12. Maya Bay, Thailand
Maya Bay in Thailand is a stunning tropical lagoon that gained international fame from the 1990s movie The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Located within the Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the bay temporarily closed to tourists in 2018 to allow its fragile coral reef ecosystem to recover. Now, it stands as a symbol of natural beauty and conservation efforts, attracting those who seek its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking surroundings.