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There are some places that are so beautiful they take your breath away, and they will be even more gorgeous in the coming year of 2023. Here’s our list of the 8 most beautiful natural places to visit in 2023, including one that you can actually visit right now! These are not only beautiful but also fun to explore, so make sure you mark these off your travel bucket list in the year ahead!

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Tanshan Mountain, China

Tanshan Mountain is a part of the Tian Shan mountain range and is situated in the farthest east of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The highest point is from 3,600 meters to 4,200 meters, making it one of the tallest mountains in China. Tianshan Mountain is also known for its mountain climate which includes sunny and dry summers, cold but not snowy winters, and humid springs and autumns. 

Tianshan Mountain has an interesting ecological environment with various high-level plants that are at risk of extinction. Tours can be taken up until April or May each year when the snow melts and wildflowers bloom. Tourists should be cautious as some parts are steep or slippery due to ice patches.

Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming

Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the U.S., and one of the most beautiful places to visit in 2023. Located near Yellowstone National Park, this spring is a great place for tours that can teach you about geology, ecology, and the beauty of nature. The colors on the ground are created by various microorganisms; it's a natural wonder that will leave you awestruck.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is a beautiful, white salt flat that covers almost 4,000 square miles. It's the world's largest salt flat and has an amazing landscape. The colors are incredible and the scenery is worth seeing. If you're looking for a place to visit in 2023, Salar de Uyuni should be one of your top picks!

Fogo Island, Canada

Fogo Island, Canada is the perfect destination for an unforgettable tour. This small island sits off the coast of Newfoundland and can only be reached by boat. Once you arrive, you'll realize why this place was voted one of the top 10 regions in North America by National Geographic. The views are breathtaking with waterfalls, cliffs, lush forests, and beaches all around. It's a peaceful escape from reality that will make you appreciate nature even more than before!

Quiraing, Scotland

Named after an old Celtic word meaning ring of peaks, the Quiraing is a spectacularly wild area of Scotland's Trotternish Peninsula. The Quiraing is a big, craggy mountain with many sharp, jagged peaks and steep slopes. It also has strange, high ridges that don't always make sense and can be seen from miles away. This mountain is incredible to hike on when it's not raining or snowing because there are so many views and geological features that change as you go up.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Iguazu Falls is a waterfall system with 275 individual falls and 2,750 meters of total height. The water falls from the edge of the plateau on the Brazilian side down to the boundary between Brazil and Argentina. The best way to visit Iguazu Falls is from both sides, preferably on one of the many tours that go there. Iguazu Falls are located near Foz do Iguaçú, a city that can be reached by car or bus from either side of the border, as well as by plane via a short flight.

Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia

In 2023, it is estimated that this location will be the most popular destination in the world. Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia is known for its rare and beautiful landscape. This place is one of the best locations for pictures and photography opportunities. The dunes are made up of red sandstone which gives them their striking color. The wind has sculpted these sand dunes into amazing shapes and designs that can be viewed from a distance or through a walk-through tour with your guide. For those interested, there are also camel rides available if you want to experience how life was during the old days here.

Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, Gansu Province, China

Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, Gansu Province, China: Known as the most beautiful place on earth and the eighth wonder of the world, this spectacular site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most beautiful nature spots to visit in 2023. The park is made up of red sandstones, which have been carved by natural forces into a range of colorful hills, or 'mounds.' The layers of different colored sandstone can be seen from miles away. At sunset, rays from the sun light up the mounds in all different colors with purple and pink hues shining through.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela/Brazil/Guyana

Mount Roraima is a tabletop mountain that is three times higher than the Empire State Building. The summit has the highest cliffs of any mountain in the world, standing at 3,600 meters above sea level. It's one of the most distinctive geological features on Earth and is known for its beautiful natural scenery. Mount Roraima has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 for its outstanding natural beauty and spectacular vistas, especially from its summit. Mount Roraima consists of three table-top plateaus stacked on top of one another.

Lake Baikal (South end), Russia /Mongolia

Lake Baikal is one of the most beautiful natural sites on earth. The lake is about a mile and a half deep and contains more fresh water than any other body of water on earth, making it an important source of drinking water, industry, and agriculture. It also has unique species that can only be found there like the Baikal seal. If you're looking for a way to see some amazing scenery without spending your life savings on gas, this is the place to go!

Palawan Island Philippines

Palawan Island is an archipelago of over 1,780 islands, the vast majority of which are uninhabited. The island has a long and storied history that includes Spanish colonization from the 16th to 18th centuries. Visitors can explore beautiful lagoons, pristine beaches with great snorkeling opportunities, and gentle mangrove forests.

Oia Greece

Oia is a Greek island town on the island of Santorini. It is a popular destination for tourists and photographers, who come to admire the whitewashed Cycladic buildings and blue domes against the dramatic backdrop of an almost symmetrical crescent-shaped bay that’s framed by high cliffs. Oia is one of the most photographed towns in Greece, along with Mykonos and Santorini's capital, Fira. The town has many art galleries, souvenir shops, and studios where artists work. Oia's location has made it an important port since antiquity.

Socotra Island Yemen /Aden Protectorate Republic Yemen

Socotra is an island off Yemen located off the Horn of Africa. It is the largest island in the Arabian Sea, and one of the most remote places on Earth. The terrain is dry and barren, with jagged mountains reaching up to 1,980 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level. In spite of its isolation, Socotra has a rich biodiversity with over 1000 species of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth.

Conclusion

This list is a small sampling of the beautiful natural places that can be found around the world. There are many more amazing destinations just waiting for you to explore. The best part about exploring new places is that there's always something new and exciting for you to find. So go out and explore, have fun, and make memories!