Each waterfall has its own impressiveness that you won’t
soon forget. Some of the waterfalls are watery pits of terror that will
challenge the adventurous side in you, and some others will give fun adventures
for the entire family.
List of 10 Most
Stunning Waterfalls In The World:
These waterfalls definitely have to be in your bucket list.
1. Yosemite Falls,
California, USA
Yosemite Falls is breathtaking waterfall located in the Yosemite
National Park in California. This park is a home to many stunning
waterfalls, but Yosemite Falls with the height of 2,425 feet (739 meters) is
the tallest one.
More stunning facts about Yosemite Falls are: this waterfall
turns into a firefall once a year, such an amazing phenomenon to be watched; it
is accessible to anyone, including to the wheelchair user; April through June
is when the water flow at its strongest.
2. Ban Gioc-Detian
Falls, Vietnam and China
The epic Ban Gioc-Detian Falls refers to two waterfalls that
straddle the borders of Vietnam and China. Ban Gioc waterfall on the Vietnamese side, and Detian fall on the
Chinese side. Both Ban Gioc-Detian form
one of the largest waterfalls in the whole of Asia.
Ban Gioc-Detian Falls are the jewels of mother nature with a
width of 656 feet (200 meters) and a height of 229.6 feet (70 meters) over
three separate tiers. The karst peaks and green surrounds are adding the charm
to the already shimmering crowns of Ban Gioc-Detian Falls.
3. Gullfoss, Iceland
Gullfoss is an incredible waterfall located in Iceland, that
fed by Iceland’s second largest glacier named Langjökull. Gullfoss has the
height of around 32 meters, and attracts visitors with its enchanting rainbow
on sunny days.
In the early 20th century, an English investor almost bought
the waterfall and wanted to turn it into an electricity producer. But after the
daughter of the owner fought hard to have the contract voided, the government
can now own Gullfoss and allow anyone to visit it.
The waterfall named by locals as Gullfoss, which means Golden Falls. Today, Gullfoss is the
ultimate Icelandic tourist attraction. Thousands of visitors flock in droves
to this gorgeous waterfall every year.
4. Iguazu Falls,
Brazil and Argentina
Iguazu Falls is also known as the Iguassu Falls or Iguacu Falls. Literally, Iguazu means ‘big water’. This giant
waterfall spans on the border of Brazilian state of Paraná and Argentine
province of Misiones.
Iguazu Falls comprises 275 individual falls. The heart of
the falls is known as Devil’s Throat, has a width of 490 feet (150 meters) and
length of 2,296.5 feet (700 meters). This majestic waterfall is stunning
indeed.
5. Kaieteur Falls,
Guyana
Kaieteur Falls is the highest single-drop waterfall in the
world, with the height of 741 feet (226 meters) and the width varies from
250-400 feet (76-122 meters). This natural wonder located in the Kaieteur
National Park in Guyana.
The thick verdant surroundings is adding the impressiveness
to this gorgeous waterfall. Though Kaieteur Falls is not as tall as some other
waterfalls, but it is still epic, especially because there is a perpetual
hurricane at the base of Kaieteur Falls.
6. Niagara Falls,
Canada and USA
Niagara Falls, located on the Canadian and
USA borders, is one of the most popular waterfalls in the world.
Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls,
and Horseshoe Falls.
Millions of people visit Niagara Falls each year. There are
few ways where visitors can experience the truly majestic of Niagara Falls: from
the Niagara Parkway, the Skylon Tower, the walkway, or from above on a
helicopter.
7. Pearl Shoal Waterfalls,
China
Pearl Shoal Waterfalls is located in the northern Sichuan
Province in southwestern China. Within the forested landscape of the Jiuzhai
Valley National Park, to be exact. The waterfalls can be found on one of the
White Dragon River’s tributaries.
The top of the waterfalls is 533 feet (162.5 meters) wide
and the height is 130 feet (40 meters). Pearl Shoal Waterfalls is beautiful but
deadly, because high rains often cause the falls to swell to a lethal level.
Nonetheless, Pearl Shoal Waterfalls is a breathtaking natural scene to visit.
8. Sutherland Falls,
New Zealand
This incredible waterfall is located in the Fiordland
National Park, New Zealand’s South Island. Sutherland Falls is named after the
explorer Donald Sutherland.
Sutherland Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the
world, as it features three waterfalls for a total of 1,904 feet (580 meters).
To view the incredible natural beauty of Sutherland Falls, visitors can take
Milford Track to hike to the base of the falls.
9. Victoria Falls,
Zambia and Zimbabwe
Fed by the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls is located on the
border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This waterfalll can be
considered as a “royal waterfall”, as it’s named after Queen Victoria.
With the width of two kilometers and height of 354 feet (108
meters), Victoria Falls is incredibly powerful. Its beautiful mist can be seen
from 20 kilometers away, and its powerful sound can be heard from 40 kilometers
away.
Victoria Falls is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
for being “the most impressive to be found anywhere in the world”. Victoria
Falls is amazing all year round, but if you want to see it at its best, make
sure to visit during February and March.
10. Angel Falls,
Venezuela
Angel Falls, also known as the El Salto Ángel, has the height of 3,212 feet (979 meters). Angel
Falls is 15 times taller than the Niagara Falls, and for sure, it is one of the
tallest waterfall on the planet earth.
The magical beauty of Angel Falls is located in the Canaima
National Park in southeastern Venezuela. Its water drops down from the
flat-topped plateau known as Devils Mountain (Auyán-Tepuí).
These finest waterfalls
have taken my breath away, and I’m sure yours as well.
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