35 incredible travel destinations you've probably never heard of

Flickr/sunriseodysseyA daring climber hikes Mount Huashan, considered one of the most dangerous trails in the world.

There are only so many times you can hike the Great Wall of China, take in the lights of Times Square, or steady the Leaning Tower of Pisa before these typical tourist rituals lose their thrill. 

Inspired by this Quora list asking about the best travel destinations most people never knew existed, we put together our own list of the 35 hidden gems around the world that are worth the trek.

Additional reporting by Megan Willett.