Top most unusual places in the world. Akhtubinsky district, Astrakhan region
There are various places in the world that are distinguished by their natural beauty, colorfulness, landscapes and rich vegetation. Others are beautiful in simplicity and subtlety. In this article, you will find something that you probably have not seen before: the strangest places in the world, but at the same time incredible beautiful.
1. "Blood Pond" in Japan
Our list of the strangest places on Earth opens with a bloody spring (called Jigoku, which means hell) - a landmark of the city of Beppu, one of nine thermal springs that are more appropriate to consider than to swim in them.
The reddish color is due to the high levels of iron in the hot waters, which makes this place rather strange.
2. Ice caves Eisriesenwelt (Austria)
These are the longest ice caves in the world. Today, only a small area of them is open to the public, but this is strikingly enough to allow visitors to feel the wonderful and mysterious whim of nature.
This strange place is located in the Richat structure, on the African continent. It can be seen from space due to its length of almost 50 km. The structure is located about 400 meters above sea level in the Sahara Desert in Mauritania and has curious concentric rings. It is believed that the Eye of the Sahara was created from the impact of a meteorite.
4. Salt Desert
This is a huge desert of salt in Bolivia, also known by its name. This is the most large salt marsh in the world and here you can see active volcanoes, plains with geysers, tall cacti, etc., which make the environment an endless illusion or landscape of another world.
5. Stone forest of China
Shilin Stone Forest, known as the "first wonder of the world", is located in Yunnan province. This forest covers an area of over 400 square kilometers and showcases amazing rock formations with breathtaking views. The forest was declared a World Heritage Site in 2007.
6. Spotted Lake Kliluk
This huge unusual lake is located between the state of Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is rich in Natural resources but the most amazing thing about it is the strange formation of circles with white borders and puddles inside, reflecting sunlight in blue and green colors, like mirrors or doors to other worlds.
7. Dry deserts of Antarctica
These are authentic dry valleys in Antarctica, with dark gravel scattered across the ground, similar to volcanic regions on Canary Islands, which are equated to Mars. The valley is so cool and dry (the driest place on earth) that everything that dies there is preserved like a mummy. She's like a natural freezer. In addition, here you can find the corpses of seals that died several centuries ago.
Our very own little Mars on Earth is located in Spain. The resemblance of this strange place to the red planet is so high that NASA conducted various experiments here because of this. This river creates such an unusual environment due to its enormous acidity, namely the red color gives it a high copper content. All this is due to the fact that gold and copper were mined on the river.
This island has very interesting vegetation, which makes it a unique and almost anomalous ecosystem. It is part of an archipelago of four islands in the Indian Ocean, which were separated from Africa about 7 million years ago. As well Galapagos Islands, they contain more than 700 very rare species of both flora and fauna, and about a third is characteristic only of this area.
The Afar Depression in Ethiopia, better known as the Danakil Basin, is one of the hottest populated areas on Earth, with temperatures ranging from 35 degrees Celsius when it's cool, and about 60 ° C when it's hot. This is an area in the Horn of Africa where tectonic plates separate, allowing the waters of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to land on land. This is the reason for such bright colors of the landscape. It should be noted that this is a very volcanic and radiation zone. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most unusual places on the ground.
11. Soaring geyser Nevada
This geyser in Nevada is one of the strangest landmarks in the United States. It was created in 1916 by accident while drilling oil wells: water heated by geothermal energy came to the surface, provoking this colorful sight. The geyser is composed of various minerals and thermophilic algae that emit water jets 1.5 m into the air and give it such a variety of colors and plastic appearance... This terrace consists of about 40 water pools on an area of 30 hectares.
Located in Yellowstone National Park. It is the largest geothermal source in the United States and the third largest in the world. With its appearance, it undoubtedly deserves a spot on the list of the strangest places on the planet. The source is formed by thermophilic bacteria that produce colors ranging from green to red. The colors depend on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature of the water.
These were the strangest places on earth ... I hope you found the article interesting. Thank you for the attention!
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There are many places on our planet, upon contemplation of which a storm of enthusiastic exclamations involuntarily breaks out, and a dreamy smile appears on the face.
Some of these places were created by people using modern technologies, but there are some that were formed in an absolutely natural way - by the forces of nature and certain climatic conditions... There are such places in different parts of the world, and a trip to them can be the ultimate dream for each of us.
Beauty record holders of the Land of the Rising Sun
A striking, exemplary example of the original landscape can rightfully be considered the Hitachi National Seaside Park, which was laid out in 1991 on the site of the former deployment of a military base. The area of the park is 120 hectares, and a great many of the brightest representatives of the flora grow on its territory: poppies, nemophila, tulips, sakura, forget-me-nots, daffodils, lilies. The most amazing and incredibly beautiful thing here is the change of flower cover in accordance with the change of seasons.
