Tourist Attractions From Around The World

Largest hot spring: Waimangu Cauldron, New Zealand

The Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand's North Island is a hotspot for geothermal activity. It is home to the world's largest hot spring by surface area, as well as the second largest in terms of discharge. Waimangu Cauldron, also known as Frying Pan Lake, is barely 20 feet (6 meters) deep yet encompasses 409,029 square feet (38,000 square meters). The thermal area of Waimangu, which means "black water" in Maori, was formed in 1886 following Mount Tarawera's strong eruption. With acidic waters ranging from 50 to 60°C (122-140°F), this is not a site to get too close to; instead, take a scenic flight to see it in all its steamy grandeur from above.

Most visited museum: the Musee du Louvre, France

The Musee du Louvre, Paris' enormous museum, is officially the world's most visited. In 2022, it drew a record 7.8 million visitors through its famous pyramid entryway. The amazing location, a medieval castle and palace that opened as a museum in 1793, houses the world's most renowned painting, Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, as well as 35,000 other works of art, including masterpieces by Edouard Manet, Titian, and Rembrandt. In 2022, the venerable institute, which is also one of the world's largest museums, will restrict daily admittance at 30,000 people. It also implemented timeslots to balance out visitor numbers.

Biggest cave: Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

Vietnam is full with breathtaking beauty, but Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park takes it to the next level. The main channel of this massive cavern is little over three miles (5 kilometers) long, with sections reaching heights of 656 feet (200 metres) and widths of 541 feet (165 metres). The overall length is more than five and a half miles (9 kilometers). Even more incredible is that it has a primeval rainforest, an underground river, and its own microclimate. You can't just walk in, though. The cave may only be visited on a guided trip, and the number of visitors is limited to 1,000 each year to safeguard this amazing and endangered natural phenomenon.

Largest national park: Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

Northeast Greenland National Park is one of the world's few untouched wildernesses, but you'll have to join an expedition voyage to see it, as the Greenland Ice Sheet covers 80% of the area. The high-Arctic habitat, which covers 375,300 square miles (972,000 square kilometers) and is almost totally unspoiled by people, is the world's biggest national park and protected area. It covers nearly the same area as Spain and France combined. Those who do get to view it will be astounded by its sculpted icebergs, unearthly rock formations, snow-capped mountains, and vast tundra. This is where polar bears and the exceedingly uncommon polar wolf live. Narwhals, walruses, and beluga whales also live in its icy waters. You may also read this: Most Beautiful Villages In The World

Smallest national park: Moyenne Island, Seychelles

We're now moving from ice to the Seychelles' icing-sugar sand, home to the world's smallest national park. Moyenne is a privately owned island located off the coast of Mahe. It is located inside Sainte-Anne Marine Park but has its own autonomy as a national park owing to its late owner, a British naturalist named Brendon Grimshaw, who established a trust to conserve and defend it from development. It is feasible to visit this verdant speckle of an island; you will not need long to negotiate its walking pathways, since it is just about a third of a mile long (less than half a kilometer), but you will observe a variety of tropical vegetation. Moyenne features over 40 unique plants, coupled with a strong population of giant Aldabra tortoises.

Tallest building: Burj Khalifa, UAE

Thirteen years after its formal opening in central Dubai, the glittering mega-tall skyscraper remains the world's highest building. The intriguing skyscraper stands 2,716 feet (828 meters) tall and has 163 storeys. It also has a slew of other record-breaking attractions, including the world's tallest outdoor observation deck. When was debuted in 2010, the Burj took over from Taiwan's Taipei 101, which is 1,666 feet (508 metres) tall. Saudi Arabia's Jeddah landmark was supposed to dwarf Dubai's renowned landmark, but development has halted.

Fastest roller coaster: Formula Rossa, UAE

Ferrari World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi provides plenty of opportunities for speedsters to crank their engines. This theme park offers 40 attractions and driving activities, but Formula Rossa is the most popular among adrenaline seekers. The coaster's vehicles accelerate from 0 to 149 mph (240 km/h) in 4.9 seconds while racing up to 170 feet (52 m) in the air. The Ferrari-branded theme park has many record-breaking attractions, including Flying Aces, the world's highest loop coaster, and the park's space-frame structure is the tallest ever erected.