⇒The 50 Most Beautiful Places on the Planet part 1 Sa Pa, Vietnam This stunning mountain town sits just below the Chinese border. And the view? Those are the vertical rice terraces of the Muong Hoa Valley. Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia This national park and nature reserve occupies part of the Namib Desert. Wild game like mountain zebras, ostriches and kudus roam over the red sand dunes. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California Possibly the most scenic stop along Big Sur, the McWay Falls plunge 80 feet over a gorgeous sandy shore and into the Pacific Ocean. Na Pali Coast State Park, Hawaii This state park comprises 17 miles of rugged Kauai coastline. Hikers can walk along the cliffs and valleys covered in lush forests while taking in panoramic views of the Pacific.