The Japanese are proud of another truly heavenly place in their country - a bamboo forest in Kyoto called Sagano. The picturesque alley of thousands of trees presents an original, truly amazing picture.
The ordered bamboo thickets with an area of 16 square kilometers have a rather attractive feature - the wind seems to be playing gentle, soothing musical tunes on bamboo stalks. The forest is one of hundreds of officially protected landmarks of the state.
Takinoue Park is considered the real kingdom of Shibazakura or Pink Moss flowers. The smallest pink flowers are planted on an area of 100 thousand square meters, giving the impression that the traveler has found himself in an amazing land of fabulous fairies.
An equally amazing landmark in Japan is the surreal wisteria tunnel. The Wisteria Tunnel is located in a garden in the city of Kitakuyushu. Vines of wisteria gently fall from all sides, tightly braiding the frame of the tunnel. The multi-colored thickets give the impression of a complete picture of the surrealistic direction, creating a fabulous, magical atmosphere.
The vibrant landscapes of modern China
In China, perhaps the most popular beach is Panjin Red Beach, located about 25 kilometers from the city of the same name. The beach is called red because of the many small algae, thanks to which by autumn it becomes, as it were, covered with a bright red dense carpet.
Only a small part of the beach is publicly accessible for tourists, and its main territory is considered a reserved, protected area.
A scenic and eye-catching spot in China is the Canola Flower Fields. Every spring, Yunnan province in the east turns into a yellow sea of flowers, attracting numerous guests. At this time, rapeseed flowers (canola) are blooming here, turning ordinary fields into vibrant works of art.
In Yuanjiajie Park, there is a non-trivial, vibrant corner created by nature. This is Tianji Mountain, located at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level. Weather permitting, from the top of the mountain, you can contemplate the stunning surrounding landscapes, including almost 2 thousand other mountain peaks. There is also an original bridge called "Connecting Hearts".
Gansu Province is famous for its colorful the rocks of Zhangye Danxia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Scattered ridges of rocks, painted in different colors of the rainbow, contain a large number of isolated caves in their depths.
Scientific research has proven that earlier in this area there were water basins that dried up during global cataclysms and left such a multi-colored trail. Now there are many boardwalks equipped here. tourist routes.
Aesthetically strict Germany
The city of Bonn can be called an isolated landmark in Germany. As one of the largest cities, Bonn consists entirely of small streets with a large number of historical and architectural monuments.
The Elector's Castle, the Cathedral, the Old Town Hall - these and many other buildings make up the richest historical heritage of the world level. The city is also home to a large number of museums, there is even a whole museum quarter.
The Black Forest Black Forest is another pride of Germany, located in the south of the country. This forest can be called a separate fiefdom with its own natural infrastructure and the presence of the brightest representatives of flora and fauna. The Danube originates here, there are numerous lakes and waterfalls. In addition, the Black Forest was quite successfully and colorfully described even in the works of the brothers Grimm and Wilhelm Hauff, who inhabited it with witches and magical creatures.
The most presentable corners of the world space
Salar de Uyuni or Uyuni salt marsh is called the largest and beautiful lake in the world. It is located almost 4 thousand meters above sea level. The area of the dried salt lake is more than 10 thousand square kilometers, and the thickness of the salt layer at its bottom is from 2 to 8 meters.
The surface of the lake is perfectly flat, so after each rain that has passed, the lake turns into an amazingly beautiful mirror.
In addition to a productive source of salt, Uyuni is also a scientifically important object that is used by astronauts to test and calibrate remote sensing devices on modern satellites.
Beauties of mexico
While drilling the Nike mine in Mexico, at a depth of almost 300 meters, the Crystal Cave was discovered. The length of the largest selenite crystals reaches 10 meters, which is why they are called the largest on the planet.
Shared cave in the given time closed, as the descent into it is extremely dangerous without proper training and equipment.
Amazing places in Vietnam
No less famous cave is Son Dong - the largest cave in the world, located in Vietnam. Local residents discovered a unique natural phenomenon back in 1991, and for the whole world it was discovered by researchers in 2009.
The volume of the cave is 38.5 million cubic meters, and it has already formed its own natural resources and even a separate climate.
Tunnel of love in Ukraine
The Ukrainian "Tunnel of Love", located in Ukraine, in the small town of Klevan, looks like a real portal to the fairy-tale world.
The green crowns of trees that have closed over the abandoned railway create a serene picture. There is a belief that the wishes of lovers, made here, will definitely come true.
The indescribable beauty of Alaska
The Mendenhall Ice Caves in Alaska are considered to be a pretentious creation of nature. During the thawing of the Mendenhall Glacier, caves are gradually formed, in which cracks are created with the help of melt water.
Over time, the cracks transform into separate passages. The unearthly beauty attracts the attention of not only naturalists and tourists from all over the world, but also numerous photographers. Crystal caves can dissolve within two years, and the most persistent, ten years old, are created in fixed layers of ice.
