Top 5 Freshwater Lakes And Rivers

1. Li River, China - Li river's smooth waters mirror the conical limestone peaks that have inspired writers and artists.

2. Peyto Lake, The Rocky Mountains, Canada - One of Banff national Park's gems, Peyto lake's bright turquoise hue draws millions of visitors each year.

3. Colorado River, United States and Mexico - A critical component of North American water supply, the Colorado River provides H2O to over 30 million people.

4. Futaleufu River, Argentina and Chile - Futaleufu water comes from the glacier fed lakes in the high andes of patagonia and offers superb rafting conditions.

5. Jiuzhaigou Valley, Sichuan, China - Legend has it that sky goddesses dropped their colorful cosmetics into several lakes, while mermaids swam in others.