26 Breathtakingly Magical Places In Real Life To Include In Your Bucket List

If you’ve always been a fan of fairy tales and the magical world they’re set in, these gorgeous and breathtaking places from all over the world should be included in your bucket list.

#1. Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, United States

The place is a gold mine for tulip lovers. The fields are located in Washington State and are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists between April 1 and 30 to witness these beautiful flowers bloom.

#2. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China

These aren’t floating mountains of Pandora from the movie, Avatar. This mystical forest is located in Hunan, China and despite its remote location, the place has become very popular amongst tourists.

#3. Peleș Castle, Romania

This Neo-Renaissance castle was built for King Charles I between 1873 and 1914. Visitors can definitely feel the fairytale vibe as soon as they step into the castle.

#4. Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia

Las Lajas Sanctuary is a wondrous basilica church that was built between 1916 and 1949. It is a mystical structure that stands on a canyon, which is surrounded by a pool of green in southern Colombia.

#.5 Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

This natural wonder in in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam is also known as the “Descending Dragon Bay.” It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and photos of the place do not do justice to how beautiful Hạ Long Bay really is.

#6. Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

The Avenue or Alley of the Baobabs has always been a popular tourist destination. The scene looks like it had been painted by hand.

#7. Sintra, Portugal

The romantic and charming town of Sintra in Portugal captivates visitors with its beautiful 19th-century architecture and castles.

#8. Sea of Stars on Vaadhoo Island, Maldives

Phytoplankton is a marine microbe that makes a mirror image of the stars above. The breathtaking view of the shore on Vaadhoo Island has made tourists come back for more.

#9. Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

The specific Glowworm Grotto is found in New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. Hundreds of NZ-specific glowworms light up the ceilings and walls of the cave, offering a gorgeous starry and illuminated scene.

#10. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland

This beautiful railway in Scotland was built in 1898 and had been featured in three Harry Potter movies.

#11. Palace of Versailles, France

This gorgeous royal château in France is famous for its gardens and hall of mirrors. The beautiful gardens are said to have taken 40 years to complete. The palace itself has 2,300 rooms, 5,210 pieces of furniture and 67 staircases.

#12. Dark Hedges Ireland

The intertwined beech trees, which were planted during the 18th-century, create a beautiful tunnel-like avenue that made the people behind the popular TV show “Game Of Thrones” decide to make an appearance on the location.

#13. Taj Mahal India

This popular tourist attraction in India is said to be the inspiration for the Sultan’s Palace in Disney’s Aladdin.

#14. Pamukkale, Turkey

This natural wonder in Turkey is also known as “Cotton Castle.” There are several hot springs in the area where people can relax.

#15. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Southeast Asia’s important religious center is often considered as Cambodia’s symbol. What makes the site captivating is the overgrown vines that give it an ancient appeal.

#16. Cave of Crystals, Mexico

This cave is located 980 feet just beneath the Chihuahua Desert. The relatively unexplored cave is home to the largest crystals ever discovered on this planet. The atmosphere is tolerable for only 10 minutes unless proper equipment is used.

#17. Mont Saint-Michel, France

According to reports, the Kingdom of Corona from the Disney movie “Tangled” was inspired by this magnificent island commune in France.

#18. Zhangye Danxia Landform, China

These colorful mountain ranges in China creates a rainbow-like formation due to mineral deposits and red sandstone laid down for more than 20 million years.

#19. Paro Taktsang, Bhutan

The Himalayan monastery is located on the cliffside of the Upper Paro Valley. The location of the site is indeed breathtaking; your visit will simply be worth it.

#20. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

No wonder Neuschwanstein is so dreamy – it was made as an inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle in Disneyland. The castle was built in 1868 by Ludwig II of Bavaria to seek solace from his public life.

#21. Wisteria Tunnel, Japan

This utterly gorgeous scenery looks like a beautiful painting you can hang on the wall but this one is real and it’s in Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan. The best of the Wisteria Tunnel can be enjoyed from late April to the middle of May.

#22. Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia

This site in Moscow was formally a church but has been turned into a museum. Just look at the spectacularly bright colors – it’s as if you’ve been tossed in a Disney animated movie.

#23. Batu Caves, Malaysia

These 400-million-year-old caves are actually limestone hills that have a series of caves and cave temples. The giant statue of the Hindu god of war, wisdom, love and victory Lord Murugan can be found at the base of the caves.

#24. Petra, Jordan

Petra is one of the perfect examples showing how masterful ancient civilization was. The structure was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago and now it has become the most visited tourist attraction in Jordan.

#25. Colmar, France

This charming little town makes you feel like as if you’ve been transported to the world of The Beauty and the Beast. Tourists can visit the Animated Museum of Toys and Modeled Trains in Colmar.

#26. Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls descend from the tabletop mountain Auyentepui. You might be familiar with this site as it was featured in the animated feature Up. The falls was named in honor of Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who was the first to fly over it. In 1960, Angel’s ashes were scattered on the site.

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