Than Holland will conquer you
Holland is a land of flowers, and spring fields of multicolored tulip riot attract the attention of visitors from all over the world. From March to the end of May, an exhibition is held, gathering a colossal number of people in the Könenhof park.
A huge carpet of 17, 5 thousand hectares represents many species and varieties of not only tulips, but also other representatives of the flower world.
America will surprise you not only with money
Numerous picturesque sandy rocks, in which one can observe large cracks, illuminated by original dim light, create all the prerequisites for multiple visits. It is the result of centuries of exposure to water and wind and is called Antelope Canyon.
The best time to visit the canyon is considered autumn and spring, and during heavy rains, visiting can even be dangerous. The canyon consists of two parts - the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower, for which separate tourist routes have been developed.
Unique pink lake on Sinegal
Retba (or Pink lake) is located about 30 kilometers from Dakar in Senegal and has a maximum depth of 3 meters. The channel, which once connected the lagoon with the ocean, was filled with sand due to constant tides, after which a kind of bowl was formed about 3 square kilometers in area.
After the drought of the 70s and due to the presence of cyanobacteria, the water in the lake turned bright pink. Marvelous beautiful place attracts many tourists, and an excess of salt allows you to stay on the surface under any conditions.
France - bright fields of lavender
One of the striking sights of Provence in France is its lavender fields.
The artistic landscape is a riot of different shades of purple, and especially for the constant arrivals of tourists, lavender roads have been laid here, crossing cozy villages and farms. Lavender blooms from June to late August.
Lavender fields are no less bright and attractive in Great Britain - in Banstead or Kent.
Amazing Mount Roraima
A unique place on our planet is the location at the junction of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela "tepui" - the table mountain of Roraima. It is the highest mountain in the area, with the highest peak reaching 2810 meters.
Roraima Plateau is 31 square kilometer, and the 400-meter cliffs surrounding the mountain create optimal protection. Unique plant species grow on the plateau, and numerous waterfalls and clouds constantly swirling above the top create a fabulous view of the surrounding landscape.
Our planet has many worthy places that you should definitely visit. I already wrote about some of them a couple of months ago. However, then it was about the most famous places, which, despite their originality, are well known and popular to everyone. Today we will focus on those parts of the planet, most of which are incredibly difficult to get to.
Kasha-Katuve cliffs
This unusual rock formation is located in New Mexico and was created by nature about seven million years ago. Volcanic ash, erosion and weathering have led to the formation of such unusual tent mountains.
An unusual creation of the nature of the Kasha-Katuve rock
The rocks have a rather interesting altitude variety, which rises to thirty meters in height with pointed peaks like tourist tents or Indian wigwams. This formation of Kasha-Katuve got its name from the area in which they are located and in translation they sound like "White Rocks".
Volcanoes are those natural formations that always attract thrill seekers. However, it is they that are one of the most inaccessible places on earth, and if you add the difficult Antarctic climate to such a place, it turns out that the ice towers and caves of Erebus are an unattainable dream for most tourists.
The icy splendor of Erebus volcano
At the same time, the most interesting tourist destination is not even the peaks of the Erebus volcano, which rise 4 kilometers upward, but lava lake volcano and ice caves on its slopes. The lava in this lake is unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
In addition to caves, one of the most interesting phenomena is the ice chimneys on the slopes of the volcano. They are formed in the process of exiting underground caves vapors of warm air, which, in contact with the forty-degree frosty Antarctic climate, build up these chimneys.
Ice chimneys - the splendor of Erebus volcano
Philippine eighth wonder of the world - rice terraces
Twenty years ago, this man-made beauty of human hands was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And now rice terraces are a vivid example of how nature helps a person with due respect for her on the part of this very person.
The eighth wonder of the world - Banaue rice terraces
Some of Banaue's rice terraces are believed to be about six thousand years old. The most interesting thing about them is not even that their total area is more than 10,000 square kilometers, and if they could be located close to each other, they would occupy half the globe, but the fact that they are all man-made and completely made by hand.
Another interesting feature of this most interesting place on earth is the original irrigation system - fresh water enters the terraces using ancient irrigation methods directly from the tropical forests that are located higher in the mountains. And if you take into account the fact that all Banaue rice terraces were created at an altitude of one and a half kilometers, then they can definitely be safely equated to a new wonder of the world.
Wonder of the world with a thousand-year history
Moreover, all these terraces not only do not disfigure the Philippine Cordilleras, but, on the contrary, Tosno repeat all their bends, emphasizing the splendor and beauty of the majestic mountain ranges. This miracle now attracts thousands of tourists who want to look not only at the delicate greenery of rice plantations, but to follow the work of local residents still growing rice according to the behests of an ancient tribe of rice growers.
