilometers along the Fimmvürduhauls pass, cross the Thorsmörk park and reach the Skogafoss waterfall. This will take one day.

Way of Saint James (El Camino de Santiago), Spain

Best choice for: pilgrims and tourists, lovers of long walks in Europe. Length: 760 kilometers. The main pilgrimage road, the Way of St. James leads to the cathedral in the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, where, according to legend, the greatest relic of Spain is located, Relics of the Apostle James, the heavenly patron of the country. During the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages, it was trade route. Due to its popularity and branching, the route had a great influence on the dissemination of cultural achievements in the Middle Ages. This route is still popular today and is considered one of the best hiking trails in Europe. Along the way, you can stop in small towns, listen to the stories of pilgrims, enjoy a glass of local wine. If you're walking at night, don't forget to look up at the sky: the path of St. James runs parallel to the Milky Way. According to legend, the saint inscribed it in the sky to show Charlemagne the way to the Saracens. Saint James began to be considered the patron saint of travelers. The emblem of this saint is the image shells. Shells were a distinctive sign of the pilgrims who entered the Way of St. James, sewn, for example, on clothes. Shell images decorate the buildings and the road along the entire route.

Bigfoot Trail, Bhutan

Best choice for: the most experienced thrill-seekers. Distance: over 320 kilometers, as a rule, this is a 25-day trip. You must travel with Bhutan tour guides. The Bigfoot Path is one of the hardest long trails on the planet. Although it covers a little over 320 km, most of route lies above the most high points the continental United States, crossing 11 passes over 4900 m and climbing the Rinchen Zoe La pass (5300 m). The track passes through places like Laya, Layap Indigenous House, and Village Tanza at an altitude of 4200 meters, where the guides change horses for yaks to pass even more difficult terrain ahead. Here, above the clouds, 7000-meter giants such as Zogophu Gamp and Masang Gang rise. Trek around the soaring Jomolhari peak(7350m) is a challenging week-long adventure in the high Himalayas. The Dragon Trail takes five days and crosses the highlands between the city of Paro, where international Airport country, and the capital Thimphu, which is famous for the lack of traffic lights. The government of Bhutan has introduced a minimum rate of $250 per day per stay foreign tourists in Bhutan. While this price includes accommodation, prepare to spend at least $8,000 on the Bigfoot trail. There is no budget options and cannot travel alone.

Bibbulmoon Trail, Australia

Best choice for: Just about everyone, from families to brisk walkers looking for an adventure to see the Australian Southwest. Length: 965 km from Calamunda to Albany in Perth on the south coast. The route is divided into 58 parts. There are 49 hideouts along the trail for real hikers. The Bibbulmun Trail, named after the indigenous peoples of the area, will allow you to observe the wonders of Australia's endemic flora and fauna. Starting in Kalamunda, 45 minutes east of Perth, the trail passes through eucalyptus forests where snakes abound. Along the way, you can also see many rare animals, poisonous cane toads. This route has another social aspect that makes it truly Australian. in campsites, you can meet tourists from all over the world and Australians who travel for weeks to test themselves and get to know the unique places they live in.

Copper Canyon, Mexico

Best choice for: those who want to see wildlife and local culture. Length: about 65 kilometers with a vertical height difference of 6 thousand meters.
Copper Canyon, about 1500 meters deep, one of the best places for hiking, especially thanks to the thermal springs at its bottom, an ideal opportunity to recuperate during long hikes. The path through the canyon and back lies in places where rivers meet on the way, and requires the skills of crossing such obstacles. There are also steep detours where ropes are needed. The Tarahumara inhabited the canyons long before the conquistadors and continue to live there according to ancient tradition.

"Unknown World" also organizes trekking copper canyon in Mexico.

Western Highland (West Highland), Scotland

Best choice for: Anyone who is in decent shape and wants to feel the taste of remote mountain areas. Length: 155 kilometers from Milngavie to Fort William.
The trail goes through the Scottish Highlands, which helped the Scottish highlanders in antiquity to stop the onslaught of the Romans and maintain their independence throughout history. At times, the route may seem very long and windy, but along the way you can admire the rocky peaks and the fabulous beauty of the Glencoe Gorge, climb the Devil's Staircase Pass (ascent 700 meters above sea level and descend) and pass by the calm Loch Lomond.

