10 Dangerous Tourist Places in the World

Most dangerous tourist destinations in the world

Charming? Yes, definitely. Risky? Also, yes. Italy's Sant'Agata de'Goti is as dangerous as exotic. The gorgeous medieval town comes with a sharp twist that you might not expect. It is perched right on top of a steep bluff atop a river gorge. So, while the historical place does give the vibe of 'the end of the world', best be careful when visiting the place as one slip can cost you a lot!

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Also known as the Love Nest, The Swallow's Nest in Ukraine is actually quite popular for being one of the curious remnants of Imperial Russia. Perched right on the edge of the Gaspra with the blue Crimean Sea below, the gorgeous castle of The Swallow's Nest is interesting and even comes with fascinating facts. One such fact that we'd like to humour you with is that the castle constructed in 1911 has even survived an earthquake! Now, do you wish to visit this dangerous tourist place?

China comes with many cool places to visit. But the one dangerous tourist destination that might intrigue and pique your interest is the Hanging Temple. Touted to be an architectural wonder, the temples have been constructed into the sides of the cliff in proximity to Mount Heng in the Shanxi Province. The maze of passageways further add to the adrenaline-pumped thrills of the dangerous tourist place. A successful visit here would surely be a fun endeavor.

Imagine a gas field continuously burning since 1971 and counting! Also known as Turkmenistan Darvaza Gas Crater, Gates of Hell is actually a natural gas field area which is located within an underground cave and has managed to earn itself a reputation of being one of the most dangerous places on earth. Apparently, geologists had to set fire to the place to contain the spread of methane gas from the region, resulting in the incessant fire, not ceasing to extinguish!

Another perilous church setting which requires you to make the climb is the popular Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe in France. Perched on a volcanic plug about 280 ft tall, the fascinating little pilgrimage comes with many rocky needle formations, making a tourist's climb more dramatic and challenging. Reaching the top might not be everyone's cup of tea.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Having said that, just a bird's eye view of Meteora in Greece should convince you of the dangers that come with the place. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece is a holy place which has vast complex giant rock pillars and monasteries. So what makes the place one of the most dangerous tourist destinations? The surreal landscape which is right on the edge of a cliff should make the cut for a life-threatening travel endeavour. Can you be careful enough to visit the place?

There's a very sound reason behind naming this twisted path in the Amazon rainforest as the 'Death Road'. The North Yungas Road or Death Road is a very tricky and dangerous place to visit as it comes with unprecedented climatic conditions that affect the accessibility. It has been recorded that about 300 drivers up until 1994 succumbed to the place's twisted paths and extreme fog, waterfalls, landslides and falling off cliffs. The hairpin turns are super risky and life-threatening.

About 25 miles off the coast of Brazil lies this popular island called Snake Island. Did you know that Snake Island has been declared illegal by the Brazilian government, owing to the lifeless fishermen returning on boats, drowned in a pool of blood? It is believed that the deadliest serpent in the world, the golden lancehead snakes, reside on this island and even own it, in a way!

Russia's winters are no laughing matter. The extreme temperatures of the place have been known to leave many die of frostbites and terrible climatic conditions. Oymyakon is one such place in Russia which is even deemed the most dangerous place to visit in the world, owing to its unimaginable climatic conditions. Staying here is a risk not worth taking as the bitter cold would leave you uncomfortable or even make it difficult to survive. Not to mention the lack of food with zero vegetation is just too unfavourable.

These places surely sound surreal and exciting for a trip, right? But it is best to first prepare yourself for all kinds of challenges that might come your way, if you do plan to visit the most dangerous places in the world.