Lena Pillars - a monument of wild and majestic nature
This unique natural formation is located in Yakutia along the banks of the majestic Siberian Lena River. Along many kilometers for coastline look down on everyone upwardly stretched rocks, called the Lena Pillars. Now the Lena Pillars are not just unusual mountain formations, but a whole natural park that stretches along the Lena River for as much as 200 kilometers.
Lena Pillars - a monument of the Cambrian era
Unusual park of early Cambrian sediments
It should be noted that not only the beauty and monumentality of the Pillars is unique, but also their geological structure, which belongs to the early Cambrian period in the history of the development of the Earth. At this time, the first skeletal animals appeared on our planet, and it was in the rocks of the Lena Pillars that scientists discovered the burial of representatives of numerous mammoth species and the imprints of such a unique sample of the Cambrian fauna as epiphyton algae.
Horseshoe caldera in Scotland
The Glencoe Valley, which is located in the northern part of Great Britain, is considered to be one of the most picturesque and memorable places on British Isles... It stretches for 16 kilometers in the mouth of the oldest volcano and has unique monuments of nature and history.
The British come here for the stunning variety of flora that cuts the river valley with clear waters and magnificent mountain peaks. The splendor of nature and silence - what else is needed for a good outdoor recreation and getting away from civilization.
It is the mountains that attract mountaineering and alpine skiing here. In addition, this place is notorious for its events of four centuries ago, during which the Jacobin uprising was brutally suppressed on the slopes of the valley. Recent events have given rise to another name for the valley - "Valley of Tears".
The enchanting beauty of the Glencoe Valley
Interesting place - Indian Park "Valley of Flowers"
The Valley of Flowers National Park is located along the western slopes of the Himalayas on an area of 90 square kilometers. At the same time, the valley of flowers itself, which gave the name to the park, is only a fifth.
At an altitude of 3.5-4 kilometers above sea level, you can see a site eight kilometers long and two latitudinal. It is here that you can observe a unique natural phenomenon - about six hundred representatives of the alpine, subalpine and alpine fauna grow in the protected area of the valley. Moreover, some of their representatives, such as the blue poppy or the Himalayan maple, can be seen only in this valley.
Unique flower "Valley of Flowers" - blue poppy
In this interesting place on earth, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Alpine meadows, and it is especially interesting to go to the "Valley of Flowers" during the monsoon season, when it is completely transformed and takes on a special flavor. At this time, it is covered with a wide variety of flowers, the total number of species of which is more than five hundred types.
Desert miracle of the USA - Lechugia cave
There is an amazing creation of nature in the USA. Of course, there are many places in the world where nature has created bizarre underground passages, but Lechugia stands out from ordinary caves with its gigantic volumes. It is already safe to say that this cave is the deepest on the American continent. The cave goes down into the ground down to a depth of 500 meters, and the total length of its underground passages exceeds 150 kilometers.
It is especially worth noting the ecosystem of the cave - it is "thanks" to it that there are no usual routes for tourists in Lechug, and only researchers are allowed to enter the underground. This ecosystem is unique in that in the underground passages and grottoes of the cave there is a special world that is practically completely isolated from the outside world, sunlight and everything that is on the surface of the Earth.
Moreover, during the research it turned out that some inhabitants of the underworld literally eat through the vaults of the cave. For them, the chemical elements contained there are a source of energy that allows them to exist.
Another interesting fact. Before the discovery of this cave 30 years ago, the world in it was literally mothballed for almost a hundred million years.
Krubera-Voronya cave - a fast way to the bowels of the earth
There is a cave in Abkhazia, which is considered the deepest in the world today. Now it is reliably known that the depth of this cave extends for almost two kilometers. And although there is no "direct exit" to the underground kingdom, unlike the Lechugia cave, since its height is located in the mountains at the level of 2256 meters, the path itself, which is more than two kilometers long, is in itself a unique natural phenomenon.
The cave was discovered more than fifty years ago in the area of the Orto-Balagan tract, and for a long time it was considered superficial with a depth of up to one hundred meters. Until it was investigated by numerous expeditions, each of which, having reached the mark of 210, 340, 710 meters, did not announce the end of the length of the passages. All this continued until seven years ago, a group of cavers managed to reach a depth of 2196 meters.
This cave has its second nickname. Due to the large number of crows nesting there, it is also called the Crow. Moreover, unlike the aforementioned Lechugia, this cave has many tourist routes and anyone can admire its beauty.
Fairy land of elves - Plitvice Lakes
In the central part of Croatia, there is a beautiful oasis with "devil's forests" and a complex of lakes and waterfalls that create a truly fabulous landscape. On the territory of this alpine valley, as many as 16 lakes with fantastically blue water and magnificent rustling waterfalls have formed.
The territory of this reserve is divided into two parts with upper and lower lakes, connected by magnificent cascades of waterfalls. Moreover, no one knows the exact number of these waterfalls, since nature creates new cascades every year.
