Strange places. The most interesting places on the planet

In the world great amount places and attractions you want to visit. They are all something special and attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. When planning your next trip, take a look at this list and perhaps visit one of these amazing places will leave a lasting impression on you.

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A large castrum sinkhole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll in Belize barrier reef. The diameter of this natural miracle is 305 meters, and it goes 120 meters deep. Blue hole annually attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world.

2) "Wave" in Arizona, USA

In the state of Arizona in the USA, there are rocks covered with intricate layered patterns that give the place an unearthly appearance. located close to major settlements, therefore it has gained great popularity among tourists.

These hills, called chocolate hills, are located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In total, there are more than 1,200 such hills covered with greenery in this area.

This place in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan is nicknamed the Gateway to Hell, it was formed after a failed gas drilling operation. During drilling in 1971, all equipment, including the drilling rig, fell into the resulting crater, which was filled with gas. To avoid accidents and poisoning, it was decided to set this gas on fire and since then, it has continued to burn for more than 40 years.

In the Chinese province of Hunan, they became the prototype for the fantastic landscapes from the movie "Avatar". More than 3000 thousand sand mountains rise to a height of up to 800 meters and are of great interest to tourists, especially after the success of Cameron's film.

One of the most accessible amazing places on the planet, many Russian tourists We have already visited there, since Pamukkale is located just a few hours from the popular Turkish resort of Antalya. Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle”, is a snow-white terrace filled with water from mineral springs. The water in these terraces is believed to have healing properties.

7) Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, 240 kilometers from. Wind and water have done a lot of work over many thousands of years, resulting in this amazing canyon red-red flowers.

Do you know what the most active volcano located in Antarctica? Volcano Erebus (Ice Towers of Mount Erebus) was discovered on January 28, 1841 by an English expedition led by polar explorer Sir James Clark Ross on the ships Erebus and Terror. The height of this volcano is 3794 meters, making it one of the most high points Antarctica. Inside the volcano there is a large lava lake.

9) Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Monument, USA

This national monument is located in the state of New Mexico, 60 kilometers from the city of Santa Fe and was formed due to sedimentation of volcanic rocks.

10) Ischigualasto Natural Park, Argentina

This park, also called The Valley of the Moon, is located in the province of San Juan in Argentina. Not the most popular place among tourists, as it is located far from the main tourist routes, but this is where NASA tested its Mars rovers. The landscape of this place looks alien.

11) Salt Flat of Uyuni, Bolivia

The Salt Lake (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia is located near Lake Titicaca - this is one of the most amazing and photogenic places on our planet. Everything in this area is saturated with salt, it is everywhere, but the most amazing sight occurs when the rains fall and everything is covered with a thin layer of water, the ideal surface of which turns into a mirror.

12) Danxia Landform, China

This incredible landscape may appear to be just the result of Photoshop, but it is a real geological feature formed by the overlapping of sandstone and other mineral rocks. This natural site is located in the Chinese province of Gansu. In 2010, the Danxia Landscape was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

13) Crystal Cave of the Giants, Mexico

This cave containing the world's largest crystals was recently discovered in 2000 near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giants measure up to 15 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width and are composed of zinc-silver-lead salts. The cave has a special climate (almost 60 degrees Celsius and 100% air humidity), in which a person cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes.

14) Dry Valleys, Antarctica

A dry valley is the territory of three oasis valleys (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica west of McMurdo Sound. Hurricane winds, lack of precipitation, low temperatures created this place unique climate. Rare lakes have long been turned into ice wells, in which, according to some scientists, unknown microorganisms live.

15) Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra is an archipelago in Indian Ocean, consisting of 4 islands, located off the coast of Somalia. These islands preserve unique plant and animal life, many of which can only be found here. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree.

16)Giants Causeway, Ireland

More than 40,000 basalt columns form a path that leads to the foot of the volcano, thanks to the eruption of which these amazing columns were created. The Giant's Causeway is one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions.

17) Kliluk, the Spotted Lake, Canada

Local indigenous Indians consider this lake sacred. The water of this lake has bright colors, as it is saturated with sodium sulfates, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. During the hot season, the water in the lake dries up and many small puddles form, which have different colors, depending on which element of the periodic table predominates in them.

