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Best Adventure Travel Destinations

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There are a few countries that offer great adventures. They are the most attractive tourist destinations for those who crave adventure. Equipped with mountains, lakes, coastlines and other natural resources, these places are perfect for adventure excursions.

1. Croatia:

Croatia

Croatia has a wide variety of terrains. There are highlands and flat plains. There are low mountains and water bodies. It has many nature parks, national parks and special ranges. You could have all kinds of adventures there. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, adventure racing, camping, skiing, spelunking, sailing, fishing, kayaking and canoeing are some of the things you can enjoy while in Croatia.

2. Norway:

Norway

Norway is a wonderful place to enjoy all the winter sports. There is snowboarding, tobogganing, down-hill and cross-country skiing and ice-fishing among many others. If you’re not into winter sports, then you can always head to the mountains and try hiking, cycling, trekking and summer skiing. Water sports are also in abundance here. Norway has a rich wildlife too.

3. Nepal:

Nepal

Nepal is best known for Mount Everest. It houses eight of the tallest peaks of the world. The mountain sports are a part of the country’s culture and mountaineering, trekking and climbing are extremely popular among the natives and tourists alike. There are also national parks, game reserves and safaris that will take you into a rich wildlife. You can also enjoy paragliding, bungee jumping, hot air ballooning and rafting.

4. South Africa:

South Africa

South Africa is a favourite spot for adventure lovers. There are coastlines that will cater to your love for water sports. And there are mountains that will provide adventures on land. South Africa has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world that is a 216 meters drop. It also boasts the highest abseil that is 112 meters high.

5. Switzerland:

Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the hot-favourite tourist spots for lovers of winter sports. It offers all the attractions including snowboarding, ice climbing, skiing, dog sledding and tobogganing. Read the full story

Eight Most Beautiful Coastlines of China

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China is a wonderful travel destination and has a great number of attractions for its visitors. From deserts to seas and from marshlands to glaciers China has it. Following are the eight most beautiful coastlines in China that would be of your interest.

1. Yalong Bay

Yalong Bay

The peaceful Yalong Bay is situated to the north of a mountain covered by eye cooling vegetation. This mountain is covered with verdant and yellow plants that are offering a great view. There is an extensive land at the foot of the mountain that is green and very enchanting. The climate of this place is also ideal for enjoying visits.

2. Yehliu

Yehliu

It is a cape that is located in the northern Taiwan. Approximately 1,700 meters part of Yehliu meets the sea. This place looks like a turtle when it is observed from above. It looks like a turtle resting in sea. Due to this reason it is called as the Yehliu Turtle. The literal meanings f Yehliu is Wild Willow. This place fits best for its name.

3. Chengshantou

Chengshantou

This place is also known as the end of the plant earth. It is located in the easternmost part of the Shandong Peninsula. This place is also known by another name “China’s Cape of Good Hope”. This place is projected into the sea. The cliffs of this coastline are steeply cut by the huge waves and storms that strike to these cliffs.

4. Mangrove

Mangrove

This beautiful forest is located at the Dongzhaigang at Qiongshan on Hainan Island. Mangrove made a first place on the list of world major wetlands in the year 1992.

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