Great Himalayan Way, Nepal

Best choice for: epic adventurers. Length: The Nepalese part of the route spans 1,700 kilometers in the high Himalayas and is divided into ten relatively easy-to-travel sections. With good weather, the entire journey can be covered in 4-6 months if everything goes according to plan. Although the concept of the Great Himalayan Way (GHT) is new, the hiking route has been known for a long time. In fact, the VGP is not a track, but a vision that connects the alpine way through the Himalayas - through India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and - along existing footpaths and ancient trade and pilgrimage routes. Remaining just a concept in other countries, in Nepal the VGP has been made a reality: the 1600 km adventure route includes difficult trails near many of Nepal's 8000 m peaks, including Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna and Kanchenjunga . Along the way, the trail passes through famous peaks and passes, including a trio of passes. Sherpani (6146 m), West Kol (6148) and Amfu Labst (5845) between Everest and Makalu

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Shipwreck Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Best choice for: Almost any traveler. It's an easy walk to good weather and the perfect family adventure. The route goes mainly along the Pacific coast.. Length: 3 2 kilometers from the beach of Rialto to the forestry on Lake Ozette. The place is not in vain dubbed "Shipwreck Bay". If you go up from Rialto Beach, you will pass the Norwegian memorial, erected in honor of 18 young people who died and were buried here in 1903 in the wreck of the sailing ship Prince Arthur, and the Chilean memorial, the burial place of dozens of other sailors who died in 1920- m as a result of the wreck of the ship WJ Pirrie. But not everything in this route is sad. Beaches that are part of the National marine reserve"Olympic Coast", full of life and change. Spend a few days here and you'll feel like you've traveled back in time before America knew Europeans. There are many raccoons along the coast. It is better to hang products at night higher.

Hayduke Trail, Utah and Arizona, USA

Best choice: for those who like to travel alone in the wild, lovers of red rocks. Length: over 1300 kilometers, the path is divided into 14 sections. The trail passes through six Colorado Plateau National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion. She climbs to a height of about 3480 meters on Mount Ellen near Capitol Reef, and then descends to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to a height of 550 meters.
If you can only get through one of them, choose the second one, covering 75 kilometers along the Colorado River and the Needles area of ​​the Canyonlands National Park. The trail crosses numerous highways and dirt roads, providing an opportunity to stock up on food and water.

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Benton McKay Trail, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, USA

Best choice for: lovers of extended hiking trails who want to repeat the experience of the founder Appalachian trail. Length: 480 kilometers
The lonely, steep, sometimes foggy route starts at Springer Mountain in Georgia and crosses national park Great Smoky Mountains. On the way there are eight protected areas, as the embodiment of the desire of its founder to preserve ecosystems without human intervention. This is a route for creative tourists. Because starts and ends at the Appalachian Trail and crosses it before entering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, forming a big eight, this allows hikers to take different trails.

International Appalachian Trail, USA, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, Spain, Morocco

Best choice for: Those travelers with experience of the Appalachian Trail who are looking for new adventures with a love of geology. Length: The modern route has a length of about 3 thousand kilometers from end point Appalachian Trail in Maine to where the North American Trail ends at Crown Head, Newfoundland. Appalachian Trail– an attempt to link the ancient mountain range, which crossed part of Pangea over 200 million years ago before splitting into several mountain ranges. What remains of these peaks in North America has become the famous Appalachians of the United States, but few who have climbed the American Appalachian Trail will want to admit that the mountains continue in Canada and will not stop there. The remains of those mountains stretched from Labrador to Greenland and beyond European continent- Scotland, France, Spain, and even through Gibraltar to Morocco. MAT can be symbol of the globalism of the new millennium

Trek Santa Cruz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Best choice for: South American travelers and those interested in inca experience; lovers of high-altitude hiking trails other than the Himalayas. Length: over 48 km. While the Himalayas are the focus when it comes to high-altitude hiking, Peru's Cordillera Blanca offers big-mountain retreats with much less hassle compared to routes in Asia. It is also a less touristy alternative for those on their way to Machu Picchu on the Road of the Incas.