18) "Pulpit" or Preikestolen, Norway

Preikestolen Rock, a favorite place for photographers and just tourists, is a huge rock-cliff with a flat platform 25 by 25 meters. The height of the cliff is 604 meters and from its top you can see beautiful view to the surrounding landscape. The Preikestolen cliff is one of Norway's most popular attractions.

19) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes is the main attraction of Croatia. There are 16 large and several small lakes, about 20 mysterious caves and 120 waterfalls. In this place you can find many species of plants and animals that are unique and found only in the Plitvice Lakes region, which is why they are strictly protected by UNESCO.

20) Cappadocia, Türkiye

Cappadocia, or “The Land of Beautiful Horses” - unique place, located in the Goreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is practically a whole world, which is hidden in caves of volcanic origin, there are houses, monasteries, unique multi-tiered underground cities and much more, all this appeared before our era. This unique place is rightfully popular among tourists coming to Turkey.

21) national park Yellowstone, USA

Yellowstone National Park is unique natural Park, known throughout the world. The most famous and most visited national park in the USA. Yellowstone is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is located in three states: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is famous for its unique geological features: geysers, geothermal springs and the largest dormant volcano on the entire continent - Caldera.

22) Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan, Ukraine

This tunnel of trees envelops the railway tracks that pass near the city of Klevan. Because of my amazing beauty and romance, this place was nicknamed the Tunnel of Love. In the summer, when the tunnel is in its prime, newlyweds like to come here; taking a photo against its background is considered a good sign.

23) Corinth Canal, Greece

It is impossible to believe that this channel was created by human hands. The construction of the Corinth Canal began under Emperor Nero in 67 BC, and was completed only in 1893. This unique man-made creation connects the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea and the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The depth of the Corinth Canal is 8 meters and the width is 24 meters.

One of the most beautiful places in Chile is Lago General Carrera, which contains Marble Caves. This one is unique natural cave consists entirely of multi-colored marble (pink and blue), there are more than 5000 million tons of it.

25) Monsanto village, Portugal

This small Portuguese town is built among huge stone boulders, many of which are home to local residents. The town of Monsanto consists almost entirely of one-story buildings, which are separated by narrow streets; getting here, you can feel like you are in the Middle Ages.

Types of this ice canyon Greenland is mesmerizing, it's dark blue water It’s captivating and you can get lost in the many skillfully crafted ice arches. This canyon is the largest on the island, and its waters are inhabited by bowhead whale, seals and walruses.

27) Skaftafell, Iceland

Skaftafell Park is a natural wonder of Iceland, home to the Jökulsarlon ice caves.

28) Multnomah Falls, USA

29) Seljalandfoss waterfall, Iceland

This temple carved into the rocks truly deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world. The construction of this city began before our era, and it is currently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

32) Town of Riomaggiore, Italy

A small town in Italy, where houses are piled on the rocks right at the edge of the sea. Cars are prohibited in Riomaggiore.

33) Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand

Every year a festival is held in Thailand, the unchanging tradition of which remains the launch sky lanterns. This amazing sight, when thousands of luminous lights rise into the sky at the same time, is simply mesmerizing. If you're in Thailand in November, don't miss this festival.

34) Mount Roraima, Venezuela

The height of Mount Roraima is 2723 meters, and the summit plateau has an area of 35 square kilometers. Reports of an expedition to the mountain area inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write his novel The Lost World.

35) Etretat, Normandy, France

It is impossible to list everything in one place interesting places planet, because each place is unique in its own way and deserves attention, but we tried to collect many interesting places that you should pay attention to when going on your next trip.

Plitvice Lakes National Park was founded in 1949. It is the largest national park in Croatia, as well as the oldest park in South-Eastern Europe. More than a million visitors flock here to admire the beauty of the park. There are many waterfalls, caves and lakes here. The area is home to more than 100 bird species. Most of the park consists of beech and fir. The park is incredibly beautiful in winter, when the waterfalls freeze and everything is covered in white snow.

