5 Lesser-Known National Parks In The World

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht | May 09 , 2025

We have all heard of Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon, right? These amazing parks usually hog space in the list of best national parks.

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Here are five underrated national parks around the world that truly deserve your attention.

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Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park, China

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Tatra National Park, Poland/Slovakia

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Lençois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

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Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica

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Royal National Park, Australia

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