Have you ever dreamed of living in a city surrounded by stunning natural beauty? There are many cities around the world that offer the best of both worlds: vibrant urban life and breathtaking natural scenery.
A user asked the forum, what are some cities with just stunning natural settings? Here are the common responses.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
“Edinburgh, Scotland, is beautiful.”
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
“Cape Town has incredible scenery, probably the most beautiful geography of anywhere I’ve been in the world.”
PORTO, PORTUGAL
“Was just in Porto last week, and it exceeded our expectations!”
HONG KONG
“Yeah, Hong Kong is great! It’s actually in a quite beautiful setting with lush hills and cute little islands and cool trees and whatnot.”
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
“Salzburg is unreal. So many viewpoints that blow me away every time – and I live here!”
SEATTLE, USA
“Seattle is one of the most dynamic places in terms of geography… The sea, the Cascades & Olympics, the rainforest, and the city itself has lots to offer, and public transit takes you to most places.”
THAILAND
“Thailand was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Chiang Mai has some of the best food in the world. Some of the best marketplaces and some gorgeous history temples.
1000% recommended.”
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
“Sydney is absolutely beautiful, particularly around the harbor.”
TUCSON, ARIZONA
“Honestly, Tucson, Arizona, is beautiful. It’s surrounded by striking mountains on almost all sides.
There are some good hiking trails not far from the city, and it’s within day-tripping distance to Mexico.”
SALT LAKE CITY
“Salt Lake City. It’s what people expect Denver to look like the first time they visit Denver.
Backed up against the snowy peaks of the Wasatch Front. The most beautiful setting of a city in the lower 48 of the US.”
OAKLAND, SAN FRAN
“Oh yeah. Oakland, San Fran. Super cool. Going north up California to coastal cities like Mendocino and Napa Counties is completely gorgeous.”
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
“Ljubljana in Slovenia. It’s spectacular. And Slovenia is so beautiful in general. It’s such a hidden gem!’
PORTLAND
“Portland is small but mighty in the natural beauty department.
Forest Park, Mt Tabor, and beautiful parks and nature preserves in virtually every neighborhood. Views of Mt Hood around the city. 1 hour from the Oregon coast, 1 hour from the mountains, 1 hour from wine country.”
KYOTO IN JAPAN
“Kyoto in Japan is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Within an hour on public transport, you can get into the mountains, a lake, or even the ocean to the north.
Nagano also comes to mind — very close access to the Japanese Alps and other nature parks. Only a population of 300k, though.”
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND
“Dunedin, New Zealand! Nestled in the mountains beside the ocean, with breathtaking coastlines and beaches for days.
The students there call it “Dunner Stunner,” and it is beautiful.”
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