Fingal's Cave, Scotland

Named after the hero of an 18th century epic poem, Fingal's Cave has numerous geometric columns reminiscent of Ireland's Giant's Causeway. The cave is formed from hexagonally connected basalt columns created by solidified lava. This sea cave is located on the Isle of Staffa, which is part of Scotland. The high arched roof enhances the sound of the ocean. Although even small boats cannot enter the cave, many local companies offer tours of the area.

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

The bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin South China Sea. It includes more than 3,000 islands, as well as rocks, caves and cliffs, making it one of the most unusual places in the world. The bay is an extraordinary example of limestone erosion. The name Halong means "where the dragon descended into the sea." Due to its vertical nature, the archipelago is sparsely populated. Most of the islands are negligible, however, the largest ones have their own internal lakes. Ha Long Bay is world heritage UNESCO.

Red Beach, Panjin, China

This place is perhaps far from the traditional understanding of the beach. Instead of endless expanses of sand, we see algae called sueda. Most of the year, these algae are green, but with the onset of autumn they turn a dark, cherry-red color. Apart from its whimsical colors, Red Beach is home to more than 260 species of birds and 399 species of animals. This makes it one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. It is also the largest swamp and wetland on Earth.

Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

Located next to Atlantic Ocean, The Giant's Causeway or the Giant's Causeway, as it is also called, is one of the strangest natural wonders. It consists of about 40,000 columns, most of which have six sides. These columns look remarkably like a honeycomb. The creation of this place from cooled magma took almost 60 million years. Scientists believe that it took its final form some 15,000 years ago after the last ice age.

Thermal springs, Pamukkale, Türkiye

Take a trip around Aegean Sea and near the Menderes River you will find wonderful thermal springs. For centuries, people have bathed in these hot, mineral-rich waters. Pools and frozen waterfalls form multi-level cliffs. In spring, the water is rich in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate. The current in Pamukkale occurs at a speed of 400 liters per second and this flow constantly forms new small round pools.

Hvitserkur, Iceland

Some are sure that this rock has the appearance of a dinosaur, others say that it is a dragon, and still others claim that it is a monster. In any case, this nature education arouses human interest. Every year thousands of people come to the north of the Vatnes Peninsula to look at this “dinosaur at a watering hole.” The rock has three holes and has been reinforced with concrete to prevent further erosion. Even in photographs, viewers can see the bird droppings that give the rock its name. Translated from Icelandic, the word Hvitserkur means white shirt.

Antelope Canyon, USA

This canyon is the most visited in the Southwestern United States. One look at the smooth, orange-red walls makes people delighted. Antelope Canyon was formed by a flash flood. Due to heavy rains, it continues to change its shape to this day. While scientists are not sure when people discovered this cave, local Navajo tribes say this surreal canyon has always been part of their history.

There are many unusual and even mysterious places on earth, which are distinguished not only by their unique beauty, breathtaking landscapes and rich flora. There are many interesting and rather strange places that look completely alien.

We present a selection of the most unusual places on earth.

Valley of the Moving Stones, California

In the American state of California there is a real geological phenomenon, which world scientists are still struggling to study. This is a valley of moving or wandering (creeping) stones. It was discovered at the bottom of an old dry lake in the south of Death Valley. Incredibly, in this area, large boulders slowly move along a completely flat and flat clay surface, leaving a long trail behind them!

Today, the official hypothesis of the phenomenon of the Valley of Crawling Stones is considered to be: stone blocks move thanks to the power of wind and water. After the rains, this lake fills with water and the clay soil becomes wet. Because of this, the friction force decreases, and hurricane gusts of wind cause the stones to “crawl” across the plain, leaving furrows behind them.

However, no one can yet explain the fact why the stones lying nearby begin to “spread” in different directions, and some do not move at all. In addition, it remains a mystery why the boulders wander throughout the valley, because under the influence of the wind they should move to one side of the lake.

Scientists continue to actively work to unravel the mystery of this place. By the way, there is also a mystical version of this phenomenon associated with otherworldly forces.

Weathering pillars on the Manpupuner plateau - Russia

In the Troitsko-Pechora region of the Komi Republic, on the Manpupuner plateau, there is another natural unusual place - 7 giant stone giants were formed here, each of which reaches a height of 30 to 42 meters. They are called weathering pillars or Mansi logs.