Laugavegur route, Iceland

Suitable for: volcanologists and hikers who want to admire the wild beauty of Iceland.
Distance: about 80 kilometers. One of the most popular hiking trails in Iceland was closed when the Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in the spring of 2010, blocking all air traffic over the Atlantic and Europe. A quarter of Iceland's population claims to believe in elves and other fairy tale characters, and if you walk through the hardened lava fields and see the mountains that you meet on this route, you will probably begin to believe in them too. These intricate landscapes with the ice caps of two glaciers and the stretching North Atlantic on the horizon will blow your mind. The road goes deep into Tormerk, a park where you can find very few trees, which are very rare in these places. Along the way, you can meet well-equipped huts and many locals. The final stretch of the path leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where you can see one waterfall after another, including the stunning giant Skogafoss waterfall, 60 meters high. If the volcano does erupt, then this route will be closed again or changed, so it's worth going to Iceland before it's too late.

Aug 31, 2015

There are so many amazing, famous and not so amazing places on Earth, getting into which, you involuntarily feel like a small part of the majestic universe. When planning a vacation, some people dream of being in a paradise and enjoying comfortable rest, others are looking for exciting tourist routes, where each new day will give unforgettable impressions of the natural beauties and sights seen, and still others wish to combine business with pleasure. Given this diversity of interests, website selected for you the best tourist places in the world, many of which occupy the first lines in the rankings of the most interesting places on the planet and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

1. Colorful villages of the Cinque Terre in Italy

Five bright villages located on the steep cliffs of the Cinque-Terre National Park (Cinque-Terre), do not look like a resort area with developed infrastructure. This amazing Italian outback far from civilization and therefore, probably, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its genuine simplicity of life. Plain and dissimilar villages, where to this day, as if strung together, there are low-rise houses of local residents, however, are full of sights and legends. So travelers will not have questions about what to do and what to see. An indelible impression will leave a walk along a ten-kilometer trail that unites all the villages. You will not find such picturesque landscapes, winding paths and turns anywhere else in the world! And for the young spouses, the section of the trail, called the dear love since ancient times, will become symbolic.

2. Vine roads in Switzerland

The best walking tour through the vineyards and villages awaits visitors to the Swiss province of Martigny. Six kilometers of vine roads (The Chemins des Vignes) - such a tourist route is laid along the alpine slopes, lined with man-made terraces for vineyards. Magnificent scenery, purest Mountain air and the serenity of rural life have made this place popular among indefatigable tourists.

3. Colored lakes at the top of Kelimutu in Indonesia

Three multi-colored lakes, shrouded in mystical beliefs about the souls of dead people living in them, are hidden from prying eyes in the crater of the majestic Kelimutu volcano at an altitude of almost 1700 meters. The "Lake of the Elderly", the adjacent "Lake of Boys and Girls" and the "Enchanted Lake" periodically change their color from black to turquoise, green and red under the influence of chemical reactions between the minerals in them. It is best to admire the lakes early in the morning or after twelve o'clock in the afternoon, when they are not covered by a veil of fog.

4. Age-old salt mines in Peru

The mesmerizing salt mosaic - the brainchild of the resourceful Incas - is one of the most interesting tourist places in the world. It would seem, what can attract salt baths, from which to this day salt is extracted manually?! Multi-stage terraces will not only be a brilliant find for photographers in every sense, but on a sunny day they will amaze impressionable tourists with the multicolored salt landscapes. And everyone has the opportunity to check for themselves whether it is easy to extract salt!

