Lonely Planet voted 10 most beautiful wonders on the planet

The famous tourist site publishes the list of the world's most beautiful landmarks in mid-August, in 'Ultimate Travel List', based on expert reviews.

10 most beautiful wonders of the new planet have been announced

1. Population complex of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The complex consists of more than 1,000 temples and tombs with unique Khmer architecture, considered to be the largest religious monument in the world.Temple in the first half of the 12th century under King Suryavarman II to worship the god Vishnu in Hinduism.By the end of the 12th century, Angkor Wat from a Hindu religious center turned to Buddhism and continues to this day.

2. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Stretching for nearly 3,000 kilometers of northeastern Australia, it is home to the world's largest coral network with thousands of species of fish and marine life.

3. Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu consists of more than 150 buildings with stone walls that do not use mortar, only stone slabs that fit together mysteriously.Known as the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham on July 24, 1911, and became one of the most popular tourist attractions in South America with 1, 2 million visitors a year.

4. Great Wall, China

This is the only work on earth that can be seen from the moon.The 8,851 km long wall, built with earth and stone from the 5th century BC to the 16th century, protects China from the attacks of the Hungarians and Mongols.

5. Taj Mahal Temple, India

The temple was built by Taj Shah Jahan to be Taj Mahal to commemorate his third wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal died when she gave birth to the 14th child. The temple was built by about 20,000 people during 22 years with a construction cost of up to 320 million rupees.The temple is made of marble and 28 kinds of gemstones with magnificent architecture.

6. Grand Canyon National Park, USA

This park dates back to 2 billion years of geology with the amazing natural phenomenon of the Grand Canyon gorge cut by the Colorado River, creating a 446 km long, 1.6 km deep ravine.

7. The Colosseum, Italy

The arena consists of 50,000 seats for the audience to witness the competitions of the gladiatorians built from 70-72 AD.The Colosseum has long been considered the symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most beautiful Roman architectural forms left.

8. Iguazú Falls, Brazil

This spectacular waterfall lies on the borders of Brazil and Argentina.The waterfall is taller and wider than Niagara Falls, with two floors consisting of 275 large and small waterfalls pouring down in the form of horseshoes.The name falls to the Guarani natives called Iguazu which means 'big water'.

9. Palace of Alhambra, Spain

The palace was built by the Moors from Northwest Africa, who ruled the medieval Spain in the Narsid architectural style, with ivory and jeweled arches and statues with abstract drawings showing bold Islamic culture.Alhambra Palace is located on Sabîka hill with 720 m in length and 220 m in width.

10. Aya Sofya, Turkey

This is both a basilica, both a mosque and a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.The building was built some 1,500 years ago on the orders of Byzantine emperor Justinian I, demanding that it embody the heavenly paradise and overshadow the beauty of wonders in Rome.