These following 11 destinations are not what they seem. They may look like some of the most famous landmarks around the world, but all are actually hidden wonders found among the great countryside of the United Kingdom.

Ben Nevis, Scotland. In the British Isles, Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the country, stands at 1,345 meters above sea level in the Scottish Highlands. It is an enchanting and adventurous ascent for the mountain lovers during its white winters like the French Alps which attracts outdoor enthusiasts every year to venture into its mountains and summits.

Mealt Falls, Skye. Volcanic formations and isolated islands are the natural landscapes of Hawaii. But on the ancient island of Scotland, the Mealt Falls in Skye, plunges some few hundred meters into the ocean from the ragged volcanic cliffs on the blue-watered coast. Admire the contrast between the spreeing waterfall as it crashes into the seemingly calm dark waters below.

 Photo Above: Ben Nevis and its nearby Lakes (left) and Mealt Falls plunges into the North Sea (right).

Cheddar Gorge, Blighty. The Cheddar Gorge in Blighty is the largest natural rock formation in the UK. Drive up a bendy road in the mountainous region to the rocky and jagged cliffs like Guilin, China. At the base of the gorge are water enriched underground caves for those who wish to explore the unknown.

St. Michael’s Mount, Cornwall.  Some ways out from the rocky shore of Normandy is a famous cathedral set on a small isolated island, but there sits its replicate in Cornwall. As a tidal island, St Michael’s Mount is a medieval church, settled high on the rocky hill, and is only accessible during low tide from a narrow-bricked road where you can walk back through time into a serene isolation.

Photo Above: Cheddar Gorge during sunset (left) and St. Michael’s Mount by the coast of Cornwall (right).

Photo Above: Tobermory’s famous row of colorful houses (left) and the Royal Pavillion’s light show at night (right).

Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Did someone just mention colorful houses by the water? In the Isle of Mull, Scotland, is a Copenhagen-like wonderland. Tobermory is an old fishing port that curves around the edge of the harbor and rises into the hillside with a row of colorful and stubby brickhouses lining the promenade.

Royal Pavilion and Museum, Brighton. Taj Mahal, India, stands as the most famous tomb monument and one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and Museum resembles the delicate tomb as it is built in polished white marble with five decorated domes encircled with a line of hexagonal windows. Not to mention it hosts some of the most spectacular light shows at night.

Photo Above: Shri Swaninarayan during the day (left) and steps of the Minack Theatre by the Cornish Coast (right).

Shri Swaminarayan, London. Europe’s first Hindu Temple, the Shri Swaminarayan, is nestled in Neasden, London. An archway stands at the entrance to the complex which is meticulously carved with Hindu scriptures and goddesses. A grand white marbled staircase leads to the façade of the monument to reveal an interior hall of sculpted columns reaching high into the dimly-lit domes above.

Minack Theatre, Cornish Coast. Just like the Greeks and Romans whom were famous for their mythical performances, UK is known for its famous Shakespearean theatre. The open-air stage, Minack Theatre faces a rugged shoreline and the vast Celtic Sea at the Cornish Coast and hosts stage performances under the starry sky, just like Taoramina in the Mediterranean along Sicily’s coast in Italy.

Kew Gardens, London. Step into the oriental atmosphere of China at the Octagonal Pagoda in Kew Gardens, London. The thin pagoda reaches 10-stories high into the open air hidden behind a garden of lush coniferous trees. The pagoda built in 1762 suffered through the World Wars and has just been recently transformed back into its original oriental glory.

Somerset, Faulkland. Not only in Provence, France, are endless fields of lavender flowers but Somerset in the British countryside has a spectacular range of lavender fields where you can fully inhale the fragrant air. The fullest blooms are from June to August, with rows of alternating purple and green filling up acres of land.

Photo Above: The Octagonal Pagoda standing high in Kew Gardens (left) and blooming lavender fields in Somerset (right).

Portmeirion, Wales. Step back in time in this little Tuscany – inspired Welsh village of Portmeirion. The dreamlike piazza is encircled with clock towers, Greek columns and a Rivera charm where little boats have docked by the seaside. Lush colorful plants and flowers bloom into view during the summer and the small streets feature turquoise benches, water fountains and murals of Roman mythologies.

Photo Above: The Tuscany-inspired town of Portmeirion, a local’s favorite for a quick romantic getaway.