5. Monasteries of Meteora in Greece

The clear waters of the Pinios River, which form the Thessalian valley, hug the mighty rocks, immersed in the greenery of the forests... The harmony of nature and the harmony of the spirit! For 15 centuries, the history of this most popular tourist route in the world has been counted. Despite the fact that only 6 monasteries survived (4 male and 2 female) out of 24 built, Meteora (Meteora) is a real pillar of Orthodoxy. Soaring six hundred meters high cliffs that were once the bottom ancient sea, became a reliable foundation for monastic buildings. Climbing the stone steps, you involuntarily think about how difficult the staircase to heaven is. But that is precisely why the power of the monastic feat and God-given grace are felt so strongly.

6. The mysterious rock of Uluru in Australia

Monumental - 0.35 km high, 3.6 km long and 3 km wide - the orange-brown chameleon rock Uluru, located on the territory of the National Park, has become one of the most interesting tourist destinations in the world due to its ability to change color in depending on the time of day: from deep purple at dawn, bright red and pink in the morning to gold by noon. rugged numerous caves and reservoirs, it keeps the history of ancient tribes in fantastic rock paintings. On the sacred path of the local Anangu tribe, you can climb to the top of the cliff, from where a truly breathtaking view of the surroundings opens during the day, and in the evening you can admire the carnival of the starry sky.

7. Ko Poda Islands in Thailand

The islands of Koh Poda in the province of Krabi are considered to be the most popular tourist destination in the world. Tourists tired of entertainment come here by boat for peace and quiet. Spreading palm trees, the purest snow-white beach, transparent sea ​​water, coral reef with exotic fish and stunning views of the rocks of the Railay Peninsula will give paradisaic delight. And not far from the island of Poda, there is a local attraction - a hundred-meter rock island Ma Tang Ming, also known as one of the best diving spots in the center of Krabi.

8. Isle of Skye in Scotland

Skye - the largest and most unusual island in Scotland. Typical Scottish landscapes: desert, hilly, with rocks, lakes and green meadows where sheep roam, are surprisingly interspersed with tropical oases, which arose under the influence of the Gulf Stream washing the island. Palm trees and rhododendrons bloom here in October too! The Isle of Skye is a favorite place for recreation and work of creative people. There are a lot of little ones here. art museums. Climbers from all over the world flock here to conquer the peaks. mountain range Cullin, called the Scottish Alps.

9. The blue town of Chefchaouen in Morocco

All fans of small cozy places on Earth will like this glorious tourist town, which began its history in the 15th century with the construction of a small fortress, which is now one of the attractions of Chefchaouen. The blue color brought popularity to this town: it is in the bright shades of blue that the walls of houses and sidewalks in Chefchaouen are painted. Unforgettable impressions will leave walking along the stone narrow and winding streets, warm gatherings in cafes, climbing the mountains and visiting the most beautiful parks and reserves: Talassemtana, Talembot and Bukhashem.

10. Bryce Canyon in the USA

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah and covers an area of ​​145 km². It is a majestic miraculous amphitheater, consisting of bizarre orange, pink and creamy hoodoo rocks, the shape of which is tirelessly adjusted by the most unpredictable sculptor in the world - nature itself. Sharp peaks are replaced by mysterious turrets or spiers directed upwards. The slopes of Bryce Canyon are surrounded by bright green dense coniferous forests and mountain meadows, which soften the warlike landscape and make it charming. But Bryce Canyon presents its most spectacular sight at dawn, at sunset and in winter - that's when the parade of fantastic shades unfolds!

11. Camiguin Volcanic Island in the Philippines

Surrounded by lush greenery, Camiguin Island can be called the pearl of the Philippine archipelago for a reason. Just imagine: tropical climate, magnificent white beaches and caressing azure waters of the ocean, amazing 50-meter waterfalls and hot springs, seven active volcanoes and first-class diving, unique flora and fauna! And if you climb to the top of Mount Hibok-Hibok, then fantastic views will appear to your eyes! A local attraction and tourist find is a huge white cross, which is installed on the site of a cemetery sunk in the sea.

