Huwebes, Agosto 18, 2011

natural wonders of Asia


an update of the voting trend of the new 7 wonders of the world in Asia.
 enjoy~

Al-Hasa Oasis

Al-Hasa Oasis, accounting for 30,000 acres, is the largest natural oasis in Saudia Arabia and all of Asia.
Rank: 1


Sundarbans Forest

Largest collection of tidal halophytic mangroves in the world and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Rank: 2


Cox’s Bazar Beach

Longest unbroken natural sandy beach extending 125 km along the coast of Bangladesh.
Rank: 3


Chocolate Hills

Over 1,268 similarly cone shaped hills spread over 20 square miles creating a sea of haycock hills.
Rank: 4


Dead Sea

At 1,378 below sea level, the shores are the lowest spot on the earth's surface. Also the deepest hypersaline lake in the world.
Rank: 5


Puerto Princesa

Longest underground river in Asia.
Rank: 6


Tubbataha Reef

Two atoll coral reef system that is home to over 1,000 species and marine life that rivals the Great Barrier Reef.
Rank: 7


Cedars of Lebanon

Native cedars in the Mediterranean area reaching heights of 130 feet and diameters measuring just over 8 feet.
Rank: 8


Ha Long Bay

1,969 monolithic islands that feature caves, a grotto, lakes and secluded beaches.
Rank: 9


Jeita Grotto

Longest explored cave in Lebanon and home to the longest stalactite in the world.
Rank: 10


Mount Fuji

The tallest mountain in Japan and considered one of the "Three Holy Mountains."
Rank: 11


K2

Second highest mountain in the world reaching a peak of 28,251 feet but considerably more challenging to climb than Everest.
Rank: 12


Huangshan Mountain

Spectacular mountain and surrounding area sculpted with rock formations, oddly shaped pines, hot springs and misty clouds.
Rank: 13


Guilin Mountains

Incredible misty limestone mountains and rock formations that follow the Li River.
Rank: 14



Mount Damavand

Highest peak in the Middle East and highest volcano in all of Asia.
Rank: 15


-->Philippines with 3 entries. Love and take care of our nature!~

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