According to the main version, the blocks were formed during the process of weathering and washing out rocks. This place was once considered mystical and shamans performed their rituals here, claiming that spirits lived on the plateau.

This place is quite popular among tourists. According to them, this area really has a special peaceful energy.

Waitomo - Glowworm Caves in New Zealand

New Zealand's Waitomo region has stunning limestone caves that are unique in that they shimmer and glow thanks to the millions of fireflies that live in the underground labyrinths. These small insects, members of the genus of fungus gnats, emit phosphorescent light that creates unusual light installations.

This type of firefly lives only in New Zealand. Scientists claim that light is emitted from insects because they are hungry - thus, with the help of glow, mosquitoes lure prey into their traps.

Fishing village in China, overgrown with jungle

There is an unusual abandoned village in China that attracts tourists every year. Once upon a time, fishermen lived here, and since then the settlement began to be overgrown with grass and jungle, slowly turning into a green kingdom.

Plants completely covered the old stone houses, turning the abandoned dead city into an unusual area. This settlement has long turned into a local landmark.

Cave of Giant Crystals in Mexico

In the Mexican city of Nike there is another miracle of mysterious nature - the Cave of Huge Crystals, which is located at a depth of 300 meters. Geologists even call the bizarre interweaving of giant transparent selenite crystals the “Sistine Chapel of crystals” - it is so beautiful and unique. Huge formations have been growing underground for many millennia.

This Mexican miracle was accidentally discovered in 2000 by two miner brothers while exploring a new passage in the mine.

Crystals look like large rays cutting through space, they create an unusually breathtaking spectacle.

Antelope Canyon, USA

Most famous canyon in the southeastern part of America in the state of Arizona, it consists of two parts - the Upper Canyon (Gorges) and the Lower Canyon (Spirals). The Navajo Indians call the Upper Canyon a place where water flows through the rocks, and the Lower Canyon is a place where the water flows through the rocks.

"Bloody Pond" in Japan

In the Japanese city of Beppu there is an unusual “bloody” pond, the red color of which is due to the high level of iron in the water. The reservoir is a thermal spring and a landmark of the city.

It is impossible to swim in these hot waters, but it will be quite interesting to look at this miracle of nature.

Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania

In the Richat structure, on the African continent there is a truly mystical and mysterious place called the Eye of the Sahara. It is a bizarre figure of several concentric rings. These circles can be seen even from space. They are located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level in the Sahara Desert.

According to one version, the Eye was formed by a meteorite impact. However, today geologists are inclined to the hypothesis that the Richat structure was the result of erosion. Until now, world scientists are struggling with the cause. round shape this miracle.

Salt desert in Bolivia

Located in Bolivia big desert salt, which is also called Lake Uyuni. The desert is considered the largest salt marsh in the world. In this area there are active volcanoes, geysers, and giant cacti growing, which create the illusion of a completely different world.

Spotted Lake Kliluk

In British Columbia there are absolutely unusual lake with white borders and blue-green puddles inside it. This fantastic body of water is like a mirror to other worlds. Lake Kliluk is not only beautiful, but also rich in natural resources.

Socotra Island

Socotra Island is part of an archipelago that consists of four islands in the Indian Ocean. It is unique and even anomalous in its vegetation - rare species of flora and fauna growing here are not found anywhere else in the world.

Danakil Depression and Dallol Volcano in Ethiopia

There is one unique and extraordinary place in Ethiopia - the Danakil Depression, which is rightfully considered one of the hottest places on Earth. In cool seasons, the thermometer shows a temperature of 35 °C, and in hot weather - about 60 °C!

The reason for the bright colorful colors of the depression is that due to the separation of tectonic plates in this place, the waters of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden emerge onto the land. It should be added that this zone is quite radiation and volcanic.

The dormant volcano Dallol is also located here - the area around it is considered the hottest place on Earth. And the landscapes seem absolutely fantastic and even alien due to their colorfulness. Salts of iron, potassium, and manganese are washed to the surface by hot springs, so the local landscapes are painted in a variety of colors.

