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There are so many on earth beautiful places where you really want and need to visit at least once! National parks can be called the pinnacle of the joint creativity of God and man: nature has created - but people have not spoiled and continue to protect these incredible beauty corners of the planet.

Of the hundreds of the most beautiful natural reserves in the world, it is perhaps impossible to choose the most-most. But we tried, took a chance - and in 2013 Holiday M presents 13 the most picturesque National Parks of the planet!

13. Tikal National Park national park), Guatemala

Tikal- the strongest Mayan city in Guatemala and one of the most mystical and mysterious places earth.

Name Tikal in the Mayan language means "a place where the voices of spirits are heard." Indeed, to this day in one of the largest settlements Mayan, the capital of the Mutul kingdom, to this day the voices of the inhabitants who left the city at the end of the 10th century are heard.

The park is hidden deep in the jungle from prying eyes. The fantastic ruins of a Mayan settlement, which date back to around 250 - 900 AD, are full of unique architecture: ritual sites, temples, palaces, castles and various wild animals. By the way, it was the ruins of Tikal Park that were used as a backdrop, as the base of the rebels in Hollywood Star Wars.

12. Zhangjiajie National Park and Huanglong Yellow Dragon Cave (Yellow Dragon Scenic Area), China

Zhangjiajie- the oldest of national parks China and perhaps the most remarkable. Opened in 1982, ten years later it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Yellow Dragon Conservation Area is located in the northwest of Sichuan in the highlands. Huanglong Scenic Area is an ecosystem with waterfalls, hot springs, mountain gorges, blue lakes, virgin forests and snow on the hilltops.

The protected area is famous for its high mountain ranges and unique caves. One of the most beautiful of them - unique cave Huanglong (Yellow Dragon Cave) in the Soshiiu Nature Reserve. A four-tiered cave 15 km long. included a lake, two rivers, 13 halls and about 96 galleries cluttered with stalactites and stalagmites of striking shapes and sizes. So one of them, with a diameter of 10 cm, reaches 19.2 m in height!

11. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Nothing compares to the splendor wildlife Africa, and is a vivid confirmation of this.

In 1884, Transvaal President Paul Kruger took the initiative to create a conservation area in the lowveld. And on May 31, 1926, on the basis of the Sabi and Shingwedzi hunting reserves, the Kruger Park was created, which became the first national park in South Africa. Hardly any other national park compares to Kruger Park for its pristine countryside, wildlife and vastness of grounds.

The Kruger National Park provides the best safari in the world. In one place you can see the largest mammals, a large number of birds and large predators.

The park is considered the most profitable national park in the world with about 1 million tourists visiting it every year.

As part of the Kruger to the Canyons Biosphere Reserve, formed in 2001, it is included in.

10. Lake Manyara National Park (Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

In the Great Rift Valley, in northern Tanzania, at an altitude of 950 m above sea level, around an unusually beautiful lakes Manyara, in the heart of the green forest, between the rocks is located National a park Manyara.

The park is located on northern Tanzania, an hour and a half drive west of Arusha.

Manyara Lake Reserve- picturesque gem framed UNESCO: in 1981 the park was included in worldwide network biosphere reserves.

Despite the fact that Switzerland is known for its magical Alps, it has only one national park to offer tourists. But what!

It is located in the east of Switzerland, in the region of the Engadine valley, including the vast territory of the Alps.

The park is considered one of the oldest in Central Europe- It was created in 1914. In 1979 it was included in the list of biosphere reserves. UNESCO along with the adjacent Italian national park Stelvio.

The history of the park is interesting and instructive. By 1909, in the course of "industrialization", the resources of this forest and mineral rich territory were completely destroyed by man. Then, in 1914, it was decided to ban economic activity on this territory and trace the ability of nature to self-healing and no nature restoration activities were carried out in the park. However, now it is one of the most beautiful reserves in the world, which is visited by about 150 thousand people a year.

Mountain rivers, snowy peaks, picturesque valleys, rich flora and fauna beckon tourists to enjoy the beauties of alpine nature at its best...

8. Kakadu National Park, Australia

The uniqueness of this Australian natural wonder is given by the rocks and ledges surrounding it on all sides, protecting the park itself from the outside world and the outside world from it. In addition, since 1981, the park has also been under protection. UNESCO.

National Kakdu park is in Northern Territory Australia. He did not get his name in honor of everyone's favorite crested parrot. It is named after the Kakadu Aboriginal tribe that lives here to this day. In addition to an abundance of plants, insects, reptiles, birds, animals and fish, Kakadu National Park also has two caves, the walls of which are decorated with ancient rock art, dated around the 16th millennium BC.

snowdonia national park was established in 1951 and became one of the first three national parks of England and Wales. In just over 60 years, Snowdonia has earned a reputation as one of the most beautiful national parks in the world!

6. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Australia

Not far from Uluru is the rocky formation of Kata Tjuta (which means "many heads"). And together they are one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world, the symbol and heart of Australia.

In 1987 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was included in list world heritage UNESCO. In 1995 he received Picasso's gold medal - the highest award of UNESCO,for the preservation of the nature and culture of the Anangu aborigines. Today, many of them work in the park as guides and tour guides for tourist groups.

5. Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, Peru

The secrets of the mystical Inca Empire excite the minds of historians, explorers and adventurers from all over the world. Machu-Picchu, especially after receiving the status UNESCO World Heritage became a center of mass tourism - per day this ancient city is visited by 2000 tourists!

Machu Picchu is sometimes called "the city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", but more often - " lost city Incas. The majestic Machu Picchu is located in hard-to-reach places mountainous areas Peru: 2430 m above sea level, in the middle of the rainforest. Built to support tourism Railway from Cusco to neighboring city Aguas Calientes. Through Ollantaytambo, along the most picturesque route, there are more than ten trains a day.

More about one of the New Wonders of the World - historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, you can find out

(Everglades National Park), Florida, USA

"There are no majestic peaks rushing to the sky, no mighty glaciers or seething streams ... This place has a special serene beauty ... thanks to the richness of the local nature, we can see here the richness of the flora and fauna that distinguishes this corner of nature from all others in our country." - said President Harry Truman at the ceremony in honor of the opening of the park. And in 1979 the organizing committee UNESCO supported his words by adding Everglades to the list objects World heritage.

3. (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park), California, USA

Anza-Borrego is a huge nature reserve, the most large park in the state of California.

during the gold rush of 1849. tens of thousands of gold miners passed through the Anza-Borrego desert. Today, the flowering desert delights visitors with virgin nature, where you can get acquainted with the unique ecology, its steep gorges and barren, eroded, rugged terrain.

Every year, in March-April, thousands of tourists come here to look at the miraculous transformation of a lifeless desert into a blooming paradise.
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2. Iguazu National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Iguazú), South America

National a parkIguazu is located in the ecological region "Atlantic Forests of Parana" and invariably delights tourists with an incredible variety of flora and fauna. But the main task of the park created in 1934 was and remains the preservation of one of the most beautiful places South America- waterfalls on the Iguazu River, surrounded by subtropical jungle.

Iguaçu in the language of the Tupi Guarani Indians - big water. The park partially contains one of natural monuments South America and one of most beautiful waterfalls world - Iguazu Falls.

waterfalls are on the border Argentine and Brazilian national parks « Iguazu". Both parks were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 and 1986, respectively.

), Arizona, USA

The most grandiose, and, perhaps, one of the most interesting and unique corners of the Earth - US national parkGrand Canyon.

The park covers an area of ​​about 5 thousand square meters. km. was founded in 1908 to protect a unique natural formation - the gorge of the Colorado River, which is located in its middle course. Grand Canyon- one of the most unusual places of our planet, which represents as many as 4 geological eras of the Earth!

In fact, the Grand Canyon is neither the largest nor the deepest in the world - it is valued primarily for its harmonious combination size, depth and multicolor layers of nudes rocks formed over millions of years of erosion and weathering.

Now it is one of the main tourist destinations in the United States - the grandiose scale of the canyon and its bizarre remnants of the most fantastic forms attract more than 2 million people annually to the Grand Canyon National Park. And of course it is one of the most amazing observation decks of the world !

Walks are especially popular among tourists. over the Grand Canyon by helicopter. During the fascinating three-hour excursion you will fly by helicopter above Grandee-Canyon, enjoying stunning landscapes and wonderful views.

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The first park appeared on earth before our era. But even today there are philanthropists who do not allow beauty to disappear from the face of the earth. The more man encroached on the values ​​of nature, the more actively the parks grew. In Europe, they appeared already in the 10th century, then - in the States, later - in Africa.

Countries where there are nature reserves and National parks, make up most all states. A national park or reserve is a part of pristine nature that civilization has not walked through. In the United States, parks were created exclusively for recreation, in Russia - for nature protection, in Asia - a combination of the first and second.

Man is a curious being. Avoid beauty? No, he's on his way.

Features of ecotourism

Traveling through parks and reserves is very different from other types of tourism. It has a name - ecological tourism. The name is conditional. It is also called “soft”, “green”, “natural”, the essence does not change. Some refer to it as "adventure travel" and, perhaps, come closest to the truth.

Millions travel every day! Few people venture into ecotourism. Sometimes such travelers are called "psychos". But isn't that a compliment? A person is alive as long as he is capable of doing crazy things.

