From Croatia to Mexico, Norway to Zambia, and Iceland to China, here's some natural waterscapes widely considered the most beautiful in the world. Got a favorite?
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon - Fjaðrárgljúfur, a canyon in southeast Iceland, is known for its breathtaking beauty. It is a UNESCO Global Geopark site.
Bora Bora - French Polynesia, with Bora Bora in the lead, has its own claim to the top of any list of stunningly beautiful waterscapes.
Hauklandstrada/Loften - Norway's beaches! Who knew? This beautiful place leads the list of Norway's many astonishing waterscapes.
Plitvice Lakes - This series of 16 lakes in Croatia is interconnected by gorgeous waterfalls which cascade down rock formations. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tamúl, San Luis Potosí - Famed for its turquoise water and series of cascades, this eye-popping Mexican waterfall is the result of two rivers merging, creating a 300m-wide waterfall.
Jiuzhaigou - China's stunning Jiuzhaigou Valley is sometimes called a fairyland on earth. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Iguazu Falls - This waterfall system on the Brazil/Argentina border, is the largest in the world, and also one of the most beautiful. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Halong Bay - Vietnam's renowned bay is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lake Baikal - For those who love an icy waterscape, the gem-like turquoise ice of this Russian lake is world famous. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Victoria Falls - The pearl of Africa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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