Whether it's relaxing on a golden beach or indulging in challenging jungle hikes, there is one thing everyone wants from their holiday, to come back safely.
Here's a collection of beautiful places all over the world. These stunning places can be very deadly tourist destinations.
Mount Hua Shan plank path walk, China
The 2154 metre Mount Hua Shan's plank path walk is notorious for being one of the most deadly walking trails in the world. The tiny walkway is carved into a sacred Taoist mountain, and includes vertical ascents, sleep staircases and narrow walkways, with only a small chain to cling onto.
Tourists flock to the precarious site to reach the monasteries at the top, but the pilgrimage is thought to claim 100 lives every year.
Here's a collection of beautiful places all over the world. These stunning places can be very deadly tourist destinations.
The 2154 metre Mount Hua Shan's plank path walk is notorious for being one of the most deadly walking trails in the world. The tiny walkway is carved into a sacred Taoist mountain, and includes vertical ascents, sleep staircases and narrow walkways, with only a small chain to cling onto.
Java and Sumatra, Indonesia
Landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, floods, and volcanoes are all threatening Indonesia. But, according to the Center for Hazards and Risk Research at Columbia University, Java and Sumatra have the highest risk. The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami is probably the most famous disaster to ever hit Indonesia, causing the death of approximately 227,898 people. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered the wave. Big disasters are of course devastating, but the smaller ones cause a more regular suffering. Between 1907 and 2004 (thus before the tsunami), earthquakes killed 21,856 Indonesians, droughts killed 9,329 and volcanoes killed 17,945 people, all according to the Columbia University. But, not all areas in Java and Sumatra dangerous, only a small percentage of these two islands are truly dangerous.
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
The Irish Cliffs of Moher are a highly popular tourist destination, and attracted one million visitors in 2006. The stunning 120 meter-high cliffs consist of mainly Namurian shale and sandstone, and are home to an estimated 30,000 birds, from over 20 species. Although the natural beauty of the cliffs remains, the lack of handrails can prove dangrous for visitors. Sadly, a number of individuals have fallen to their deaths, including a doctor in 2012.
Catherine Webster, director of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience said, "we have introduced a range of visitor management and education measures at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, but unfortunately we still see visitors taking crazy risks from time to time.
Not only they putting themselves at risk but they are also increasing the chance of others going into danger either through copycat behaviour or to rescue them when they get into difficulty. They can also have a negative impact on the beautiful environment they have come to enjoy through wildlife impact, trail creep and increased erosions.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
The island of Grand Cayman is nicknamed "Hurricane Capital of the World", can you guess why? Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Isles, is hit (or brushed) by a hurricane with an average of once every 1.68 years. Since 1871, 64 storms have hit this notorious island, which is strikingly enough not ONLY known for its bad luck, but also because of the lax banking regulations and tropical beaches. A category 5 storm with win speeds approaching 150 miles per hour, Hurricane Ivan, hit Grand Cayman, dumping a foot of rain, followed by a 10-foot storm surge, plunging a quarter of the island. About 70% of the island's buildings were destroyed and the people (around 40,000) were left without clean water and power for days.
Kokoda track, Papua New Guinea
The biggest danger to travellers on the Kokoda Trail is from gastro related illness, falling down the terrainand from mosquito bites, with some insects carrying malaria.
The jungle location was made famous during World War 2, and since had been a spot Australians have returned to in order to pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives.
The 60 mile Kokoda Track has claimed the lives of six Australian trekkers, and up to 50 people have had to be airlifted out by Medivac, according to SBS World News. The Papua New Guinea track includes jungle terrain, rivers and mountains.
Danakil Desert, Ethiopia
The Danakil desert is home to barren, salty soil and unfathomble temperatures that hover around 120*F. But the otherworldly, a multi-colored landscape still attracts tourists despite the heat.
All foreign offices will advice you to never visit this desert, mainly due to a border conflict with Eritrea and the risk of getting kidnapped.
This area was described by the National Geographic as among the cruellest places on earth.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
There have been 685 deaths reported at the Gand Canyon National Park according to Our National Parks , which is 227 miles long and in places 1,800 metres high.
There are over 4.5 million visitors to the Grand Canyon annually, which sadly claims the lives of on average 12 people a year, according to park statistics. The causes of death are varied, and can be down to exhaustion, heat, dehydration, medical condition, suicide and slipping over the edge.