According to astronomers, this is what the surface of one of Jupiter’s moons, Io, looks like.
The last time the Dallol volcano erupted was in 1926.

Dry valleys in Antarctica

The valleys in Antarctica are the driest places on earth. There was no rainfall in this area at all for several million years! The local climate is similar to that of Mars, so these deserts are of great interest to NASA employees. Mars rovers are tested in the valleys, as well as various studies.

It is worth noting that the dry part of Antarctica is not covered with ice. In this unusual place there is a frozen lake with very salty water, in which unknown organisms have been found.

Ice caves of Eisreisenwelt in Austria

The Eisreisenwelt ice caves in Austria are truly unusual and impressive in their size. Anyone who comes here feels like they are in a completely different world. Among all ice caves lands, these are the largest. Underground labyrinths The Eisreisenwelt stretches for 40 kilometers. Of course it's amazing and a nice place attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.

Honghe Hani rice fields in China

The southeastern Chinese province of Yunnan is famous for its incredibly stunning rice plantations Honghe Hani. Cascades of fields, like intricately curved mirrors, descend from the slopes of the Ailao Mountains to the banks of the Red River. This unusual natural attraction is the pride of the province.

In today's selection we will talk about the most unusual corners of our planet. They are unusual for their landscapes; after seeing these photographs, you might think that these places are on some other planets, in other galaxies, but not on Earth. The most amazing thing is that the initial impression is wrong - our planet is capable of surprising us, constantly presenting new surprises and mysteries.

So, let's move on to the story about the most unusual corners of our planet. We have already told you about places surrounded by many mysteries (The most mysterious places on the planet). In this collection we will talk specifically about unusual landscapes that evoke admiration just by their appearance - these are real wonders of nature. We always try to provide you with maximum information about the topic of interest, so in the rating we will refer to articles already written earlier - there you can learn more about all the places on our list.

Let's start with the most unearthly part of our planet - the Dry Valleys in Antarctica. This desert is unique in that it is the driest place on earth. There has been no precipitation here for several million years. This place is closest in climate to Mars, and therefore is of particular interest to NASA. Mars rovers are tested here and large-scale research is conducted in all directions. This is the only part of Antarctica that is not covered with ice. In the valleys lies a frozen lake of extremely salty water, and mysterious bacteria and organisms have been discovered beneath the ice - a discovery that confirms the theory that life exists on Mars. Read more about Dry Valleys in the article

In second place is the island of Socotra - the landscapes of this island are unique and look more like alien ones. The island has been geographically isolated from Africa for 6 million years and is home to many extremely rare species of flora and fauna - a third of which are endemic and can only be found here. Despite the hot and dry climate, many amazing and beautiful plants grow here, many of which are about 20 million years old. More detailed information about this place in the article -

Next on the list of “Most unusual places on Earth” is the Rio Tinto quarry in Andalusia, Spain. The huge quarries of Rio Tinto create a surreal, lunar-like landscape. The quarries are named after the river of the same name, which flows here and washes minerals out of huge craters. Mining has been carried out here for many centuries, so the river is painted a bright red-orange color, its acidity and saturation with metals is simply off scale. Currently, mining in this region has ceased, but attracts crowds of tourists and photographers to Andalusia

Let's move on, we still have something to surprise you with:) I bet that you have never heard of Spotted Lake, much less seen such stunning landscapes. The lake is located in British Columbia, Canada. Depending on the weather conditions and the time of year, the lake crystallizes and turns a certain color. Many “spots” – circles of minerals – form on the lake. This is the world's largest concentration of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), calcium and sodium, as well as silver and titanium. This place is sacred to the indigenous Indians of Canada, and is famous for its medicinal properties- for this he was given the name Kliluk. More details in the topic “”

Another unusual landscape - the largest in the world salt Lake, Salar de Uyuni. This is a beautiful area with a huge salt desert, active volcanoes, large islands cacti and geysers. You can ride on the surface of the lake in a jeep and admire the unusual, sometimes unearthly beauty this place. clearly visible from space, and is one of the points for satellite calibration

There is another unusual place in Brazil - Vale da Lua, which means Valley of the Moon. It is a water-washed rock formation with natural swimming pools. Vale da Lua is located in the Brazilian Chapada forest and is one of the oldest rock formations on the planet consisting of quartz and crystals.