The main feature of ecotourism is to give up comfort. Postulate - do not harm nature.

Important Factors

What does nature give people? I would like to say - everything. It enables him to understand the meaning of being, i.e. opportunity to look within. The further a person moves, the more the thirst grows in him, the needs become wider: to look into every corner, to get to the bottom. Few people decide on such a journey alone, that is, another opportunity appears - to better know who is next to you: friend or foe.

Ecological tourism is also our contribution to their safety.

Countries and continents

• Voroninsky nature reserve, Russia.
• Reserve "Kuznetsk Alatau", Russia.
• Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Belarus.
• Levens Hall, England.
• Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany.
• Oulanka park. Finland.
• Swiss old park.
• Rangel St. Elias, a park in the USA.
• Greenland National Park, the largest in the world.
• Limpopo Park, Africa.
• Kruger Game Reserve, Africa.
• The oldest African reserve Serengeti,
• Snowdonia, North Wales.
• Taman Negara, a park in Malaysia.
• Alnwick Poison Garden, England.

Are you willing to take this trip?

Can a child go on such a journey? Quite if there is a reliable person nearby. This can be done by a pensioner, the main thing is to choose the right route. If you feel "thirsty", tired of the ordinary - go for it. You will not just relax, you will learn a lot of interesting things, you will look at the world with different eyes! Yes, for yourself too.

If you are going on a "green" journey, fit it:

• Leave all care in your native land,
• Imagine you're Robinson Crusoe
• Think about how you will manage without the usual things,
• Take what you can't do without
• While traveling, eat the foods that will be offered to you,
• Be patient, accept other concepts, another language, other rules, remember - you are a guest,
• Be sure to keep a diary!

Principles

Why are nature reserves and national parks important? The ability to preserve originality.

Going on a journey, do not look back at others, only you are responsible for your life. Not a single person can "nourish" the soul in the way that nature, which you touch, will do.

Reserves and national parks of the world updated: March 3, 2019 by: Glonass Travel

Bali Barat is a national park in the northwest of Bali, which received the status nature reserve in 1917. In 1941 it became an Indonesian national park.

On an area of ​​760 sq. km spread rainforests, jungle, dry savannas, mangrove swamps, as well as acacia thickets and highland forests. In the north of the park is the protruding Prapat Agung peninsula. It is surrounded by protected beaches and Coral reefs, as well as a small offshore island Menjangan - popular destination for diving. There are several in the east extinct volcanoes. The highest of them are the mountains Patas (1,412 meters) and Merbuk (1,388 meters).

One hundred and sixty bird species have been recorded in the park, including the critically endangered Balinese starling. First of all, it was for him that the park was created. In 2001 there were only six individuals of this bird left in the world, and all of them were in this park.

The fauna is represented by deer, black monkeys, flying foxes, wild boars, macaques, squirrels, snakes, reef herons, black Indian cuckoos, etc.

90 percent of the territory is closed to the public, and only a few routes are accessible to tourists accompanied by official guides.

Most popular route, running along tropical jungle- Climbing Mount Gunung Klatakan. In addition to the amazing smell emanating from the many orchids, black monkeys, a hornbill and even flying foxes will decorate the path.

Equally popular are water routes that run along Gilimanuk Bay through the mangrove forests that line the coast. Here you can see a few graceful dark gray Pacific reef herons.

As you can guess from the title, national park Snowdonia is located in the Snowdon Mountains. Opens from 3560 feet scenic view to the park. Lakes and rivers are set against the background of trees and rocks, make the park perfect place for recreation and photography. Within the boundaries of Snowdonia, visitors can also admire ancient castles. History is the realm of legends and legends, which makes the park even more fascinating place for visiting. Sleep music is easy and relaxing to listen to

Grand Canyon, USA

For hundreds of years, the Colorado River has carved this amazingly complex Grand Canyon. Every year tourists flock to this place to admire its beauty, take a trip to the bottom of the canyon and set up camp. The Grand Canyon is one of natural wonders light, and was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The territory of the Grand Canyon extends over more than 1,200,000 acres.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

One of the biggest national parks in the world, Kruger Park covers millions of acres of land. It is home to a huge number of African animal species, including elephants, giraffes and many more. You can watch these animals from observation towers scattered throughout the park. The Kruger National Park also offers 9 different routes, including at night.

Deosai, Pakistan

Every spring, thousands of flowers and butterflies begin to bloom in Deosai National Park, forming a living carpet, and this riot of colors makes this place fabulously beautiful. Of course, it is advisable to visit the park in the spring, although it is beautiful all year round.

