Here's What National Parks Look Like In 20 Different Countries
Bring on the wanderlust.

National Parks are home to some of the most incredible landscapes in the world — from surreal fairy chimneys in Turkey, to volcanic islands in Indonesia, to sweeping sand dunes in Brazil. Below, you'll find wanderlust-worthy National Parks from all over the world. Happy travels!
1. China: Guilin and Lijiang River National Park

Set in southern China, the best way to see this unique setting made up of karst pillars, spiked cliffs, and dense forests is by river cruise.
China: Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park

Jiuzhaigou Valley is known for its multi-colored lakes and waterfalls. The water is so crystal clear, you can see right to the bottom.
2. Brazil: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

When the rainy season comes around, these rolling sand dunes become speckled with crystal-clear, turquoise lagoons.
USA: Grand Teton National Park

This park encompasses the Teton Mountain range and Jackson Hole, a valley that serves as a popular year-round tourist destination.
USA: Channel Islands National Park

California is home to more national parks than any other U.S. state, including this one, which contains five of the eight channel islands just off the Pacific coast.
5. Turkey: Göreme National Park

Located in Cappadocia, Göreme National Park is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive rock formations known as "fairy chimneys."
7. Indonesia: Komodo National Park

This volcanic island may look tranquil, but it's actually inhabited by thousands of giant lizards (aka Komodo Dragons), which exist no where else in the world.
9. Canada: Banff National Park

Banff, Canada's oldest national park, is nestled in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. Doesn't that jade blue glacial lake make you feel some type of way?
10. Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park

This Croatian park — one of the most scenic spots in all of Europe — is made up of 16 towering lakes all joined together by cascading waterfalls.
11. Thailand: Ao Phang Nga National Park

Comprised of dozens of islands and giant limestone cliffs emerging from the Andaman Sea, Ao Phang Nga is one of the most photogenic spots in Thailand. It's home to the so-called "James Bond Island," made famous by the movie "The Man with the Golden Gun."
12. Iceland: Thingvellir National Park

If you watch "Game of Thrones," you'll probably recognize Thingvellir National Park. It's located about an hour outside of Reykjavik along the Golden Circle route.
14. Namibia: Namib-Naukluft National Park

So barren, the majority of this park isn't accessible for people to visit. At its northernmost point lies Sandwich Harbour, where enormous sand dunes blend into the Atlantic Ocean.
15. Australia: Port Campbell National Park

The hallmark of this stretch of land in Victoria are The Twelve Apostles: a series of limestone stacks that jut out from the Southern (or Antarctic) Ocean.
16. France: Calanques National Park

Just a short trip from the city of Marseilles on France's southern coast, Calanques is a 20-mile stretch of limestone cliffs and azure seas. Cars are banned from the area all throughout the summer, making it the perfect time to visit and hike the scenic trails.
17. Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls National Park

This park, which contains the Zambezi River, forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. On the Zimbabwe side, you'll find Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world.
18. Italy: Cinque Terre National Park

The protected area of Cinque Terre is made up of five colorful fishing villages — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore — that look like they've come to life from the pages storybook.
20. Colombia: Tayrona National Park

This picturesque coastline sits where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains meets the Caribbean Sea. The landscape is made of golden sandy shores, palm trees, dense rainforests, and crystal-blue waters.