All this happens due to complete non-interference in the ecosystem of lakes and all sticks and branches that fall into the water are never removed from it, and subsequently, under the influence of limestone, they petrify and become a barrier in the path of water, forming a new cascade of waterfalls. This amount of limestone not only forms bizarre build-ups and calcium deposits, but gives the water a delightful blue appearance with a greenish tint.
At the junction of two Latin American countries - Brazil and Argentina, nature has created real beauty - the cascade of the Iguazu Falls. This system of 275 small and large waterfalls, which stretches for three kilometers, is considered the most powerful in the world. The largest waterfall was nicknamed by the Spanish conquistadors the Devil's Throat for its power and unusual shape in the shape of the letter U.
The greatness of the waterfall is fully revealed during the rainy season from November to March, when the water flow is so large that the rate of its discharge reaches thirteen thousand cubic meters of water per second. 
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Beauty is considered a purely subjective concept, nevertheless, contemplating the most Beautiful places in a world that nature has worked on, we can come to realize the fact that the real natural beauty that surrounds us should not go unnoticed. Traditional tourist routes usually do not cover even a small part of the world that is created thanks to the most talented "architects", which are nature and time. Detailed overview the most amazing places on the planet in terms of aesthetics and unique landscape features will make it possible to understand what the true beauty of the universe is.
First place - Bolivia. The beauty of Lake Uyuni
Perhaps it is worth starting our top with this unique salt lake, which occupies the largest 
area in the world. Many people call this Uyuni a place where the passage of time slows down. Surprising is the fact that the surface of the lake can be overcome on foot. During rainy days, Uyuni undergoes some changes, eventually becoming a large-scale mirror square. nice looking... At a distance of three kilometers from the city, which bears the same name, there is a cemetery, which was the last stop for a large number of steam locomotives, which in the old days served as vehicles for transporting various minerals (they were mined on the territory of local mines).
The saline surface represents a quite optimal alternative to the vastness of the ocean in terms of such important aspects as checking and tuning the operation of instruments designed to carry out the sounding process using satellites in Earth's orbit. The territory of the lake is occupied by whole islands, the main flora of which are cacti. This spectacle is incredibly contradictory, but at the same time and amazing so much that it will definitely need to be captured with a camera.
Second place - Cinque Terre
The place called Cinque Terre is considered the most beautiful national park in Italy, which 
located in the eastern part of the Riviera. A picturesque place like the Cinque Terre is steeped in the spirit of the Middle Ages in Italy. The territory is occupied by about five small villages, the architectural features of which are presented in the form of defensive structures, erected in the days when pirate raids on this area were often made. A reliable level of land protection was ensured thanks to the rocky coast, combining at one time unforgettable beauty and serious danger.
Such a beautiful corner is filled with romance. Many stone beaches and narrow paths appear before the attention of tourists. One such path is called "the road of love", and many legends are associated with it, in which the most noble and temperamental representatives of Europe are represented.
Third place - Pamukkale
Now, perhaps, it is worth turning to the southwestern part of Turkey, which is characterized by a unique and 
a magnificent geological phenomenon - calcareous tuff, or rather rocky terrain, created on the basis of this natural material. This place is the main source of streams that flow down massive stone steps. It is home to many waterfalls and unique pools of unusual origins. Cotton castle - this is the poetic name given to the amazing landscape by the inhabitants themselves. Thanks to the thermal springs and natural terraces of Pamukkale, located at the mountain foothills, an excellent view is created, which attracts many tourists to this area every year. This painting appears to be a treasure trove of water saturated with a large amount of calcium, against the general background of an excellent landscape, which is presented in white tones.
Fourth place - Yunnan rice terraces territory
Another simply stunningly beautiful place on the planet is the territory of rice fields, 
which is located in China. This area is located in the mountainous regions of the province, which bears the name of Yunnan. At the terraces, the degree of length is characterized by several tens of kilometers, exactly repeating the bend of the general relief. The general uniqueness of this area lies in the basic nature of the ecological type system, which was formed in an independent way. Rice is planted when February comes, because during this period the soil is being renewed thanks to the mountain mines. The beginning of the autumn period is considered the time when the inhabitants begin to harvest. The tourism season begins towards the end of autumn and continues until spring. It is during this time period that natural terraces become the main object of attention of tourists, striking first of all with a mirror type of surface that reflects the rays of the sun, while creating an excellent color spectrum.
Fifth place - the beauty of the blue hole in Belize
The central part of the atoll (one of the many features related to the coral barrier 
reef near the coast of Belize) is represented by the most beautiful landscape - a blue hole, which appears in the form of a cave disappearing somewhere in the depths. A natural phenomenon of a natural character is very common, however, it is this abyss that has especially incredible dimensions (the depth level is about one hundred and twenty meters, and the cave is about three hundred meters in diameter). Extreme divers are especially attracted by this place... The deep sea cave can be a real paradise for people who have made diving a real meaning of life. Jacques Yves Cousteau carried out large-scale research here, which brought great popularity to this area in the future.
