Whether located on volcanic craters or on national borders, the lakes on the list below attract visitors with their magical scenery and shimmering, magical water colors.
1. West Lake, Hangzhou (China): An endless source of inspiration for Chinese poets, painters and calligraphers for centuries, in 2011, West Lake in Hangzhou, eastern China, was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The beauty of West Lake is reflected in the differences between the four seasons of the year, the time of day and the weather. In different seasons, visitors can feel the unique beauty of West Lake from different angles, and each visitor to West Lake has their own unique harvest.
2. Kelimutu (Indonesia): Kelimutu is a mysterious three-colored lake located on a volcano crater in Moni, a national park on the island of Flores, Indonesia. Not only does it consist of three lakes with three different colors: red, green and blue, Kelimutu also has a unique ability to change color.
3. Como (Italy): Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy is one of the most famous lakes in Europe, with vibrant water activities and picturesque hiking trails. Many of the villas on this beautiful lake are now owned by celebrities.
4. Loch Ness (Scotland): Loch Ness or Loch Ness is a large and deep lake in the Scottish Highlands, stretching 37 km southwest of the city of Inverness. The lake has a surface area of 15.8 m above sea level. This lake is famous for the legend of the "Loch Ness monster".
5. Titicaca (Peru and Bolivia): Straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia, Titicaca, at 3,812 meters, is the highest lake in the world that can be navigated by large ships.
The boat takes visitors from the peaceful town of Copacabana to the mystical Isla del Sol, where rustic homes nestle among terraced fields of potatoes, beans and quinoa grown by Bolivians with their signature bowler hats.
6. Victoria (Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya): With an area of 69,000 square kilometers and a circumference of 3,440 kilometers, Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and the second largest in the world. The lake is located in the border area of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
The lake is formed from a large crack near the equator located between the east and west of the Great Rift valley, on the lake surface there are many small archipelagos, including the famous Sesse archipelago, a beautiful land very suitable for those who want to find a place to relax and sightsee.
7. Dal (Kashmir, India): Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the most beautiful lake in the Indian Kashmir region and is known as the “Lake of Flowers”, “Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir” or “Jewel of Srinagar”.
Many visitors will surely be attracted by the clear water of Dal Lake, quietly reflecting the mountains and white clouds in the distance.
8. Baikal (Russia): Immense and majestic - Lake Baikal is considered the green pearl of Siberia, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Russia. Most studies suggest that Lake Baikal was formed about 25 - 30 million years ago.
The oldest, largest and deepest lake in the world, there are many reasons to visit Lake Baikal. It is said that more than 300 rivers flow into it and that Lake Baikal holds one-fifth of the world's fresh water.
With its unique natural beauty and rich flora and fauna, Lake Baikal was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1996.
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