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From a shot of a wintry Yellowstone National Park to a snap of the northern lights over Iceland, these are best travel photos of 2015.

ByStephanie ValeraDecember 23, 2015


Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

The Cuernos (Horns) del Paine grab the early morning light in Chile's wild Torres del Paine National Park. Once the haunt of a few stalwart climbers, the park now draws more than 100,000 visitors a year. (Photograph by Gleb Tarro, National Geographic Your Shot)


National Geographic has long been known for stunning travel photography, featuring incredible images of the world's best destinations, most fascinating cultures and majestic natural wonders.

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To wrap up 2015, they have chosen 50 of the most amazing travel photos from around the globe—from a frosty Yellowstone National Park and a colorful market in Malaysia to the spectacular northern lights over Iceland. These photos open readers' eyes to a vibrant, diverse world of amazing people and places. 

(MORE: Stunning Photos from the 2015 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)

View the slideshow above for a selection of National Geographic's best travel photography of 2015. Visit National Geographic Travel for more photography.

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A man rows a boat on the West Lake in the snow on Dec. 5, 2015 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. (ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)