10 incredible travel bucket list landmarks

There are some fantastic places in the world that you must have on your travel bucket list.

These landmarks are not only famous for their history and architecture but also for their natural beauty.

Not all these landmarks are easy to reach, but if you want to see them, there is nothing beyond your imagination.

Here are the listed 10 landmarks that are on my travel bucket list.

The Stonehenge, UK

Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle in Wiltshire, England. It is located about 2 miles (3 km) north of Amesbury and 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury.

The attraction comprises 30 uprights (sarsens, each over 20 feet high and weighing 25 tons), linked by lintels to form a continuous ring, with a gap of about 12 ft between the rings.

Outside this circle are 56 nearly complete rings of stones, including “trilithons” (two upright stones supporting a third).

The tallest sarsen stands 17 feet high and weighs around 25 tons, and the monument has been erected as a religious site around 3000 BC—2000 BC during the Neolithic period.

Since the 19th century, many alternative theories have been proposed to explain how it was constructed: that it was built by aliens or druids for ritual purposes, etc …

My next most loved place is Niagara Falls. 

Niagara Falls, Niagara

Niagara fall is a natural wonder in Canada, located on the Niagara River.

The waterfall comprises three waterfalls: American falls, the largest; Horseshoe falls, the widest; and Canadian falls, which is the tallest. This fantastic attraction is located on the border between Ontario and New York state and is accessed via roadways that follow along their banks.

When planning your trip to Niagara falls, try to go in the spring or fall to enjoy cool weather and the views of one of nature’s most spectacular displays!

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is the most extended man-made structure on Earth. This is also one of the best-known Chinese landmarks.

It extends about 4,500 miles (7,300 kilometres) from Shanhaiguan in eastern Hebei Province to Lop Nur in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

This great wall was built over two thousand years ago to protect China from invasion by nomadic groups from Mongolia and Siberia.

In addition, it also served as a customs barrier between ancient states in northern China (the Warring States Period).

It later served as an impenetrable border when imperial China was unified under the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).

The Eiffel Tower, Paris

The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world, welcoming over 7 million visitors annually.

It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

The tower was built in 1889 and stood 324 meters tall on top of a hill at Champ de Mars in Paris.

The tower has 6 levels, with elevators that take visitors to different observation platforms. Also, you can take the stairs up and be greeted by a spectacular view of Paris!

At nightfall, it’s illuminated by over 5000 lights making it visible from as far as 70 kilometres away from Montmartre Hill overlooking Paris.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle, also known as the “Disney Castle”. It is a 19th-century castle in Bavaria, Germany.

King Ludwig II of Bavaria built it as a retreat and homage to Richard Wagner. In addition, the castle was inspired by the legends of King Arthur.

Neuschwanstein is one of the most visited castles in Europe. It has been featured in many movies (including Disney’s Sleeping Beauty). It’s easy to see why people flock here: its beauty makes it feel like something out of a fairy tale!

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains. It was built by the Inca emperor Pachacuti.

It is one of South America’s most important archaeological sites.

Inca culture peaked during Pachacuti’s reign, between 1438 and 1471 when he built Machu Picchu as his royal estate.

Unfortunately, the site was lost to Spanish invaders after they conquered Peru in 1533.

It remained hidden until 1911 when American historian Hiram Bingham rediscovered it and brought it to worldwide attention.

Chichen Itza, Mexico

Chichen Itza is located in the northern centre of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and “Chichen Itza” means “At the mouth of water.”

In terms of square kilometres, Chichen Itza is the second largest archaeological site in the world after Teotihuacan.

The structure, known today as El Castillo (“the castle”), or Kukulcan Pyramid, is considered one of the most notable buildings at Chichen Itza.

El Caracol (“the snail”) and La Iglesia were two buildings used for astronomical purposes. These include observing events like equinoxes and solstices and predicting eclipses and other celestial events.

Petra, Jordan

Is Petra the most famous and important archaeological site in Jordan? Yes, it is.

It’s a city carved out of rock, exactly as cool as it sounds.

Petra was built in the first century BC by the Nabataeans. They were a powerful civilization controlling much of what we now know as Jordan, including their capital city: Petra.

The Nabataeans carved out this stunning city using only rudimentary tools (like picks and shovels). So you can imagine how hard it must have been for them to carve something so intricate out of solid rock!

You can arrive at Petra through its narrow entranceway, called Siq (pronounced “seek”). You will be greeted with views that leave otherworldly impressions on your mind—and your camera lens!

The Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble tomb on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, India.

It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and one of its seven wonders. Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited monuments in India.

Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1632 and 1654.

What are you waiting for if you have not yet seen the Taj Mahal?

This is one of those places that will leave you speechless. Even if it’s a bit far from where you are staying, and the weather is bad, don’t miss out on this experience.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The final travel bucket list item is Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

It was built between the 12th and 13th centuries by the Khmer king Suryavarman II.

This temple complex was constructed to serve as his state temple and capital city. The temple also is dedicated to Vishnu (in his form as Krishna)

Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument and one of Cambodia’s most famous tourist destinations.

The site’s total area measures 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres). It also consists of numerous satellite temples linked by roads and canals.

The Bottom Line

There are so many beautiful places worldwide. Pick a few and add them to your travel bucket list.

But I hope this list will inspire you to plan your next trip immediately!