On 2014, a Texan father fell to his death when visiting the site with his family, adding his death to the 685 that have been reported in total, to Our National Parks.
El Salvador, Central America
San Salvador is capital city of El salvador and with over 2,000 murders in just the first half of 2015 alone, who won't think that it is not dangerous? The homicide rate of the city is 45 kills in every 100,000 population.
San Salvador has been penetrated by several gangs such as the 18th Street gang (Barrio 18) and the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), whose hostility toward each other is one of the main causes of the increased crime rate.
Mont Blanc, France
With peaks of 5,000 metres high and top win speeds on the peak reaching 95kmph it is not surprising that Mont Blanc is one of the most dangerous spot for hikers.
On average over 20,000 attempt to climb it annually. Sadly many have been injured or lost their life on the highest peak in Europe, with about 30-70 deaths per year, according to the Climbing Mont Blanc magazine.
In January last year, six friends were killed in an avalanche that occurred on the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Many guiding companies refer to Mont Blanc as a "long walk", and this coupled with gondolas who take tourists up the first 9,000 ft, result in many inexperienced walkers attempting the highest mountain in Europe.
There have also been reports of some walkers attempting the mountain in t-shirt and shorts, unaware of the fundamental risks of Mont Blanc.
The Gouter corridor is the most popular route for those climbing western Europe's highest peak but it is a dangerous area because of frequent rock falls, and it is known locally as 'the corridor of death'.
Jalisco, Mexico
Mexico is a favorite destination for many American tourists because of the low cost, close proximity, stunning blue waters and white sand beaches are endless stretches.
However, the increasing violence by drug Cartels, particularly in the state of Jalisco that has some cruise lines are rethinking their routes. The Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd. has cancelled several dates on their ports around Puerto Vallarta due to the recent rash of barriers and violent attacks.
'Death Road' La Paz, Bolivia
The 'death road' in Bolivia connects the amazon rainforest region of nothern Bolivia, or Yungas, to its capital city. The mainly single-lane road has no guard rails and cliffs of up to 600 metres, resulting in about 300 deaths every year.
Famous as being one of the most dangerous road in the world, the North Yungas Road in Bolivia is known as Death Road, referring to the hundreds of lives it claims ever year.
The 43 mile long, 2,000 ft high has no guard rails, to prevent cyclists or motorbikes falling off the steep cliff edges.
The stunning scenery attracts more than 25,000 mountain bikers every year, but the road is covered by little wooden crosses to mark the deaths, which can reach up to 300 per year.
The statistic came after a study by the Inter-American Development Bank, who proclaimed it was the World's Most Dangerous Road.
India
A number of widely reported sexual attacks against foreigners have occurred in India in recent years making some vacationers, particularly women traveling alone, wondering if it's still safe to visit. Tourism dropped nearly 25 percent after a violent gang-assault occurred in 2013, dealing a blow to the once booming industry. India is still worth the risk to many though, due to its unbelievable scenery and rich culture.
Skellig Michael, Ireland
The 180 metre high Skellig Michael boasts incredible views of the ancient monastery and Atlantic Ocean, however there is a dangerous climb to reach it, up 600 old and slippery steps.
The spectacular Skellig Michael is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean in county Kerry in Ireland.
It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, due to the ancient Christian monastery on the site, which was founded at some poin between the 6th and 8th century.
A perilous climb of 600 stairs, that are over 1000 years old, leads up the steep sides of this rocky island and are often are slippery and highly dangerous.
in 2009, two deaths led to a review of the safety conditions on the island, but they are still no handrails or fencing in place to assists with the ascent.
source:
an online travel news
The island of Grand Cayman is nicknamed "Hurricane Capital of the World", can you guess why? Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Isles, is hit (or brushed) by a hurricane with an average of once every 1.68 years. Since 1871, 64 storms have hit this notorious island, which is strikingly enough not ONLY known for its bad luck, but also because of the lax banking regulations and tropical beaches. A category 5 storm with win speeds approaching 150 miles per hour, Hurricane Ivan, hit Grand Cayman, dumping a foot of rain, followed by a 10-foot storm surge, plunging a quarter of the island. About 70% of the island's buildings were destroyed and the people (around 40,000) were left without clean water and power for days.
The biggest danger to travellers on the Kokoda Trail is from gastro related illness, falling down the terrainand from mosquito bites, with some insects carrying malaria.
The jungle location was made famous during World War 2, and since had been a spot Australians have returned to in order to pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives.
