Places to See Before You Die.doc

很少自己写日志，这篇日志也不完全属于自己。今天看到Gooogle+的一个专题：Place to See Before You Die，展示了一些很美的风景，于是有了一些把他们整理一下的冲动，废话少说，开始整理了The Architectural Wonders of BaganOn the banks of the Irrawaddy River, more than 3,000 temples stretch across a 30-square-mile plain in Pagan, Myanmar (formerly Burma). Most were constructed between 1057 and 1287 during a building frenzy initiated by King Anawrahta, who formed the first Burmese kingdom in 1044.Nearly a thousand years after Anawrahtas reign, visitors can climb to the top terrace of his Shwesandaw Paya, or Sunset Pagoda, to enjoy panoramic views of the sprawling city. Many flock to monasteries, which display ornate murals, such as the Ananda Temples 554 scenes from past lives of the Buddha.Read more:/specialsections/lifelists/lifelist-pagan.html#ixzz24X9ItvXpPingxi DistrictinNew Taipei CityofTaiwanholds an annual Lantern Festival in which sky lanterns are released.There are many different large and popular waterfalls all around the world, but none offer as spectacular views as Iguazu Falls does.Sat on the border between Brazil and Argentina, it is possible to get safely into Iguazu Falls that you can benefit from over 250 degrees worth of waterfalls surrounding you. It may not be as big as some of the other waterfalls around the world, but Iguazu Falls is by far one of the most stunning.source:/most-beautiful-places-in-the-world/Reflect on the worlds largest mirrorThese tourists may look like theyre walking in the air but theyre actually standing on the worlds largest natural MIRROR.The amazing phenomenon happens when water falls on the Salar de Uyuni salt pan in Bolivia.The ground there is so flat that when it rains, there is nowhere for the water to drain away to and it creates a mirror effect which reflects the sky.Plitvice Lakes National ParkPlitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest park in Croatia. The park is filled with luscious green scenery, beautiful lagoons, and amazing waterfalls.The Iguazu Waterfalls, Argentina-Brazil BorderHeralded as the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, the Iguazu Waterfalls are a true wonder of nature. They are located at the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. While the Argentinean side allows visitors to walk right around the water or explore the National Park, the Brazilian side is known for its panoramic views and splendor.Bali Lake BratanThe Aldabra Atollis the second largest atoll in the world behind the Kiritimati atoll. It stretches 21.1 miles long and 9 miles wide. The Aldabra atoll is 26.2 feet above sea level and has a land area of 96.5 miles. The lagoon stretches 139.1 miles across; much of the lagoon will be exposed during low tide. The Aldabra Atoll includes a ring of four larger islands: Grand Terre, Malabar, Polymnie, and Picard, and a few smaller islands. The islands have no inhabitants apart from a small staff of rangers. The atoll accounts for the largest population of giant tortoises. Additional wildlife includes: hammerhead sharks, barracuda, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, mantarays, and various birds.Porcupine Mountains Waterfall, MichiganThe Presque Isle River within this area traverses a series of low falls and cascades, before dividing into two swifter and narrower channels that cut deeply into the underlying bedrock.Galpagos IslandsAn archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, 972 km (525 nmi) west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.The Galpagos Islands and its surrounding waters form an Ecuadorian province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of slightly over 25,000.The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection.The first crude navigation chart of the islands was made by the buccaneer Ambrose Cowley in 1684.dubious discuss He named the individual islands after some of his fellow pirates or after the British noblemen who helped the privateers cause. More recently, the Ecuadorian government gave most of the islands Spanish names. While the Spanish names are official, many users (especially ecological researchers) continue to use the older English names, principally because those were the names used when Charles Darwin visited.Mount EverestEarths highest mountain with a peak at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international border between China and Nepal runs across the precise summit point.The Deepest Pool In The WorldNemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home tothe worlds deepest swimming pool. The pool itself consists of a submergedstructure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two largeflat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a largecircular pit descending to a depth of 33m (108 ft).Leshan Giant BuddhaConstruction was started in 713, led by a Chinese monk named Haitong. He hoped that the Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued the shipping vessels traveling down the river. When funding for the project was threatened, he is said to have gouged out his own eyes to show his piety and sincerity. After his death, however, the construction was stuck due to insufficient funding. About 70 years later, a jiedushi decided to sponsor the project and the construction was completed by Haitongs disciples in 803.Apparently the massive construction resulted in so much stone being removed from the cliff face and deposited into the river below that the currents were indeed altered by the statue, making the waters safe for passing ships.Tunnel of Love is a Passageway for Trains and Lovers in Ukraine.The tunnel was made over many years as the passing train molded the trees lines. The train turned a luscious piece of woodland into a unique passageway as it traveled back and forth 3 times a day over several years.In addition to serving as a train route, the tunnel is used by lovers to make a wish it is said that if they are sincere in their love, their wishes will come true. If you are out and about Ukraine, dont miss this fantastic green passageway whether you are with a loved one, or on your own.Fjordlands National Park, South Island, New ZealandSays Patricia Schultz: “Think fjords, and one usually thinks Norway, or even Chile. But visit Milford Soundone of the 15 fjords that make up New Zealands largest national parkand youll see why Rudyard Kipling claimed it as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Both North and South Islands stood in for Middle Earth during the filming of Tolkiens Lord of the Ring series. Watch the movie and youll find an impressive array of landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to vast marshes. The South Island is the less inhabited of the countrys two islands, meaning lots more open areas of astonishing beauty to yourself.Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkThis is where James Cameron drew his inspiration from when he was working on Avatar. Located in the Hunan Province of China, Zhangjiajie is known for its stone pillars that reach over 1km in height and resemble the ones seen on Pandora (In the movie Avatar).Okinawa JapanThese ponds are connected under the land to the sea and are popular scuba diving spots.Shimoji Island, Okinawa, JapanShimoji Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the worlds best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. (Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.)London, England the 2012Olympicgameshost.Tufa towers mono lakeCaliforniaThe great wall of chinaHow long is the great wallMany people are curious about the overall length of the Great Wall. This question is difficult to answer as many dynas