12. The many faces of Cape Town in South Africa

Capital of the multinational Western Cape Province and legislative capital South Africa, the southernmost African city nestled near the legendary Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town is of great interest to tourists from all over the world. Even the architecture of the city itself is a popular tourist route. A vibrant mosaic of historic and ultra-modern buildings creates the unique flavor of Cape Town, as if walking around the city, you are making a journey through time. This is especially evident when visiting the colorful district of Bo-Kaap, where the descendants of slaves live.
wonderful climate, natural wealth, excellent infrastructure will make unforgettable beach holiday and will allow you to enjoy the popular surfing here. The best tourist places in Cape Town are, of course, Table Mountain - the main lighthouse for sailors, Victoria and Alfred Harbor - the focus of shopping and entertainment centers, the stunning beauty of the Kirstenbosch botanical garden, the Aquarium of Two Oceans, where the inhabitants of the Atlantic and Indian oceans are represented. Great amount cultural centers, national museums and art galleries, historical monuments and objects will not let the most demanding guests of Cape Town get bored.

13. Impressive Cappadocia in Turkey

Fairy-tale Cappadocia, symbolized by mushrooms with hats, fully justifies its definition. Strange landscapes created by volcanic eruptions and weathering of rocks seem unreal, coming from childhood dreams. Imagine only the mysterious natural labyrinths in which the first Christians hid during the period of persecution, mountains and rocks in the form of cones, pyramids, stone pillars and freaks! Tourists will have to observe the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia from a height of flight hot-air balloon. But the popularity of this place is also brought by the “Museum under open sky”, which combines ancient rock churches and monasteries worthy of the attention of travelers with some preserved frescoes of times that have sunk into oblivion.

14. Halong Bay in Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, beloved by tourists, is one of the most beautiful and mysterious places in the world, covered with ancient legends. Two thousand stone blocks-islands, covered with luxurious greenery, are solemnly scattered over amazing, emerald-colored water. A lot of bewitching grottoes and caves, mirror lakes and waterfalls will amaze even the most unromantic natures and set you in a contemplative mood. Amazing landscapes combined with wonderful climate have a relaxing holiday on white sand beaches, water skiing or jet skiing, as well as provide excellent opportunities for camping and rock climbing.

15. Lake Tahoe in the USA

The most beautiful Lake Tahoe in North America, crystal clear blue waters which do not freeze in winter, ringed by delightful landscapes mountain range Sierra Nevada. Coniferous forests and snow-covered rocks give the lake a unique charm. This lake district is famous for its beach and ski resorts, several national parks with dozens of hiking trails for ecotourism lovers. Add to the natural resources a brilliantly developed infrastructure - and we have one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, where you can have a great rest at any time of the year.

16. Waterfall in Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

To the amazing tourist places world belongs to the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. On a territory of almost 30,000 hectares, 16 large and a huge number of small lakes, more than a hundred waterfalls and several dozen caves are picturesquely located. But the most striking sight is big waterfall Sastavci. The crystal waters of the Plitvica and Korana rivers rush down from a 72-meter height in polyphonic silver jets.

17. Nemophila Blue Sea in Japan

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The most touching place in the world that brings out the best in a person, everything pure, is the Hitachi National Seaside Park in Japan, which occupies 120 hectares. There are no age-old trees or intricate shrubs here - here all year round, replacing each other, delicate flowers reign. They are not collected in elegant flower beds, but planted huge fields, why suddenly a person begins to feel himself not the master of nature, but an integral part of it. Surprisingly, the world fame for the park was brought not by proud tulips and graceful poppies, but by millions of quivering nemophiles with airy petals that turn the earth into a blue ocean. Every year Hitachi Park hosts an enchanting flower festival called Nemophile Harmony.

Vacation time is in full swing. Where to rest when the world is in an unstable geopolitical situation, and the time is not easy for the ruble? We offer you to choose a holiday in the country! Moreover, there are many places in Russia with amazing history and culture. Below is a list of the most interesting tourist routes in Russia!

Paints of Baikal

Where can you find inner harmony, try buuzas, swim in clear waters and learn about shamanism and Buddhism? Of course, on Lake Baikal. Locals proudly call this lake the sea, because its ultramarine surface stretches to the very horizon. Since ancient times, this place has been shrouded in amazing legends, and therefore a trip to Baikal is one of the most interesting tourist routes in Russia.