The 60 mile Kokoda Track has claimed the lives of six Australian trekkers, and up to 50 people have had to be airlifted out by Medivac, according to SBS World News. The Papua New Guinea track includes jungle terrain, rivers and mountains.
The Danakil desert is home to barren, salty soil and unfathomble temperatures that hover around 120*F. But the otherworldly, a multi-colored landscape still attracts tourists despite the heat.
All foreign offices will advice you to never visit this desert, mainly due to a border conflict with Eritrea and the risk of getting kidnapped.
This area was described by the National Geographic as among the cruellest places on earth.
There have been 685 deaths reported at the Gand Canyon National Park according to Our National Parks , which is 227 miles long and in places 1,800 metres high.
There are over 4.5 million visitors to the Grand Canyon annually, which sadly claims the lives of on average 12 people a year, according to park statistics. The causes of death are varied, and can be down to exhaustion, heat, dehydration, medical condition, suicide and slipping over the edge.
On 2014, a Texan father fell to his death when visiting the site with his family, adding his death to the 685 that have been reported in total, to Our National Parks.
San Salvador is capital city of El salvador and with over 2,000 murders in just the first half of 2015 alone, who won't think that it is not dangerous? The homicide rate of the city is 45 kills in every 100,000 population.
San Salvador has been penetrated by several gangs such as the 18th Street gang (Barrio 18) and the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), whose hostility toward each other is one of the main causes of the increased crime rate.
With peaks of 5,000 metres high and top win speeds on the peak reaching 95kmph it is not surprising that Mont Blanc is one of the most dangerous spot for hikers.
On average over 20,000 attempt to climb it annually. Sadly many have been injured or lost their life on the highest peak in Europe, with about 30-70 deaths per year, according to the Climbing Mont Blanc magazine.
In January last year, six friends were killed in an avalanche that occurred on the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Many guiding companies refer to Mont Blanc as a "long walk", and this coupled with gondolas who take tourists up the first 9,000 ft, result in many inexperienced walkers attempting the highest mountain in Europe.
There have also been reports of some walkers attempting the mountain in t-shirt and shorts, unaware of the fundamental risks of Mont Blanc.
The Gouter corridor is the most popular route for those climbing western Europe's highest peak but it is a dangerous area because of frequent rock falls, and it is known locally as 'the corridor of death'.
Mexico is a favorite destination for many American tourists because of the low cost, close proximity, stunning blue waters and white sand beaches are endless stretches.
However, the increasing violence by drug Cartels, particularly in the state of Jalisco that has some cruise lines are rethinking their routes. The Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd. has cancelled several dates on their ports around Puerto Vallarta due to the recent rash of barriers and violent attacks.
The 'death road' in Bolivia connects the amazon rainforest region of nothern Bolivia, or Yungas, to its capital city. The mainly single-lane road has no guard rails and cliffs of up to 600 metres, resulting in about 300 deaths every year.
Famous as being one of the most dangerous road in the world, the North Yungas Road in Bolivia is known as Death Road, referring to the hundreds of lives it claims ever year.
The 43 mile long, 2,000 ft high has no guard rails, to prevent cyclists or motorbikes falling off the steep cliff edges.
The stunning scenery attracts more than 25,000 mountain bikers every year, but the road is covered by little wooden crosses to mark the deaths, which can reach up to 300 per year.
The statistic came after a study by the Inter-American Development Bank, who proclaimed it was the World's Most Dangerous Road.
A number of widely reported sexual attacks against foreigners have occurred in India in recent years making some vacationers, particularly women traveling alone, wondering if it's still safe to visit. Tourism dropped nearly 25 percent after a violent gang-assault occurred in 2013, dealing a blow to the once booming industry. India is still worth the risk to many though, due to its unbelievable scenery and rich culture.
The 180 metre high Skellig Michael boasts incredible views of the ancient monastery and Atlantic Ocean, however there is a dangerous climb to reach it, up 600 old and slippery steps.
The spectacular Skellig Michael is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean in county Kerry in Ireland.
It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, due to the ancient Christian monastery on the site, which was founded at some poin between the 6th and 8th century.
A perilous climb of 600 stairs, that are over 1000 years old, leads up the steep sides of this rocky island and are often are slippery and highly dangerous.
in 2009, two deaths led to a review of the safety conditions on the island, but they are still no handrails or fencing in place to assists with the ascent.
source:
an online travel news
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