There are also unusual places in Japan. This is the Bloody Pond, one of the famous ones. There are nine unusual geyser springs in this city, but the most famous among them is the Bloody Pond with hot water of bright red color. This color is due to the high iron content in the water. This pond is also the most photogenic among all sources.

In eighth place on our list stone forest Shilin in China is a stunning example of karst topography. The rocks are made of limestone and were formed by water, which destroyed everything except these tree-like pillars. Known as the “First Wonder of the World” since the Ming Dynasty

Another miracle of nature is the Richat Structure in Mauritania. It is also called the Eye of the Sahara. Richat is about 30 miles in diameter and is visible from space. The formation was originally thought to be the result of a meteorite, but modern geologists believe it is the result of erosion. The reason for its round shape is still a mystery that scientists around the world are struggling with.

The famous gate to Hell - Darvaz in Turkmenistan, is also on our list. This place frightens with its power, thousands of tons of lava and heat emanating from the bowels of the Earth. There is a burning crater in the middle of the Karakum desert, its diameter is 60 meters and its depth is 20 meters. At its core, Darvaz is a gas well, and the history of its discovery is quite interesting. Researchers drilled a well here to extract gas, but as a result this huge abyss opened, the gas had to be set on fire so that no one would be poisoned. Read more about interesting story this unusual place in the article “Darvaz, the gateway to Hell”

The Eisreisenwelt ice caves close the list of the most unusual places on earth. These caves are different from any other caves because of their icy strangeness. Once you get here you feel like you're somewhere else fairy tale world. There are many ice caves in the world, but the Eisreisenwelt Caves are the largest among them. Their total length is 40 kilometers, and only a small part is open to the public. But even this is enough for thousands of tourists every day to admire the grandeur and unusualness of this place.

Millions of tourists visit the most interesting places in the world every year. What could be more tempting than taking a photo against the backdrop of the unusual Chinese Danxia rocks, seeing with your own eyes the Gates of Hell located in Turkmenistan, enjoying the cherry blossoms in the Japanese Hitachi Park, or strolling along the streets of the abandoned town of Pripyat near Chernobyl?

10 most incredible corners of our planet:

City of Machu Picchu.
Flower fields in Holland.
Danxia Geopark.
Valley of the Moon in Argentina.
Wulingyuan Mountains.
Gates of Hell in the Karakum Desert.
Bobsleigh track in Sarajevo.
Ghost town Pripyat.
Abandoned ship Airfield.

Man-made wonders of the planet

In 1911, US archaeologist Hiram Bingham, while in Peru, accidentally discovered the ruins of a fortress city hidden in the Andes. Machu Picchu.

It is believed that the town was founded in the middle of the 15th century and for some time served as the residence of the ruler of the Inca Empire, Pachacutec, and after his death it became a place where the children of the nobility were educated. attracts tourists unique architecture Machu Picchu.

Located at an altitude of more than 2 km above sea level, ancient city attracts travelers with unusual buildings built from polished rectangular stones. In total, about 200 buildings have been preserved, including several temples, dedicated to god sun Inti. Modern scientists were amazed by the scale of the buildings, because in order to build them, it was necessary to have the broadest knowledge in the field of engineering, geology, astronomy and other sciences, which humanity did not possess in those days. How the ancient Incas created the city remains a big mystery. Some researchers even seriously suggest that aliens took part in the construction of Machu Picchu.

Flower fields in Holland

The Netherlands is known in every corner of the planet not only for its Red Light District or the Marijuana Museum, but also for its picturesque tulip fields.

The fashion for growing these flowers dates back to the distant 16th century. It was then that the botanist Karl Clusius first planted botanical garden Leiden several tulip bulbs.

The strange flowers quickly caught the fancy of the local population, and soon any noble Dutchman considered it an honor to grow them at home. Today, tulips of all varieties and the most incredible shades grow on endless plantations located on the North Sea coast, as well as near Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Enkhuizen and Delft. You can admire the incredibly beautiful flower fields in the Netherlands from mid-April to the end of the first ten days of May.