Of course, in the list of all tourists visiting the lake, there is Mount Tan Khan, the Small Sea, the largest Nerpinary, located in the village of Listvyanka.

What to visit

What can be added to the wishlist when going to Baikal? First of all - the Valley of Stone Spirits, located in the Tazheran steppe. According to legend, in old times two of the strongest Shamans lived near Baikal. One is White and the other is Black. It so happened that they decided to get power over the whole world. Of course, no one wanted to share. The battle was long, but the mighty sorcerers had equal strength, and therefore no one could win. Then both shamans called magicians, warriors and peasants under their banners. The higher forces watched the battle for three years, three weeks and three more years. From the blood spilled in this battle, even the sunset turned crimson. Then the higher powers got angry and decided to stop it. They turned the great Shamans into large rocks facing each other, and the warriors into large stone statues.

Another amazing sight is the stilted trees. Mighty larches and no less large pines rise above the ground on naked stilted roots taller than a man!

It is impossible not to say about the also called the Stupa of Enlightenment. It was erected in 2005 on the island of Ogoy. This concrete structure reaches eight meters in height. It is crowned with a dome with a high spire.

Delightful sights of the Golden Ring

Another fascinating tourist route is the Golden Ring of Russia. Cities with history, snow-white monasteries, golden-domed churches, trade workshops, chambers of commerce. Losing sight of this marvelous route means not getting to know a lot of interesting and important things from the past of our country.

Cities of the Golden Ring

The classical Golden Ring consists of ten cities. If you move clockwise from Moscow, then this is Sergiev Posad, where you can get acquainted with the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, hermitages, chapels, churches, palaces and chambers. The next stop is Pereslavl-Zalessky: here tourists will be surprised by the museums of Iron and Steam Locomotives. In addition, here you can admire the monasteries, cathedrals, churches. Rostov the Great is the third city of the Golden Ring of Russia tourist route. Here is the museum-reserve " Rostov Kremlin”, many churches and monasteries. There are also many religious sites in Yaroslavl, in addition to them, you should pay attention to the Metropolitan's Chambers and Gostiny Dvor.

The next point where you have to stop on the route along the Golden Ring is the city of Kostroma. Here it is worth visiting the Museum of the Feat of Ivan Susanin. Of course, this should be done after the Trinity Cathedral, the Ipatiev Cathedral Kostroma is followed by Ivanovo, which is popularly called the chintz region, the city of brides and even the textile capital of Russia. In this city, you can visit another interesting place - the House-Museum of the Tsvetaev family. The city of Ivanovo is followed by Suzdal. Kremlin and cathedral, bell tower and monasteries, cathedrals and museums - curious tourists There will be places to go and things to see! No less intense The cultural program awaits those who have chosen this route for themselves in Vladimir. Museum complexes, temples and, of course, Andrey Rublev's frescoes will meet tourists in this city. The Golden Ring is closed by Kasimov (which joined the number of cities in 2015) and Kaluga (2016).

Route Features

No need to think that traveling along this tourist route in Russia will be limited to visiting religious and secular complexes! In Yaroslavl, for example, you can taste delicious donuts - some of the most delicious in the central region of Russia. Pereslavl-Zalessky will certainly charm you with its attraction - Pleshcheevo Lake. In Kostroma, you can enjoy the taste of local cheese, and in the city of Suzdal, visit the Cucumber Festival.

In addition to the classic route along the Golden Ring, there are also extended ones. The composition of such a ring includes Murom and Rybinsk, Palekh and Gus-Khrustalny, Kalyazin and Plyos.

By the way, you can go on a trip along this popular tourist route in Russia not only along the ring! An interesting option- Radial travel. It will take at least a week to fully view it!

Kamchatka: the land of bears and volcanoes

Climbing volcanoes, hunting and fishing, diving and kayaking... All this is an amazing trip to Kamchatka! This tourist route across Russia will allow you to forget about civilization, and you can only get to the most wondrous places by helicopter or all-terrain vehicle! True, it's worth it: an exotic combination of geysers and volcanoes, an abundance thermal springs, large catches will please even seasoned tourists!

