Favorites embody Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Sahara, Mount Everest, The Useless Sea, Ha Lengthy Bay
- Americans, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese are counting the days to re-explore the world in a past COVID-19 reality.
- Hash tags on Instagram are a good indication of where travelers might want to go again, and Niagara Falls along Yosemite Park and the Grand Canyon top the list
- Unfortunately, the Great Pyramids of Giza received the fewest hashtags on Instagram during the ongoing crisis, but judging by the popularity of the pyramids, that will change once the world reopens
Destinations like Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls are less desirable for COVID tourism trips. This is the same league ready to climb the Instagram ladder like Komodo Island, Angel Falls in Venezuela or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The high number of vaccinations in the United States, along with the reopening of the country to domestic travel, has put American tourists back on the streets, and it is showing.
Iceland is also open to visitors and the Northern Lights have become a favorite among those who post on Instagram.
Mount Everest in Nepal remains a magical place for Instagram. An upcoming fashion show at the world’s highest peak will add a Guinness world record to this image.
Most of the “gram natural wonders” currently are:
| The most popular natural wonder | country | ||
| #1 | Niagara Falls | Canada / USA | 5,762,714 |
| # 2 | Yosemite | United States | 5,448,936 |
| # 3 | Grand Canyon | United States | 4,648,931 |
| # 4 | Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights | Iceland | 3,362,055 |
| # 5 | The Sahara | North africa | 2,661,348 |
| # 6 | Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | 2,012,669 |
| # 7 | Mount Everest | China / Nepal | 1,793,316 |
| #8th | Danube Delta | Romania | 1,499,237 |
| # 9 | The dead Sea | Jordan / Israel | 1,288,628 |
| # 10 | Halong bay | Vietnam | 1,269,970 |
The natural wonder with the most interest on Instagram is Niagara Falls, located on the border between Canada and the USA, with over 5.7 million hashtags on Instagram.
Yosemite National Park, USA
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Yosemite National Park, crowned the world’s most Instagram-friendly natural wonder, has collected nearly 5,000,000 Instagram hashtags on the popular social media app.
Yosemite National Park in America is a symbol of strength, stability and tranquility and is home to hundreds of square feet of natural wonders, from graceful waterfalls to breathtaking meadows and valleys. Those who visit the natural wonder fill their feed with photos with views of the scary yet alluring glaciers and heights. With the occasional engagement and wedding photos, Yosemite seems like the perfect location for a memorable wedding and vow shoot.
Niagara Falls, Canada
Ranked as the second best Instagram-worthy natural wonder in the world, Niagara Falls has garnered an impressive 4,607,444 hashtags on Instagram.
With many tourist facilities in the area, thousands flock to the Canadian landmark every day to see the crystal waterfalls bubbling there and pose in front of the second highest waterfall in the world.
Grand Canyon, USA
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Described by Teddy Roosevelt as “a great sight every American should see,” it’s no surprise that the Grand Canyon ranks as the third most popular natural wonder in the world.
At 477 miles in length, the famous geological wonder is visited by approximately 6 million tourists annually, so it’s no wonder the warm ombre landscape has been hashtagged more than 4,000,000 times on Instagram to date. The Grand Canyon was beautifully carved by nature and is known for being one of the most rugged yet breathtaking natural wonders in the world.
The Sahara desert, Africa
The Sahara, the first desert on the list, received the title of the fourth best instagramable natural wonder on earth with a total of more than 2,200,000 Instagram hashtags.
With an impressive 8,600,000 square kilometers, the Sahara connects 11 African countries and covers a third of the entire continent! The lush dunes are home to over 70 different mammals, but the natural wonder is known for its eerie silence and breathtaking tranquility.
Danube Delta, Romania
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The Danube Delta in Romania rounded off the top 5 Instagram-compatible natural wonders and collected a whopping 1,638,573 hashtags on Instagram.
The Danube Delta is the second largest of its kind in Europe and consists of deposited sediments that are transported by the river into the surrounding oceans. The bright blue river attracts many tourists, many of whom document their visit with a mandatory Instagram photo enjoying a leisurely boat ride or capturing the wildlife around it.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
With 1,612,457 hashtags from visitors, the Galapagos Islands are not in the top 5 and are the sixth most common natural wonder visible on Instagram.
The Ecuador-based Galapagos Islands are home to a lot of volcanic activity and are known for their mention in Darwin’s theory of evolution. In addition, the Galapagos Islands are very close to the equator, so guests can enjoy a warm climate all year round!
While the islands themselves act as stunning scenery, many Instagram photos of the natural wonder feature the native marine life that can be found there, making this natural creation a perfect place for those who love wildlife!
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, crowned the seventh most popular natural wonder on Instagram, has been hashtags a remarkable 1,243,473 times.
Offering majestic caves, emerald green waters, and limestone-carved islands, Halong Bay is an incredibly popular destination for climbing, diving, and trekking. With masses of marine life and towers of eroded limestone, Ha Long Bay’s natural configuration creates a picturesque seascape for visitors looking to upgrade their feed.
Aurora Borealis, Iceland
The aurora borealis in Iceland, better known as the northern lights, has earned the title of the most honorable natural wonder on earth with currently 1,167,915 hashtags.
Named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, the aurora borealis sky is adorned with a magnificent light show on dark, clear nights. Although unpredictable, tourists lucky enough to witness the spectacle experience one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world with rays of light dancing across the clear sky.
Due to the fact that the Northern Lights can only be captured under certain conditions, it’s no surprise that Aurora Borealis collects fewer hashtags than some other natural wonders!
Mount Everest, China / Nepal
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With a total of 1,125,527 Instagram hashtags, Mount Everest is the ninth best Instagram-compatible natural wonder in the world.
As the highest mountain on earth, Mount Everest is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world at an impressive 9,000 feet. Eager to capture the beautiful heights, visitors frequently visit Instagram to share the breathtaking views.
Pamukkale, Turkey
Pamukkale in Turkey ranks just below the top 10 with 900,429 hashtags and is the 10th most popular natural wonder in the world used on Instagram, and it tops the list.
With ice-white limestone slabs, brilliant terraces, and milky seas, Pamukkale’s thermal pools draw visitors from all over the world and are a huge hit with Instagrammers looking to improve their feed aesthetic.
Meanwhile, stunning landmarks like Komodo Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Cliffs of Moher have all been ranked in the top ten, receiving 83,569, 817,956 and 635,073 hashtags, respectively.