Sixth place - great views of the Arizona wave
In the area of the border separating the states of Arizona and Utah, there is a plateau on which there are 
sandy rocks of incredibly beautiful shape, which are called waves, because of the funny uneven shapes and colors with a high degree of saturation. In order to make the way to this amazing place, professional photographers have to go through a difficult path: a flat road in such an area is not expected. The creation of a peculiar structure of the magnificent landscape took place over a long period of time through the transformation of dunes from sand into hard rocks.
Seventh place - features of Jiuzhaigou National Park
In the southeast of China, there is the territory of the Sichuan province, which attracts a huge number of 
tourists. And all thanks to the beautiful Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, which occupies the server of the region. It represents a unique natural object under the strictest protection. Waterfalls and lakes in large numbers are hidden from curious tourists by the mountain ranges of Tibet. These waters are called colored because they carry a special composition.
Not everyone is able to get to this reserve, nevertheless, not so long ago, the mountainous region acquired an airport, which provides an opportunity to get to this area directly from the territory of Shanghai. In order for tourists to feel the maximum comfort in this area, the trails in the mountains were improved by local workers.
In the old days, the territory was occupied by nine separate settlements.
Eighth place - Features of Plitvice Lakes
The territory of Croatia, which is considered to be very mysterious and 
colorful edge. First of all, I would like to refer specifically to Plitvice Lakes, which are located in a large-scale national state park... The nature of the surrounding nature creates a mystical atmosphere. The territory of the park is surrounded by very dense impenetrable forests, which the locals call the "Devil's Forest".
Almost each of the sixteen lakes is located within a mountain valley. There is a connection between them, which is why, thanks to the cleanest mountain streams, the formation of grandiose noisy fountains is carried out. From year to year, waterfalls are becoming more and more, because water causes the effect of destruction of limestone rocks. The total area of the water area is about two square kilometers. The location of the waterfalls themselves is observed at various levels. Thanks to the reservoirs, the formation of two picturesque complexes is carried out - the Upper Lakes and the Lower Lakes.
Ninth place - Features of the Valley of 10 Peaks. Canada
Canada is considered a harsh land, but incredibly attractive due to the beauty of the "cold" 
nature. One is located here beautiful place, which stands out for its incredible natural beauty, which is called the valley of “10 peaks”, which is located right at the very foot of 10 mountains that bear the common name Vekčkemna. This area is located not so far from the famous Moraine Lake, which is of glacial origin. In this area, many hiking trails have been laid by the workers, which provide an opportunity to give a real assessment of the local attraction. There is one mountain that bears a very bizarre name - "twenty dollars", because for some time an image of an identical character was imprinted on the surface of a bill that has the same dignity.
Tenth place - spectacular views of Mount Roraima
The beautiful-looking mountain is a kind of symbol that characterizes the neighborhood of states 
South America- Venezuela and Brazil. Roraima presents mountain ranges, located in a very long chain, which rise directly above the wilds of the great Amazon. This area became very popular at the time when the novel by Conan Doyle appeared, which told about the time era when our planet was inhabited by dinosaurs who chose as a safe haven mountain ranges... Thanks to the unusual landscape and unique atmosphere in this territory, a character of complete detachment from the real world around is created, representing an inexhaustible source of inspiration for many literary figures.
Eleventh place - the territory of the Maldives
A huge archipelago containing many (more than 1000) small islands, considered by 
separately a real tourist paradise, located in the Indian Ocean region. Turquoise water, an area of sandy white beaches, exotic fruits - all this great diversity is contained in the Maldives. This area is considered ideal and simply heavenly excellent to spend winter or summer holidays, actively have fun or spend a honeymoon.
Anyone here can go diving and bring this kind of leisure to perfection, because the level of visibility under the water surface is almost perfect. You can also visit some uninhabited islands, which can be perfect for privacy and romantic dates.
Our blue planet is unique. Truly unique things are born by nature, and amazing sights are created by atmospheric phenomena and elements (winds, streams of water). There are all kinds of lists and ratings that list the most beautiful places in the world. Watch, read and enjoy our top of the most amazing wonders!
Arizona wave
The striking Navajo sandstone formation is located in the United States, on the border of two states - Arizona and Utah. The unique creation is about 190 years old. Wavy lines have been born for centuries by overlapping separate layers. Wind and other atmospheric phenomena completed the incredible landscape.
Getting into the Wave is not so easy. The owner limits the number of visits to 20 per day, because sandstone is a very fragile material and crowds of tourists will trample it in a day.
To become one of those lucky ones who can see it with their own eyes, you need to take part in the lottery. The first ten visitors are drawn 4 months before the excursion, the second ten - the day before the visit. By the way, Australia has its own "wave" - a similar creation, but consisting of granite.
