10 Edge of the World Locations - my recommendations

10. Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, France

One of the great attraction in France is built on the Aiguille du Midi, next to the tallest peak in Europe – Mont Blanc. In 3842 m (12604 ft) high the glass box attracts adventurers, who are eager to experience the vast landscape to the Alps. The glass is 12 mm (1/2 in) thick, and considered very safe. It is a popular tourist destination and can be directly accessed by cable car from Chamonix that takes visitors close to Mont Blanc.

9. Marina Bay Sands Skypark, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. The 1115 ft (340 m) long infinity pool belongs to a 2,560 rooms hotel and is one of the biggest and most impressive in the world. This is a desirable entertainment, which attracts thousands of guests to the hotel. It is set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67 m (220 ft).

8. Casa del Arbol, Ecuador

This location has the wildest swing in the world: the swings hanging from Casa Del Arbol above the abyss attracts many brave adventurers. The treehouse actually is a seismic monitoring station. From here an incredible site of the Cordillera Real and an active volcano Tungurahua opens. The hikers reach this spot on their way to Bellavista viewpoint. Its location is 8530.184 feet (2,600 meters) above sea level and the purpose is to observe Mt. Tungurahua, the nearby active volcano, from its precarious perch

7. Hum Hod Cliff, Thailand

Situated in the Sai-Thong National Park, this features great hiking trails, lush nature and rare flowers. Meanwhile this viewpoint might be one of the most exciting in the world – a flat rock protruding above the abyss is not for the fainthearted. However the views from the precipitous cliffs are striking. at 860 m (2821 ft) above sea level a narrow rock seems to be protruding above the abyss. However, overwhelming panorama to the forest takes visitors’ breath away. Along the way to the top, hikers pass the Siam tulip field and move towards Pung Poey Mountain.

6. Kukenan, Venezuela

It is one of those beautiful tepuis that can be proud of having a waterfall. Kukenan Falls is 674 m (2,211 ft) high at the southern part of the 2 680 m (8 790 ft) tall mountain. The waterfall is the second tallest one after Angel Falls, that are located nearby. The mountain Tepui, which describes a flat-topped mountain with vertical sides. The nearby town of San Francisco can be reached by bus. Most people ride the bus all the way there from Caracas, Ciudad Boliviar, or Ciudad Guyana. Others fly to Santa Elena which is only a few hours south of San Francisco de Yurani, and take the bus up from there.

5. Mount Roraima, South America

The impressive summit spreads through three countries – Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. It is the highest peak of the Pakaraima mountains chain, reaching a 2,810 m (9,219 ft) height. The steep rocks form a cliff, which looks like the edge of the world. First described to Europeans by the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh during his 1595 expedition, its 31-square-kilometre summit area is bounded on all sides by cliffs rising 400 metres

4. Priekestolen, Norway

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above the Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres. The steep flat cliff is indeed incredible. Those standing on it looking down the abyss seem to find themselves on the top of the world. The cliff drops into a mild climate zone, so it welcomes visitors all year round. Interestingly there are no fences, preserving an authentic and unspoiled nature.

3. Trolltunga, Norway

Trolltunga is a rock formation situated about 1,100 metres above sea level in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The cliff juts horizontally out from the mountain, about 700 metres above the north side of the lake Ringedalsvatne. It is commonly known among trekkers as The Edge of the World. Trolltunga is a very challenging route. The hike starts in Skjeggedal and goes through the high mountains, takes 10-12 hours (27,5 kilometers / 17 miles in total to Trolltunga and return) and the ascent is about 1,000 meters (3,280 feet).

2. Beachy Head, Sussex, England

Rising 162 meters above sea, Beachy Head is the highest chalk cliff on the southern coast of Britain. It is a well known local tourist attraction, and a conveniently placed bus stop allows easy access to the highest point of the cliff. This stunning dazzling white chalk headland is a famous feature in the area. It is one of the highest cliffs in England. The incredibly white shoreline has been helping the sailors to navigate in the English Channel for centuries.

1. Hua Shan, China

Mount Hua is a mountain located near the city of Huayin in Shaanxi Province, about 120 kilometres east of Xi’an. It is the western mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China and has a long history of religious significance. Due to these pilgrimages many temples are located in the area. Though, the trails that wind their way up to the five peaks are populated by droves of day-trippers drawn by the dreamy scenery. There are knife-blade ridges and twisted pine trees poking from crevices and clinging to ledges, while the summits offer transcendent panoramas of green mountains and countryside stretching away to the horizon.