Kakadu National Park, Australia

The Australian Government and Indigenous People are working together to take care of this beautiful national park Cockatoo. The park is a World Heritage Site and its breathtaking views attract tourists all year round. One of the most interesting attractions in the park is cave drawings aborigines that can be found in the area. It is also home to a range of animals, including the saltwater crocodile.

Hortobagy, Hungary

Hortobagy became the first national park in Hungary. It was declared as a national park in 1973. In 1999, the park was included in the list of World Heritage Sites. Home to wild horses and a range of endangered birds, Hortobagy Park is home to over 342 bird species and is a true birdwatcher's paradise.

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

This area of ​​Croatia is ideal for relaxation and hiking amazing Mountain landscape with lakes and streams. The uniqueness of the reservoirs of this park is that the water contains travertine. This gives the water perfect transparency as well as a very bright blue-green hue.

Madain Saley National Historic Park, Saudi Arabia

While many parks are densely vegetated, Madain Salei is almost entirely desert and rocky. The amazing oases and attractions of the park will blow your mind. The ancient burial ground in the park is also beautiful. Over 125 graves and facades were carved into the rock sometime between 500 BC. and 100 AD. They are still in excellent condition and are certainly worth a visit if you visit the area.

Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

Here you can admire Everest, as well as the mountains adjacent to it, monasteries and villages. national park serves as a home for mountain goats, which are perfectly balanced, climbing dangerous sheer cliffs.

Iguazu National Park, Argentina and Brazil

national park Iguazu is located in Argentina and Brazil. Iguazu Falls is actually made up of hundreds of waterfalls in a circle of curved rock. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including howler monkeys, jaguars, tapirs, and caimans.

One of the most better ways observe living beings in their natural environment habitats, without trying to manipulate them or control their activities, is the creation of national parks. I bring to your attention the ten largest and most beautiful national parks in the world.

Rangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Area: 53,321 km²

Rangell St. Elias National Park is located in southern Alaska. This is the largest national park in the USA. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is included in the international biosphere reserve. Located in the park, Mount St. Elias is the second highest peak in Canada and the United States.

Air and Tenere National Reserve

Area: 77,360 km²

This protected area, located on the territory of the state of Niger, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The reserve can be conditionally divided into two halves. East End it is located in the Air mountains, and the western one enters the desert region in the south of the central part of the Sahara - in the sandy plain of Tenere.

Limpopo Transboundary Park

Area: 99,800 km²

This reserve covers areas in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe and consists of 10 national parks and reserves, including Banine National Park and Kruger National Park. African elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and many other animals live on the lands of the park.

Galapagos Marine Reserve

Area: 133,000 km²

The Galapagos Nature Reserve is the largest marine reserve among developing countries. This area is home to many marine life, including sharks, whales, turtles and rays. It was here that Charles Darwin conducted his research, which served as the basis for the creation of his evolutionary theory of the origin of species.

Big barrier reef national park

Area: 345,400 km²

National marine park The Great Barrier Reef is located on northeast coast Australia, in the Coral Sea. It was created to protect against the destruction of the largest accumulation of corals in the world, located here, and to protect exotic marine species animals.

Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Monument

Area: 360,000 km²

The reserve with the unpronounceable name Papahanaumokuakea is located on the territory Hawaiian archipelago and unites ten atolls and islets that make up its composition. The reserve is home to 7,000 various kinds, including for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Phoenix Islands Conservation Area

Area: 408,250 km²

The Phoenix Islands Conservation Area is the largest and deepest marine reserve in pacific ocean. It is located on the territory of the Republic of Kiribati, located on the islands of Micronesia and Polynesia. Rumor has it that the first female aviator, Amelia Earhart, crashed here on one of the islands during her round-the-world flight in 1937.

transboundary nature reserve Okawongo-Zambezi

Area: 444,000 km²

The protected area covers lands in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe on the African continent. This reserve includes several national parks, including Chobe National Park, Hwanga, the Okawongo Delta and Victoria Falls. The transboundary reserve was created to encourage tourism, as well as for the free migration of animals across borders.

Chagos Naval Reserve

Area: 545,000 km²

Chagos archipelago, British-owned located 500 kilometers from Maldives. It is the largest marine reserve in the world, its area exceeding the size of a country like France. One of the richest marine ecosystems is observed on the territory of the reserve. Here you can meet many amazing and rare animals.

Northeast Greenland National Park

Area: 972,000 km²

This reserve covers the entire northeastern part of Greenland and is the largest national park in the world. In terms of its area, it is more than 163 countries of the world (individually). Polar bears, walruses, arctic foxes, snowy owls, musk oxen and many other species have found shelter in it. Greenland National Park is also the northernmost national park in the world.