The most incredible places on Earth you need to see

NO, these places are not just figments of your imagination, they actually do exist. These are the most stunning places on Earth.

Image Name: Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Photographer Name: Jassen Todorov, 2nd place Image Description: I flew across the country to capture this spectacular natural wonder. At sunrise and 11,000 feet, I overcame high winds and turbulence while trying to maintain altitude and capture the right angle without people on the walkway. This place is not only remote but flying over mountains and high terrain is dangerous. While circling, I felt I didn't want to leave. There are just not enough words to describe magic. Picture: Jassen Todorov, 2nd place, USA National Award, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

BELIEVE it or not, the surreal spots mentioned in this list do exist — not just Photoshopped images or a figment of your imagination. Get ready to have your mind blown, with this Skyscanner list of 10 stunning places on earth you might not even know existed.

1. Grand Prismatic Spring — Wyoming, USA

It’s grand, prismatic, and the Americans aptly call it the Grand Prismatic Spring. Known as one of the world’s largest hot springs, this wondrous natural pool has rainbow-coloured waters and is so incredibly vast in size that even the most seasoned photographers are set to be awe-struck.

Like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Picture: Jassen Todorov.

2. Torres del Paine National Park — Patagonia, Chile

The Torres del Paine National Park, with its glorious rivers, lakes, glaciers and mountains, is not just an awe-inspiring sight to behold, but it also has a classic trekking route that offers the thrill of a lifetime.

Deemed one of the finest and most beautiful parks in South America, Torres del Paine National Park is certainly a can’t-miss destination for adventurists and those extremely fond of nature photography.

One of the most beautiful parks in the world. Picture: Manuel Fuentes.

3. Salar de Uyuni — Bolivia

Mesmerising and strangely beautiful, Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, will leave you speechless — when it magically transforms into a gigantic sky-reflecting mirror during Bolivia’s rainy season. Frozen during winter, Salar de Uyuni is also the largest saltwater lake in the world.

You’ll feel like you’ve reached another planet. Picture: Lonely Planet.

4. Northern Lake Baikal — Russia

Speaking of big lakes, no list of the world’s most fascinating surreal spots is complete without the inclusion of the world’s oldest, deepest and largest freshwater lake — Russia’s Northern Lake Baikal.

Named the “Galapagos of Russia”, this UNESCO World Heritage site is so old and isolated that it has produced one of the richest and most bizarre freshwater faunas in the world.

5. Huacachina — Peru

Built around a gorgeous blue-green watering hole in the 1930s, this aesthetically perfect, laid-back desert oasis boasts a fabulous collection of restaurants and resorts. Surrounded by massive sand dunes, this Peruvian town happens to be a paradise for adrenaline-seekers too, offering a handful of outdoor adventures, including sand-boarding and 4-wheel dune drives.

Oh, and legend has it that the town’s laguna is home to an ethereal creature — a mermaid — who takes one man away every year.

A rare respite from the desert heat.

6. Antelope Canyon — Arizona, USA

A must-see spot for Instagram addicts and photography enthusiasts, Arizona’s Antelope Canyon is an otherworldly slot canyon with exceptionally striking corkscrews and cracks that create a fascinating natural light show.

A photographer’s dream.

7. The Dark Hedges — Northern Ireland

Looks familiar? Big-time Game of Thrones fanatics will easily recognise this gloomy and lush Irish spot as Kingsroad. And while this amazing spot looks like it was fabricated by state-of-the-art CGI movie effects, Dark Hedges is real.

As a matter of fact, flocks of travellers and photography junkies alike arrive here on a daily basis to snap photos of the dark and beautiful tunnel that was formed naturally by the surrounding serpentine trees.

The perfect location for a Game of Thrones scene.

8. Kung Si Waterfall — Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang, one of the hottest backpacking destinations in Asia, is home to the breathtaking Kuang Si Falls — a splashing three-tier natural masterpiece with tempting crystal clear blue waters.

9. Mount Rinjani — Lombok, Indonesia

Reaching Mount Rinjani’s summit isn’t easy by any means. After all, you need to go on a rather tough two-day climb with steep slopes, just to reach the top of this natural wonder. But once you’ve reached it, you’ll be treated to spectacular panoramas that are bound to take your breath away.

One of the world’s natural wonders is a tough slog to the top. Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images

10. The Door to Hell — Turkmenistan

With its blazing lava pool and inferno-like look, it’s easy to see why people call Turkmenistan’s Darvaza Crater “the Door to Hell”. A fiery crater set amidst a desolated landscape, this strange wonder truly looks like a gateway to the place of torment.