 Mu Cang Chai rice paddies in Yen Bai province have gained Instagram frame for their impressive photos angles in a topographically challenging region. Each year, the colors change from green (in late spring and summer) to yellow (in October) as the rice ripens. |
 Northern Lights, Manitoba, Canada: This phenomenon can be seen in high-latitude regions nearest the Arctic and Antarctica, in an array of colors from soft yellow to vibrant green to deep purple. Alaska, Greenland, Finland, Norway, and Canada are some of the best places to catch the aurora. Though the phenomenon happens year round, the best time to see the Northern Lights is during winter or spring—specifically, December through April—when skies are darker and clearer. |
The Highlands, Scotland: A mountainous region in northwest Scotland, the Highlands are known for their windswept beauty. The Highlands include fairy-tale castles, beaches, and ruins. You'll get some of the best weather in May and June.
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 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Japan: This lush bamboo grove on the outskirts of Kyoto is not only a dizzying, peaceful respite from Japan’s often busy energy. Arrive after 10 a.m. and you’ll run into the hordes. |
 The Maldives: A chain of 26 atolls and more than 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives is one of the most sought-after tropical destinations in the world. With world-renowned diving sites and resorts that are the definition of luxury, the country offers the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. |
Other famous places in the list include the Blue Lake in Iceland, Dead Sea, Grape Hyacinths in the Netherlands, Provence in France France, and Lofoten Islands in Norway.