8 Most Picturesque Caves In The World

1. Reed Flute Cave, China

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2. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

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3. Blue Grotto, Italy

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4. Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska

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5. Postojna Cave, Slovenia

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6. Carlsbad Caverns, USA

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7. Caves Of Aggtelek And Slovak Karst, Hungary And Slovakia

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8. Luray Caverns, USA

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