25 Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions
Not all vacations are about lounging by the side of the pool. Some travelers enjoy the thrill that comes from staring death in the face and walking away untouched. Confused? So are we! We don't get it either. But for this reason, there are many famous tourist attractions that are super dangerous but people want to visit them anyway. Who would do that unless they're crazy? But, to be honest, we're just as curious as they are.
While there are plenty of ways to safely get a rush, what's the fun in that? Why not seek thrills and put your life in danger at the same time? There are plenty of reasons, but that doesn't seem to scare away tourists hell-bent on putting their lives on the line. And we have to admit — some of these places do almost look cool enough to take on the risks... Almost.
Whether it's the aggressive wildlife, dangerous geography, or just good, old-fashioned nuclear radiation, these spots should be saved for the brave only. Here are the 25 most dangerous tourist destinations on earth!
If you like to read lists like this one, check out the one we picked just for you at the end!
The Alnwick Garden
Did you know...
- Even though it is spread across five time zones, the entire country of China is set to Beijing time. Having a single time zone in the United States would certainly make things easier. Currently, the USA is spread across six, but a single time zone would make things a little wonky in Alaska and Hawai'i.
- Taking a vacation is good for your health! Studies have shown that a vacation can help to lower your risk of heart disease. It's also a proven way to improve your creativity. So if you have some writer's block or need to lower your stress, grab a friend and go on an adventure!
- The surface area of Pluto is just under 6.5 million square miles. The CIA Factbook lists the area of Russia to be just over 6.6 million square miles. That makes Russia bigger than Pluto (and much closer to visit). Are you still very upset that Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
- The longest flight in the world is between Singapore and Newark, New Jersey. Depending on which way you're flying, it takes around 18.5 hours to complete the 9,534 miles of the journey. The flight is so long that it doesn't even have an economy class. Only first-class and business-class arrangements are offered.
- The largest pool in the world can be found at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile. It has 66 million gallons (enough water to fill 100 Olympic-sized pools). It's 3,323 feet in length, over twice the length of the next biggest pool. At a cost of $3,000,000, that sounds like a pretty good deal.