Beach with caves near the Algarve (Portugal)
The sea grottoes at Praia da Rocha near the Portuguese city were born naturally. Wind and raging waves cut the rocks, creating grandiose sculptures, grottoes, caves and figured pillars. 
Rice-growing sites in Guangxi Province, China, look like a masterpiece of landscape design or painted batik. In fact, these lines and colors carry deep oriental wisdom. They began to be built during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century. Examining rice terraces from special viewing platforms, a ticket for which costs about 250 rubles. with Russian money (50 yuan).
Terraces are wisely planned with weather conditions... Each step is irrigated in the required amount and illuminated by the sun in such doses as needed. This complex ecosystem provides itself: in the spring, spring water, saturated with microelements, flows down from the mountains, which irrigates the terraces with high quality. This gives the earth strength for the whole summer. At this time, the areas flooded with water under the rays of the sun become like sparkling wriggling ribbons. 
A charming, slender forest is located in the west of the Japanese city of Kyoto. Tens of thousands of slender bamboo-masts sway slightly in the wind, touching smooth trunks and subtly ringing. This place is located next to the famous Zen Buddhist temple of Tenryu-ji.
Visitors say that the melodic chime of bamboo trunks has a pacifying effect on a person and promotes spiritual enlightenment. The Japanese government has introduced the sounds of slender stems to the main attractions of their country. 
Island of Happiness - Socotra
This is how the name of one of the most amazing islands in the Indian Ocean is translated. Socotra lies in the northwestern part of the ocean in the state of Yemen. Due to its isolation, rare representatives of flora and fauna that are not found anywhere else have survived and live on it. In a small area - 143 km long and 40 km wide - amazing things fit. Peaked stone ridges coexist with snow-white beaches, and desert plains with oases of lush and luscious greenery. Here flowers of an unprecedented riot of colors paint a futuristic landscape, and thick baobabs stand like silent guards.
90% of reptiles, as well as molluscs and a third of plants are endemic, that is, species that are found only on this island. Socotra is home to 800 species of various plants. Scientists are inclined to believe that most of them trace their ancestry to the ancient flora, which disappeared forever in ancient times. These include:
- Cucumber tree;
- Dragon tree, in which, according to legend, the blood of ancient dragons flows;
- Dorstenia is giant;
- Desert rose (similar to a swollen elephant's leg with a delicate flower on top).
Bohol Island's Chocolate Hills (Philippines)
They go there to marvel at the natural formation - rounded, almost identical hills, of which there are 1268 pieces on an area of 50 km². How these hills arose is not known for certain, the most plausible version is that these coral colonies bulged out due to some geological processes under the island. 
The hills at the time of the autumn wilting of the grass on them acquire an extremely pleasant look of truffle candies, and in summer they turn bright green under the Philippine sun.
Only on this island live the smallest monkeys in the world - cute as toys, tarsiers (below in the photo). Their height is less than the palm of a person.
Wulingyuan: the soaring mountains of Pandora
Fans of the famous blockbuster will immediately understand what is at stake. These unusual "fingers" are called "Avatar mountains." Huge columns of quartz sandstone, covered at the top with dense rainforest, are located in the province of Hunan (China). In fact, it is a vast nature reserve, national park, founded in 1982. The whole area is well protected from destruction.
It is strictly forbidden to kindle fire in any form on the territory of the park, including a ban on smoking. All hiking trails are paved with a special coating that protects the soil from erosion.
Director James Cameron is believed to have been inspired by the Wulingyuan Mountains to create Avatar.
Salar de Uyuni salt flat (Bolivia)
We already wrote about this mesmerizing place in the article about, nevertheless, the famous salt desert deserves a place in our arbitrary TOP-20 rating. This salt marsh, the largest in area, is covered with neat cones. The entire landscape has an alien appearance.
In the monsoons the surface dry lake covered with a thin layer of water that turns into huge mirror... It reflects the endless sky with clouds and mountains in the background, and then the landscape becomes completely unreal. 
Hamilton Basin (USA)
An interesting ecosystem is located in the state of Texas near the city of Austin - a lake under the dome of a cave grotto. In ancient times, it was an underground river flowing through a karst cave, but nature has made its own adjustments. At some point, the vaults collapsed in one place, and the underground river saw the sun and sky for the first time.
The resulting chamber bay with a beach under the roof is very cubby... The water in the lake is deep blue. The "ceiling" of the grotto is dotted with centuries-old layers of soil and rocks, moss, limestone stalactites and climbing plants hang from the edges. Swallows made nests inside the dome. A waterfall rustles on the side. 
Grand Canyon (USA)
One of the deepest and largest canyons in the world is located in the state of Arizona. In the depths, the river of the same name flows among high walls made of layers of shale, limestone and sandstone. The canyon is 446 km long and up to 1800 m deep.
