B.The 50 most beautiful places in the world for 2020 revealed-2

The 50 most beautiful places in the world for 2020 revealed, from the Scottish Highlands to Wyoming and the Great Barrier Reef
The ranking is a timely reminder of just what a wonderful world it really is – a world of breathtaking landscapes
The destinations that feature range from paradise islands to mysterious frozen lakes and epic canyons
Here we present the full list in reverse order, so that the more you scroll, the further your jaw drops

24. PARIS: The French capital makes the top 50 ranking not only due to its ‘world-class cuisine and museums, but for its charm’. : ‘It is one of the most dreamy places on the planet’ +50

23. MATERA, ITALY: This historic town is built on top of a rocky outcrop and has ‘ancient cave houses, stone-carved churches, Byzantine frescoes and everything that screams Southern Italy’, 

22. MARRAKESH, MOROCCO: The Moroccan city boasts ‘stunning luxury hammams and gorgeous riads’ with  its ‘architecture is simply breathtaking’ 

21. MU CANG CHAI, VIETNAM: This rural district of Vietnam is known for its ‘magnificent Asian rice fields swirling on the slopes of velvet green hills’.  ‘Centuries of careful cultivation have shaped what are easily some of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world’ 

20. MOSTAR, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: Mostar is a ‘crossroads of natural beauty, Old World architecture, Ottoman fortresses and Christian churches’. Pictured is the famous Stari Most bridge 

19. FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, NEW ZEALAND: Home to peaks, fjords, untouched forests and beautiful lakeside towns, this national park is considered the walking capital of the world 

18. BORACAY, PHILIPPINES: This tropical island is ‘one of the world’s top destinations for some R&R’,  ‘its tranquil beaches, casual nightlife and lush tropical scenery makes it easy to see why’ 

17. POSITANO, ITALY: Positioned on the Amalfi Coast, this Italian town has ‘candy-coloured cliffside houses, unbelievable food, stunning Mediterranean waters and incredible Roman history’, 

16. CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO: Blue is the colour in this charming Moroccan city, where the buildings in its old town are drenched in every shade of azure imaginable, 

15. SIDI BOU SAID, TUNISIA: This ancient Mediterranean town ‘is famous for its quaint cobblestone streets and brilliant blue terraces’. It is described as the ‘hip Tunisian cousin of Greece’s Santorini’ +50

14. PAMUKKALE, TURKEY: This Turkish town is best known for its mineral-rich thermal pools.  ‘The calcium-rich powder blue pools overlook the Curuksu Valley creating a visual experience like none other’ 

13. LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND:  this quaint alpine village ‘feels like something from Sound of Music’ thanks to its ‘chalet-style houses scattered over verdant green fields’ 

12. ULURU, AUSTRALIA: The 700million-year-old rock in the middle of the Outback ‘is a pilgrimage for spiritualists, backpackers and nature lovers alike’,  ‘The ancient holy site is precious to the local Aboriginal people and carries a cultural and religious significance that is unparalleled’ 

11. CLIFFS OF MOHER, IRELAND: Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Clare, the cliffs soar to over 700ft. ‘Few places give that chill-bump-watery-eyes feeling like Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher’

10. KYOTO, JAPAN: Once the capital of Japan, this historic city has ‘countless Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and pristine gardens’,  ‘Kyoto is truly beautiful year-round, but in spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, you’re in for something magical’ 

9. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: the Highlands as ‘one of the most magical places on Earth’ thanks to its fairy glens, crystal clear lochs, lost castles and rolling hills. Pictured is the valley below the mountains of Glencoe 

8. PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES:  this string of islands in the Philippines is ‘a fantastic triple treat of diverse wildlife, pristine landscapes and subterranean marvels’ 

7. BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA: ‘Breathtaking alpine meadows, vibrant wildlife and towering forests’, is describes Banff National Park. It adds: ‘The sprawling natural area is home to phenomenal lakes such as Lake Louise, Lake Peyto and Lake Moraine [pictured]’ 

6. GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA: This coral reef system is the largest in the world and is made up of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. ‘In addition to being stunningly beautiful, it’s home to an impressive diversity of species’

5. LAKE BLED, SLOVENIA: Located in the stunning Julian Alps, Lake Bled ‘is a place meant for fairy tales’, . Pictured is the stunning Church of Mary the Queen, which stands on one of the lake’s islands 

4. LI RIVER, CHINA: This winding river loops past ‘ancient villages, verdant bamboo groves and jagged cliffsides’ and has been named by National Geographic as one of the world’s ’10 watery wonders’ 

3. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING: This national park is popular with mountain lovers and boasts valleys, lakes, charming cabins and stellar sunsets. Its main draw is the Teton Mountains, which stretch for 40 miles through Wyoming. The tallest is Grand Teton at 13,775ft (4,199m) 

2. FAROE ISLANDS: An archipelago of 18 mountainous isles in the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands has ‘everything you could hope for’,. It boasts ‘crystal clear waterfalls, rocky cliffs that seem to jut out of nowhere and velvety green hills’ 

1. TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, CHILE: This stunning national park is located in Chile’s southern Patagonia.  ‘From the ancient glacial lakes to the jagged range of Cordillera, from roaming pumas and endless grazing guanaco [a relative of the llama], Torres del Paine is the epitome of wilderness and takes first place for the most beautiful places in the world’