The iconic continent Asia encompasses a wide variety of countries and cultures. The natural wonders of Asia should be on the bucket list of any dedicated nomad. There are many incredible places in Asia that you can’t see anywhere else in the world. The surreal continent of Asia is enriched with many dramatic natural sights. We have handpicked some of the best natural Wonders of Asia, you should not miss them at any cost. So are you ready to dive in and enjoy it?
1. Mount Everest
The dream of enthusiasts and peak baggers, Mount Everest is indeed something incredible to boast about. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and not many people get an opportunity to climb it. It is one of the best natural wonders the land of Asia has. Undoubtedly, it is the most prominent peak in the world.
Mount Everest forms part of the boundary between Nepal and the sovereign region of China, Tibet. Moreover, mountain climbers know that climbing Everest requires a lot of experience mountaineering. Everest is nearly 60 million years old offering 18 different climbing routes. Moreover, it takes nearly 40 days to climb the mountain. Without an iota of doubt, Mount Everest is the ultimate Asia travel bucket list destination.
2. Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is called a sea but in actuality, it is a hypersaline lake. Over time, it’s become known as the Dead Sea because of the salty water’s similarities to those of a sea or ocean. The reason behind the extra saltiness of the lake is rock salt deposits in the lake bed along with a high level of evaporation. For centuries, the Dead Sea has been quite famous for its healing properties.
The salty water of the Dead Sea is believed to cure and improve all manner of skin conditions. As the salt concentration is too high, it is nearly impossible to sink in the Dead Sea’s briny waters. Another reason that makes the Dead Sea so well-known is that the lake’s shorelines are the lowest below-sea-level land on earth.
3. Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert forms the sandy border between China and Mongolia. It is an enormous extent of sweeping sands, endless massive dune formations, and stark ridges. Usually, most deserts are deprived of water but it is not the case with the Gobi Desert. There are rivers above and below the sand. Moreover, there are several lakes whose levels are rejuvenated by groundwater. Do you know this natural wonder of Asia takes sixth place in the ranks of the world’s largest deserts?
You may think that deserts are uninhabitable. However, in the Gobi Desert, there is a huge variety of biodiversity. The Gobi Desert is well known for its snow leopards and camels. The main highlights of the desert are rolling golden dunes, incredible ice fields, and dinosaur fossils in the burnt-red Flaming Cliffs.
4. Mount Fuji
Another remarkable natural wonder in Asia is Mount Fuji. It is one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks not only in Asia but in the world. You would be amazed to know that it may not be the highest mountain in Japan, but it does like to make its existence recognized. Moreover, Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano ranked as one of the top ten most dramatic volcanoes in the globe.
Japanese worship the iconic Mount Fuji and call it sacred. You will find various things to do here as there is an incredible recreational realm with hot springs, hiking tracks, and a recreation park. You will be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping panoramic views.
5. Banaue Rice Terraces
The Banaue Rice Terraces are a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. This mesmerizing natural wonder of Asia is considered to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the World by many Filipinos. Rice terraces were carved by hand in the mountains of Ifugao. History suggests that rice terraces have been in Ifugao and northern Luzon Island for over 2,000 years. They served as a system of irrigated rice terraces in the mountains.
You would be amazed to know that various sections of the Banaue Rice Terraces were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It would be fair to admit that the Banaue Rice Terraces are a living cultural terrain of unprecedented beauty. Wander around along the pathways having scarlet wildflowers. The jaw-dropping views of the terraced valleys are breathtaking.
6. Kawah Ijen Volcano
The last but not the least remarkable natural wonder of Asia on our list is Kawah Ijen Volcano. The Crater Lake and Kawah Ijen volcano are hands down one of the world’s most spectacular sights. Mount Ijen is an active volcano crater. It is nestled in East Java, Indonesia. We recommend that you do not miss out on the popular ‘Kawah Ijen blue fire’ if you are in Bali.
You can see hot blue flames burning like lava in the dark. Moreover, the lake at Mount Ijen is the biggest acid lake in the world. So are you ready to explore the natural wonders of Asia and make lifelong cherishing memories?
