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Winter is here and for those who like to travel in winter, this post is especially for you. There are many beautiful destinations in the world to travel in winter. It's hard to choose where to plan a trip for winter vacation as you have many choices.
So, here are my Top 10 destinations to visit this winter around the world.
1. Whitefish, Montana, USA
Whitefish is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. Whitefish offers close access to the hanging valleys and emerald peaks of Glacier National Park, plus all facets of mountain, lake and river adventures. Whitefish is located just 15 miles north of Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell. Whitefish is considered one of the best-eating freshwater fish there is because the fish lives in icy northern lakes, the meat has a high fat content, making it an excellent candidate for smoking.
Top places to visit:
Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish Lake State Park
City Beach
Stumptown Art Studio
Sunti World Art Gallery
FlyBoard of Montana
Depot Park
2. Gullfoss, Iceland
Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. There is no admission or entrance fee to view or walk around the Gullfoss waterfall, and parking at the parking lot is also free. Icelanders, being keen travelers themselves, will insist it is the most beautiful waterfall in the world. The water in Hvítá river travels from the glacier Langjökull, before cascading 32 meters (105 feet) down Gullfoss’ two stages in a dramatic display of nature’s raw power because of the waterfall’s two stages, Gullfoss should actually be thought of as two separate features. The first, shorter cascade is 11 metres (36 feet), whilst the second drop is 21 metres (69 feet). The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach heights of up to 70 metres (230 feet), descending into the great Gullfossgjúfur canyon. Geologists believe that this canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the beginning of the last age.
Top places to visit:
Gullfoss waterfalls
Thingvellir
Haukadalur
Gulffoss Kaffi
3. Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Located on top of the world, it contains endless areas of unspoilt, raw Arctic wilderness. Svalbard consists of all the islands, islets and skerries between 74° and 81° north latitude and 10° and 35° east longitude. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time. Svalbard has fascinated travellers for a long time. Rich wildlife, arctic nature, and old mining towns are all found on the islands, which have a stark and eerie beauty that’s all their own.
Top places to visit:
Longyearbyen
Ny Alesund
Barentsburg
Pyramiden
Svalbard Museum
Swalbard brewery
4. Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km from the capital city, Ljubljana. With its bluish-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke as backdrops, Bled is Slovenia's most popular resort, drawing everyone from honeymooners lured by the over-the-top romantic setting to backpackers, who come for the hiking, biking, water-sports and canyoning possibilities.
Top Places to visit:
Vintgar Gorge
Bled Castle
Bled Island
Lake Bled
5. Lake Baikal, Russia
Lake Baikal is an ancient, massive lake in the mountainous Russian region of Siberia, north of the Mongolian border. Considered the deepest lake in the world, it’s circled by a network of hiking paths called the Great Baikal Trail. The village of Listvyanka, on its western shoreline, is a popular for wintertime ice-skating and dog sledding. Lake Baikal is so large that it is often mistaken for a sea, Russia's Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest lake in the world, and the largest freshwater lake by volume. Famous for its crystal clear waters and unique wildlife.
Top Places to visit:
Shaman Rock
Khoboy
Ushkan Islands
Svjatoy Nos
Ogoy Island
Olkhon Gate
6. Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan
Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, and is located in the valley of the Yokoyu-River, in the northern part of the prefecture. The name Jigokudani, meaning "Hell's Valley", is due to the steam and boiling water that bubbles out of small crevices in the frozen ground, surrounded by steep cliffs and formidably cold and hostile forests. It is famous for its large population of wild Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata), more commonly referred to as snow monkeys, that go to the valley during the winter, foraging elsewhere in the national park during the warmer months. The monkeys descend from the steep cliffs and forest to sit in the warm waters of the onsen (hotsprings), and return to the security of the forests in the evenings.
Top places to visit (Nearby):
Shibu Onsen
Manza Onsen
Sai-no-kawara outdoor bath
Kusatsu Onsen
Oni-no-Chagama (The Devil's Teakettle)
7. Harbin City, China
Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang, China’s northernmost province. With its often harsh winters, Harbin is heralded as the Ice City for its well-known winter tourism and recreations. Harbin is notable for its ice sculpture festival in the winter. Besides being well known for its historical Russian legacy, the city serves as an important gateway in Sino-Russian trade today. The city grew in the late 19th century with the influx of Russian engineers constructing the eastern leg of the Trans-Siberian Railroad. The city's Russian architecture includes its green-domed Saint Sophia Cathedral, an Eastern Orthodox church now a local history museum. Across the river, Sun Island Park is famed for year-round ice sculptures.
Top Places to visit:
Saint Sophia's Church
Yabuli Ski Resort
Long Ta
Bingxue Big World
Zhaolin Park
Harbin Polarland
Harbin Stalin Park
Taiyang Island
8. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentinian Patagonia. Perito Moreno is perhaps the region's most famous glacier because it periodically cuts off the major southern arm (known as Brazo Rico) of Lake Argentino. The glacier advances right across the lake until it meets the opposite shoreline, and the ice tongue is “grounded” (not floating) so that it forms a natural dam. In recent years, trekking tours on the ice have gained popularity. The two standard tours are a "mini-trekking" option, consisting of a short walk of about an hour and a half, and a "big ice" version, which is usually about five hours. Due to its size and accessibility, Perito Moreno is one of the major tourist attractions in southern Patagonia and the rupture of this glacier is considered one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world. The rupture events benefit the area by producing enormous international visibility, which translates into sources of income for the region's growing tourism development, which has its support base in the city of El Calafate. The city has an international airport, with many tour companies running daily tours.
9. Uludağ, Turkey
Uludağ, the ancient Mysian Olympus, is a mountain in Bursa Province, Turkey, with an elevation of 2,543 m. In Turkish, Uludağ means "great mountain". Today, renowned as the 'Snow Paradise', Uludağ is the most popular winter sports centre in Turkey. Its high slopes are covered with a good quality snow between December and April. Catering for all demands and providing hire facilities, guides and trainers, the ski resort is overrun with tourists from all over the world. You can enjoy all the fun without having to carry around clothes and equipment. Uludağ has 13 different pistes suitable for alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and heli-skiing. These pistes are graded according to ability and expertise and all equipped with aerial and surface lifts. There are also snowmobiles and ATV trips through the snow-covered pine forests.
Activities to do:
Uludag ski resort
Kardanadam
Bursa Parasut
Karneyaz Rental Kayak Okulu
10. Abisko, Sweden
Abisko is a small village in Sweden, north of the Arctic Circle. Just out of town, extending from the southwestern shore of Torneträsk Lake, is Abisko National Park. Surrounded by mountains, it shelters lemmings and reindeer, plus the Lapp orchid. The King’s Trail begins in the park and leads to Hemavan, in the south. The Aurora Sky Station, on Mount Nuolja, is an observation center for the Northern Lights. It is known Abisko National Park & as an observation point for the Northern lights.
Top Places to visit:
Abisko National Park
Abiskojokk
Njullá
Abisko guide
Silverfallet
Tornetrask
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