65 million years ago, Colorado flowed across the plain, but then the plateau gradually began to rise. The angle of inclination of the river changed, the current accelerated, and the water began to erode the soil in its path. In the form in which we observe the canyon now, it is 6 million years old, and to this day soil erosion continues and the sinkhole deepens. The Grand Canyon is the most famous in the world, immortalized in dozens of American films. 
Canaima National Park (Venezuela)
Located in the state of Bolivar on the east coast of the country. The entire area is strictly protected, since the reserve is included in the World Heritage List. An interesting fact is that it is here that you can see the highest waterfall on the planet -. The Kerepakupai River rushes down from almost a kilometer height and falls into the jungle. 
Angel falls down from a unique table mountain (979 m) and is called Devil's Mountain.
Tepuis are table-shaped with a flat top and straight walls.
Valley of Flowers (India)
The incredible beauty of the meadows can be seen at the top of the Ganges River in the Western Himalayas. The overwhelming majority are endemics that grow only here. Alpine meadows with a length of 88 km² are under close scrutiny of scientists. The most beautiful flower meadows are surrounded by forests, mountains and waterfalls. The locals are sure that fairies lived in the valley. 
Danakil Desert and Dallol Volcano (Ethiopia)
One of the most incredible, beautiful and mysterious places... A photo of these bright and abstract landscapes evokes thoughts of extraterrestrial worlds. The locals believe that here, on the plain, is the gateway to Hell through the Dallol Vent. The tribe of Tribes does not allow scientists to explore their volcano so as not to disturb the demons inside it. 
"Pulpit" (Norway)
We have already mentioned the most famous Norwegian rock in the article about. This work of nature with a top flat like a table also earns a spot in our top 20. Photos of "Chairs ..." are walking on the net in huge numbers, "the folk trail will not overgrow on it," because the view of the fjords is stunning.
The cliff hangs over the Lysefjord at 604 m. The width of the upper platform is 25x25 m. To get there, you will have to walk 6 km along rocky paths. On average, the climb takes 2 hours, but the most exciting sight in the world awaits as a reward! Impenetrable huge rocks rise in all directions, and somewhere far below the mirror of the Lysefjord turns black. 
Crystal River (Columbia)
“The river, born of a rainbow”, “The river that escaped from paradise” ... Many names were given by the Colombians to their pride - Kanye Cristales, which flows in the north of the country.
As you can see from the photo, its waters are painted in the brightest colors in the world. And this is not a chemical waste discharged into a pond, this is the most natural algae blooming so violently. This splendor can be seen in the autumn months, when numerous marine organisms begin to bloom, each in their own color. 
Pamukkale (Turkey)
Pamukkale in translation from Turkish sounds like "cotton castle". The locals gave this name to an unusual plateau located in the very center of the country. In fact, these are travertine terraces - a polycrystalline rock. For centuries, thermal springs were created by streams of mineralized water, which, flowing down the slopes, did not have time to reach the bottom of the mountain and evaporated under the hot rays.
Now the resort is in high demand, because here you can not only be treated with mineral baths, but also wander through the azure pools, beautiful snow-white terraces, admiring the idea and fantasy of Mother Nature. 
Denxia Colored Mountains (China)
Another bright "explosion" is in the Chinese province of Gansu. The boundlessly beautiful red-orange mountains with blue and green stripes attract many tourists here. Denxia got its killer color from a variety of sedimentary rocks and thanks to a large dissemination of red sandstone and centuries of soil erosion. 
Scientists believe that the mountains got their color back in the Mesozoic era, and inside the rock you can find the remains of extinct dinosaurs.
Li River (China)
In general, this Asian country is full of all kinds of beauty, which is why it appears in several positions in our top 20. This time we want to show full of romanticism and gentleness, the Chinese Lijiang River - the muse of poets and artists. 
Lijiang is one of the most beautiful, clean and picturesque rivers in Gualin province.
Here director John Curran filmed The Painted Veil.
Multnomah Falls (USA)
It is one of the top tourist destinations in Oregon. It crashes down into the Columbia River canyon. Multnomah Falls is one of the five largest waterfalls North America, but it is in the first place in height among those that never freeze - 189 meters. It takes only 30 minutes to get to the site from Portland. 
Machu Picchu: the unsolved mystery (Peru)
Remains ancient civilization the Incas are on the list of the New Seven Wonders. It translates as "old mountain". And lies lost city on a flat ground at an altitude of 2057 m. Until the beginning of the 20th century, no one suspected the existence of evidence of an ancient civilization on the territory of Peru.
Why did the Incas have to build their city so high in the mountains? This we will never know, all that remains is to wander through the old mossy stones and speculate. 
One way or another, the lost and mysterious city of Machu Picchu closes the rating "The most beautiful places on earth" - the best twenty.
We suggest watching a video, which also shows places that are not included in the list. Is it possible to list all the unique corners of the planet? After all, she is all beautiful!
