A must see at least once in your life: the most amazing canyons in the world, which will take your breath away

There are many attractions in the world that are definitely worth a visit. Edition Dailymail decided to make a selection of incredible canyons around the world that travelers should see.

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Some of the canyons are quite accessible to explore - others are so wild that you'll need months of planning and an expedition team.

Blyde River Canyon

Canyons can also be green. Blyde River, in Mpumalanga in eastern South Africa, is the largest green canyon in the world. It is 26 km (16 miles) long and 800 meters (2625 ft) deep in places. The canyon is known for its mesmerizing rock formations, beautiful waterfalls, and ancient “echo caves” that extend 24 miles (40 km) into the ground.

Ihlara Canyon

This canyon meanders through the Cappadocia region of Turkey for a distance of 15 km (9,3 miles) with the Melendiz stream flowing through its heart and circling it 26 times. Just a great place for a photo. But that is not all. More than 100 churches and 4000 cave dwellings have been carved out of the volcanic rock of the canyon, dating back to around the XNUMXth century AD.

Cheddar gorge

Located in Somerset, it is Britain's largest gorge, with cliffs rising impressively 450 feet (137 m) above the road.

Verdon gorge

It is also called the Grand Canyon of Europe. It is located in the heart of Provence in the southeast of France and is 25 km (15,5 miles) long. It has limestone cliffs that rise to a height of 2 feet (296 m). This is the largest canyon in Europe. There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to kayak through the dazzling turquoise waters, swim in them, hike the countless trails and go bird watching. The gorge is home to a variety of birds of prey, including newly introduced vultures.

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Grand Canyon

Of course, the most famous of all is the enormous Grand Canyon of Arizona, which boasts a stunning 446 km (277 miles) long, up to 29 km (18 miles) wide, and in some places more than a mile deep. Plus, it's a really old "structure" with rocks that are almost 1,8 billion years old.

Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon in Namibia is one of the most extensive canyons in Africa. It is 2300 feet (700 m) deep in places, 17 miles (27 km) wide, and extends approximately 100 miles (160 km) from the settlement of Seeheim to the Ai-Eis hot springs. Lonely Planet recommends a five-day hike that covers half its length.

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Fjadrargljufur canyon

Fjadrargljufur Canyon in southern Iceland is short and beautiful - just 2 km (1,2 miles) long and about 328 feet (100 m) deep - but it's definitely a geological feast for the eyes. Fans of Justin Bieber will recognize it as the background for the video for his 2015 hit "I'll Show You."

Indus gorge

Around Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth highest mountain at 8 m (126 ft), in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, it reaches depths of 26 to 660 m (4500 to 5200 ft).

Antelope Canyon

One of the most magical canyons in the world is the cathedral-like 36,6-meter (120-foot) Antelope Canyon in Arizona. When the rays of sunlight pass through the hole at the top, it creates the most mesmerizing scene. The canyon opened to visitors in 1997 when the Navajo Tribe declared it its park.

Waimea Canyon

The volcanic Hawaiian island of Kauai is one of Hollywood's favorite tropical locations, having served as a backdrop in Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides, King Kong and many others, and Waimea Canyon is one from blockbuster attractions. There is Waipu Falls, which cascades 244 meters (800 feet) down one of the lava cliffs. It has a characteristic red soil color, is 22,5 km (14 mi) long, 1,6 km (nearly a mile) wide and reaches a height of up to 1097 meters (3600 ft).

Colca Canyon

This canyon in Peru reaches a depth of 3501 meters (11 feet), twice the depth of the Grand Canyon. In normal times, it is one of Peru's most visited attractions, and travelers marvel not only at its vast expanse, but also at the farmland on its slopes and exotic wildlife, including llamas, pumas and the world's largest bird, the Andean condor.

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Copper canyon

Mexico's Copper Canyon, named for its copper-green walls, is actually made up of six separate canyons formed by six rivers. One of the best ways to admire the sensational scenery is on the El Chepe Copper Canyon Train.

Yarlung Tsangpo gorge

If you like canyons to have a lot of extreme sports, then the ideal place for you is the almost bottomless Yarlung Tsangpo gorge in Tibet. Its maximum depth is 5300 m (170 ft), making it one of the deepest land canyons on the planet (three times deeper than the Grand Canyon). The gorge is one of the longest canyons in the world. It passes between two stunningly high peaks: Namcha Barwa at 00 meters (7 feet) and Gyala Peri at 782 meters (25 feet). Moreover, this is one of the least explored areas of the Earth, where the fierce Yarlung Tsangpo River flows.

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Echidna-Chasm

This is an abyss in Australia's Bungle Bungle, where the walls are only two shoulders apart in places, but rise to a height of 200 meters (2656 feet).

Ordesa canyon

The 15 km (9,3 mi) Ordesa Glacier Canyon is located in a remote area of ​​the Spanish Pyrenees and is amazing for hiking. It is a paradise for unusual animals, including the brown bear, capercaillie (huge capercaillie), bearded vulture and golden eagle. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Wadi Nahr

Wadi Nahr is known as the Grand Canyon of Oman. It offers exciting hiking opportunities. A Tripadvisor reviewer wrote: "It is breathtaking to walk between the vertical canyon walls and contemplate nature in its original form."

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Taroko Gorge

The 19 km (11,8 mi) long gorge on Taiwan's east coast is known for its striking marble walls and the blue Liwu River that flows through it.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

This is a stunningly impressive 15 km (9,3 mi) long gorge in southwest China. It has an incredible depth of up to 3790 meters (12 feet), the turbulent Jinsha River and beautiful waterfalls.

Canyon de Celli

This stunning national monument has been home to the Navajo Nation for nearly 5000 years. The canyon offers a unique glimpse into the history of these tribes. The Navajo people continue to live, work, and raise their families in the rugged canyons surrounding the monument. Navajo guides conduct hiking and horseback riding through the canyon.

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Kali Gandaki Gorge

The Kali Gandaki Gorge in the Nepal Himalayas claims to be the deepest canyon in the world according to one criterion, as the Gandaki River flowing through it is 5 meters (571 feet) lower than the highest point of 18 meters (278 feet). What is not disputed is that the gorge is a world-class hiking destination.

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Itaimbesinho canyon

This 5,8-kilometer (3,6-mile) canyon in Brazil's Aparados da Serra National Park is pure Lost World material, with 720-meter (2360-foot) parallel cliffs surrounded by tropical vegetation. There are two waterfalls and plenty of wildlife, from howler monkeys to parrots.

Kings Canyon

In northern Australia lies the majestic Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, which wows visitors with 300 meters (0,2 miles) of curved sandstone cliff walls, green vegetation and rock pools at the bottom of the canyon. Those who love first-class views of the gorge can take the challenging 6-kilometer (3,7 miles) walk around the loop.

Dades gorge

The 45-kilometer (27-mile) Dades Gorge is one of the many reasons to travel to Morocco. The canyon was carved over millions of years by the Dades River, and in some places the sandstone and limestone cliffs rise up to 500 meters (1600 ft).

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