12 Most Colourful Places on the Planet- for your Vacation Visionboard

Are you familiar with Tim Burton's movie, Edward Scissorhands? Do you remember the hues of houses in the town where Edward resides? Well, a look at Bo-Kaap's colourful buildings will certainly take you back to the film. The buildings in this part of Cape Town is lit with bright and flashy hues on the houses as it is overlooked by the Table mountain. Walking on the streets of Bo-kaap with its blast of colours is something you should explore.

Sure, Japan's pink cherry blossoms are a rage for the lovely shades they form on the canvas. However, you will be thoroughly amazed by the wonderful purple wisteria trees that also bloom in spring! Located in the Kawachi Fuji Gardens, some six hours away from Tokyo, the wisteria tunnel will make you feel like you're in a Disney movie. The pastel hues certainly bring out a romantic vibe which makes it one of the best places to visit in Japan.

Nestled amid the beautiful Himalayan Range, the Valley of Flowers National Park is a visual treat to those who seek natural bliss. The floral pastures with streams running in the background while endless meadows poppies, orchids, daisies and other flowers bloom is a sight to the sore eyes. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in the world.

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Famously known as the River of Five Colours, the Cano Cristales river in Colombia is one such spot you would love to dive into! Thanks to some of the unique water plants that inhabit in the river bank, the water reflects hues of red, yellow, green, black and blue. Plus, depending on the sunlight, the water's hues dance about and marvel spectators. It is one of the most vibrant sites and best places to visit when in Colombia.

Aurora Borealis, or famously known as Northern Lights, is a stunning display of lights that can be experienced predominantly in the Arctic and Antarctica belts. The countless splash of colours across the sky is the best natural light show that you will ever get to see in your life! From soft hues of yellow merging with the vivacity of greens to the alluring blues meeting deep purple, these colours will be an experience of a lifetime. You can find them in Norway, Finland, Greenland, Alaska and Canada.

Much like the Smurf-town of Júzcar, Spain, which is washed up in blue, the city of Chefchaouen, located in the Rif Mountains, is also a blue utopia. The buildings literally reflect the bright blue sky and there is a reason why the town is painted the specific hue. Turns out, when Jewish refugees moved to the city in the 1930s from Spain, they brought along their culture and custom of painting things blue with a view to reflect divinity.

Entering the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand would make you feel like you're playing a part in Journey to The Centre of the Earth movie! The caves light up and glow, thanks to a species of glow worm that reside in it. You can find some day tour packages on our experiences page. Meet strangers on the tour and make connections while you collectively experience the brilliance of Waitomo Caves!

Located a little over 175 miles to the Northwest of Hanoi, this topographically challenged locale has found quite some Instagram fame. With rice paddies strategically placed on the angular region, Mu Cang Chai is quite a spectacle. The green hues of the place further add more vibrance to the picturesque landmark.

Great Blue Hole, located a few miles off the coast of Belize, is a 1,000 foot wide vertical sinkhole, brought to popularity by explorer, Jacques Cousteau. The circular sinkhole is a magnet to divers and is known to be one of the best diving spots in the world. Well, it has been claimed to be one by the ocean explorer and from an aerial view, you would be convinced too that the place literally beckons divers from around the world to come over. Not to mention the shades of blue offered by the site that sparks beauty.

Being surrounded by an endless stretch of lavenders sounds super romantic, right? Well, experiencing it is also quite memorable. France's Provence, which houses the beautiful lavender fields, is a purple paradise! The delicate shades of lavender flowers settled perfectly on top of light green stems is just a visual treat. Not to mention how these fields also smell delightful.

A three-hour ride away from Chile's San Pedro de Atacama, Laguna Colorado offers the blood red hued salt lake. While the lake is just three feet deep, it sprawls across 14,000 acres and reflects a blush hue, thanks to its extreme level of alkalinity. The lake is also house to rare flamingo species who simply camouflage in the lake. With the serenity and beauty that the lake has to offer, it easily becomes one of the best travel destinations!

The United States of America boasts pristine landscapes of natural beauties ranging from fabulous dense forests to grand canyons. The Yellowstone National Park is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only does it house the third largest hot spring globally but also gives tourists a plethora of hues to absorb. The Grand Prismatic Spring, situated at the heart of the national park, offers multitudes of colours ranging from fiery orange to pristine blue while surrounded by dark green trees. It is a colourful treat to the eyes!

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