The most unusual gardens are in Japan. To see this, just visit Hitachi National Park, which stretches over 120 hectares in the city of Hitatinaka on the island of Honshu.

Previously, in its place was military base USA, but since 1973, Japanese authorities decided to plant vast territories with luxurious flowers, shrubs and trees. Work to improve the park took 18 years, and in 1991 it was opened to the public for the first time. IN different times Every year, sakura, kohia, tulips, lilies and other plants bloom on huge plantations, turning Hitachi into a place of indescribable beauty.

Unusual creations of nature

In the Chinese province of Gansu, near the city of Zhangye, the unique Danxia Geopark is located. It became famous throughout the world thanks to its unusual colored rocks.

An inexperienced tourist may think that a person had a hand in their creation, but this is not so. The cliffs of Zhangye Danxia are natural object, they were formed over 24 million years from deposits of red sandstone and other mineral rocks. Their unusual shapes, colors and patterns are the result of numerous weather disasters.. Today there is not a single landscape formation on the planet that even remotely resembles Danxia, so the geopark is extremely popular among lovers of unusual experiences.

Contrary to expectations, the Valley of the Moon is not located on a natural satellite of the Earth, but in the northwestern part of Argentina. Ischigualasto Provincial Park received this name because of its alien appearance.

There is practically no flora and fauna in the valley. Its attraction is the unusual geological formations, similar to polished skittles with a diameter of up to 70 cm. Scientists today are unable to explain their origin. The area gained particular interest among tourists after NASA employees tested their Mars rovers there.

Located in the Hunan province of China, the Wulingyuan Mountains are covered in greenery with 3,000 peaks and cliffs, some of which reach heights of up to 800 m.

Between them there are gorges with picturesque lakes, streams and waterfalls. Few people know, but it was the Wulingyuan Mountains that inspired the authors of the film "Avatar" to create amazing viewers of fabulous landscapes.

Underground road to hell

When listing unusual places in the world, it is worth mentioning the Gates of Hell, located in the Karakum Desert (Turkmenistan). The attraction with such an impressive name is a gas crater, the depth of which reaches 20 m and a diameter of 60 m.

It was formed in 1971 after unsuccessful searches for underground gas. While drilling a well, Soviet geologists came across a void filled with natural gas, into which the earth and equipment located on its surface had fallen. To prevent the gas from leaving the crater and poisoning people living in nearby settlements, it was decided to set it on fire.

Mineral seekers hoped that it would go out within a few days, but they were greatly mistaken. More than 40 years have passed since the formation of the crater, and natural gas burns in it without ceasing. From the outside, this spectacle has a mystical appearance.

Forgotten corners of the world

The most beautiful abandoned places in the world have always attracted the attention of travelers. Once in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), tourists should head to the long-forgotten bobsleigh track.

A modern track that meets international standards was built in anticipation of the winter Olympic Games 1984, its length was more than 1.5 km. The track was used after the end of the Olympics until the start civil war in Yugoslavia in 1991. Military operations in this Balkan country ended long ago, but interest in bobsleigh among the local population has subsided. The track, where the best athletes on the planet competed for prizes, has been abandoned for more than two decades and is of interest only to travelers.

The small town of Pripyat in northern Ukraine can be called, without exaggeration, the most interesting settlement in the post-Soviet space.

Today in Pripyat everything looks the same as it did at the time of the tragedy. Once in the city, it’s as if you’re transported back 3 decades. The walls of buildings are decorated with communist slogans, schools and kindergartens are waiting for pupils, and apartments are waiting for their owners. But the city differs from other settlements in that no one is going to return to it. Its streets are filled with piercing silence, and the only people there are tourists and tour guides.

Travelers looking for the most beautiful abandoned places in the world should head to Australia. On this distant continent in Homebush Bay the remains of the steam ship Airfield have rested for many years.

The British ship was launched in 1911 and carried ammunition and coal during World War II. Now the Airfield is considered the most famous abandoned ship on the planet. Real thickets of mango trees grew on its deck, which is why it was popularly called the “Floating Forest”. The ship looks especially spectacular in the sunset.

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