What should you be prepared for when going to Kamchatka? First, you have to forget about all inclusive. You will have to spend the night in a tent, cook your own food, and even dozens of kilometers will have to be walked with a backpack! But the harsh beauty of it wonderful land, it and dormant volcanoes are worth it.

Paradise on earth: Krasnodar Territory

When choosing a tourist route through the cities of Russia, do not forget about the cities Krasnodar Territory. Novorossiysk, Anapa, Gelendzhik - everywhere there is something to see!

A cascade of seven waterfalls can be seen in a resort town called Lazarevskoye. In addition, there is a park "Berendeevo Kingdom". In Sochi, of course, it is necessary to visit the Marine Station and the arboretum.

No less interesting will be a trip to the Abrau-Durso Champagne Museum. And besides this extraordinary place, there are many beautiful and interesting places in the Abrau-Durso valley. For example, a traditional Russian bath, a fountain with an incredible light and sound show. And here you can rent a boat or take a helicopter ride!

If your tourist route in Russia involves visiting Novorossiysk, be sure to take a walk along the embankment named after Admiral Serebryakov! A delightful sea panorama opens up here for tourists, besides, there are many monuments here.

In the capital of Kuban it is worth paying attention to Botanical Garden and City Garden. Nature reigns in these corners - you can feed squirrels from your hands, touch a long-lived oak and see the city from a height of more than 30 meters! There are many sculptures in the city: Walking dogs, Shurik and Lidochka, Aurora, Cossacks and many others! lovers cultural recreation museums, theaters and a philharmonic society will appeal to you.

Mysterious Altai

One of the most beautiful and at the same time mysterious routes is a journey through Altai. For example, you can go on a tour of the lakes, since there are a lot of them here. Kucherlinskoye, Blue, Darashkol - surrounded by mountains, glaciers, these lakes delight the eye! In addition, there are places of "power" where events sometimes occur, which are almost impossible to explain with the help of logic and science.

In the south of Gorny Altai there is a plateau Ukok - "the altar of Eurasia". It was here that researchers discovered the burial of the Princess of Altai. Altai Stonehenge is no less interesting for tourists. It is located 20 kilometers from the settlement of Kosh-Agach.

Among other mysteries, another one stands out - labyrinths. There are many of them in the area of ​​Lake Aya. Passing through such a labyrinth allows you to reveal certain qualities in a person.

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IN Lately we have become so lazy! Travel agencies offer us to visit the most prestigious resorts world: airport transfer, personal guide, all-inclusive system, 24-hour butler - a lot is available for money. But there are still those among us who prefer to make their own routes or use the "advice of the experienced" and feel like real travelers by going on a long hike. Tourist routes in Russia - both traditional, operating in the pre-war USSR, and relatively new ones - this is a real adventure!

Tested by time: All-Union routes

Let's start with those "remnants of the Soviet past". One of the most interesting of these Russian routes was shortened due to a tragedy that occurred in the early 1970s (on the Fisht Glacier). Tourists start moving in Adygea, finish in Dagomys, near the Black Sea. The 20-day "All-Union Route No. 30" was created in the early 1930s. It runs along the famous Caucasian reserve. You pass several climatic zones, breathe in clean mountain air, and the landscapes of the subtropics will be imprinted in your memory forever. The only inconvenience (unless, of course, you are afraid of hiking in the mountains) is that you will have to pay a fee for every day of your stay in the reserve.

There are several options for passing the All-Union Route No. 77. It runs along the Altai Mountains, the Katun River (rafting on it is very dangerous) and Teletskoye Lake - the pearl of these places. Tourists can visit the Denisova Cave (it was opened not so long ago) and see with their own eyes the Ukok plateau, where the legendary “Altai Princess” (the mummy of a girl discovered in 1993) was buried. We immediately warn you: this tourist route in Russia has always been considered the most difficult, so many people prefer a simplified pedestrian transition - from the settlement of Edigan to Lake Teletskoye. And still, on this not very long path, you will see one of the most beautiful natural areas of the country - Altai is magnificent!

