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World Tourism Day 2017: 10 unique destinations you should explore

Have you put your vacation with your best friends on hold because you are busy at work? Are you counting days till Christmas or New Year to head off for a trip?

On the auspicious occasion of World Tourism Day (September 27), here we list 10 places which you must visit before you know in your heart that it’s too late.

 ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

The biggest religious historical monument in the world, Angkor Wat is where you should head to see a splendid architectural wonder for real. It is located in Cambodia in Southeast Asia.

ANTELOPE CANYON, ARIZONA

This natural scenic wonder has two separate canyon sections — The Upper Antelope Canyon and Antelope Canyon or the Corkscrew. While pictures might make it seem like clever photography, it is anything but that in real.

EASTER ISLAND, RAPA NUI, CHILE

While hiking and scuba diving make for interesting adventure sports around this region, the 887 Easter Island statues make for a spectacular sight to behold at the Rapa Nui National Park.

THE GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA

With massive rocks spanning over 200 miles, the Great Canyon, one of the wonders of the world, makes for a magnificent sight.

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

The largest collection of coral reefs in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is believed to be so large that it can be seen from space. If you are a beach bum, then this is just the place to head to for a surreal experience while scuba-diving.

THE GREAT BLUE HOLE, BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA

A submarine sinkhole called the Great Blue Hole does not just make for a spectacular sight to watch, the water is also 407 feet deep and the hole 980 feet wide in this area.

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

The ancient stretch, which is about 21,196 km in length, is not just a breathtaking sight to behold because of how enormous it is, that it is completely man-made also makes it a once-in-a-lifetime visit.

MACHU PICCHU, PERU

An ancient Inca historical site, Machu Picchu dates back to 15th century and is situated on the top of Sacred Valley. With beautiful scenery adding to its scenic beauty, you should pack your bags for this.

PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK

With beautiful waterfalls, lush greens and soothing blue water streams, head to Plitvice Lakes National Park to breathe in the fresh air and feel the love of nature.

REED FLUTE CAVES, CHINA

Nature’s own nightclub maybe, the Reed Flute Caves is a natural limestone cave in China with multiple colours shining through it. Believed to be 180 million years old, tourists head to the cave to visit the incredible stalagmite, stalactite and pillar formations inside.

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