Treasures of the Ancient Land: "Rings of Russia"

The Golden Ring of Russia does not need to be introduced for a long time - a lot has been said and written about it. Stopovers are ancient cities, where there are many temples, craft centers, museums, cultural monuments. You will cross the borders of several regions (“Golden Ring” “embraces” Moscow, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Tver and Yaroslavl region). Every stop is a delight and delight. But even if you are not a fan of ancient architecture, local archaeologists can show you a lot of interesting things. For example, the infamous "Vladimirsky Central" was also located on the territory of the "Ring". Historians will show you the paths along which the prisoners escaped from the dungeons. You might even be lucky enough to find a treasure!

In addition to the Golden Ring, there is also the “Silver Ring of Russia”, which runs through the lands that in ancient times were part of Novgorod Rus', the richest principality - now these are the lands around St. Petersburg. The route starts in Veliky Novgorod and ends in Tikhvin. You will see not only Pskov, Pechory (Pushkin places with interesting monasteries), but also "pro-Western" Vyborg, Kingisepp and Ivangorod, standing on the Estonian border. In the vicinity of St. Petersburg, Finnish and then German troops hid stolen goods from the richest ancient temples and monasteries. So there are enough treasure hunters here.

Are you a romantic and love poetry? You will definitely like the route "Pushkin Ring of the Upper Volga", opened 45 years ago. You will visit many settlements - local estates, hotels, former forges and travel palaces still remember the great classic. Alexander Sergeevich often visited the Tver province - he visited his acquaintances in the period from 1811 until his death. You will feel like a character in the poet's works, taste the most delicious shanezhki, take some water from healing springs, visit not only the landowners' houses, but also two museums of the poet (in Torzhok and Bernov). The length of the route is approximately 250 km - not very tiring!

The legendary route from the Varangians to the Greeks

The Blue Road route is the only one in our ranking of the most interesting routes in Russia that “wanders” abroad, or rather, it starts there (on the Norwegian coast, in Mo i Rana), continues in Sweden and Finland. But he finishes - here in Karelia. Why did the route get such a name? It's just that its two thousand kilometers mainly fall on the shores of lakes and rivers. This is the very path "from the Varangians to the Greeks", so popular with our distant ancestors. The former trade "road", now a very popular route, crosses almost all of Karelia (from the border with Finland to the Arkhangelsk region). These are very beautiful protected places!

The newest route: virgin nature of Baikal

Unlike other interesting tourist routes in Russia, this one, the Great Baikal Trail, is still being born. But several small ecological "paths" have already been opened. When everything is completed, the total length of the route will be about 1800 km. As planned, the route will pass through the territories of three national parks and three reserves. The idea to develop such a "trail" was born in the 1970s, but it took almost thirty years before enthusiasts began to implement it. Visit this wonderful world- Baikal does not need any special compliments and advertising. The fauna and flora of the lake itself and its shores is largely endemic and simply amazing. What is especially captivating is that there are no factories, sanatoriums or rest houses near the route, this is a virgin land, not spoiled by civilization.

On the border of Europe and Asia

Are you a seasoned hiker? Then you will not be afraid of the multi-day route "The Great Ural Ring", which runs along settlements Sverdlovsk region And Perm Territory, including Perm itself, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Tagil, Solikamsk. The road lies through the middle Urals. But adventurous travelers take the opportunity and be sure to turn in the direction of Miass, because in its vicinity there is unique monument nature, Lake Turgoyak, one of the largest freshwater reservoirs in the country. It is not for nothing that it is called the "Pearl of the Urals": crystal clear water can compete with Baikal. It was in these parts that Pyotr Bazhov was inspired to later write his wonderful tales (several mines for the extraction of semi-precious stones still exist here). It was these lands that Yermak once conquered. And it is here that the memorial sign "Border of Europe and Asia" is located. Step on it and make a wish!