July 2, 2016

We bring to your attention ten fantastic places on planet Earth that will amaze you with their unique, perhaps even unearthly beauty. These mysterious and amazing corners of the planet must be visited by everyone at least once in a lifetime.

The most unusual places on earth

1. Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island, Chile. Easter Island or Rapa Nui is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous mainly for its main attraction - the Moai stone statues. Perhaps there is no more mysterious, even mystical island in the world. The impressive monuments of Moai sculptures inspire the viewer with incredible delight and unjustified fear, indescribable joy and an inexplicable feeling of anxiety. Everyone should certainly visit Easter Island and feel the fascinating history of the people of Rapa Nui.

2. Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA.Antelope Canyon is probably the most beloved and popular tourist attraction in the United States. The quaint name of the Antelope Canyon was due to the color of its rocks: reddish-red shades resemble the color of the skin of an antelope. For centuries, water and wind have created that fantastic relief, which today is impossible to stop admiring. The play of intricate shapes and graceful lines of the walls of the canyon rocks is an unusual and unforgettable sight.

3. Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

Zhangye Danxia, ​​China. Zhangye Danxia are rocks, but the rocks are not simple, but colored! Variegated mountain formations were formed due to various natural anomalies. The result is truly stunning - bright iridescent colorful stripes adorn the mountains. To believe in the existence of such fabulous landscapes, you need to see them with your own eyes, the opening picture is really breathtaking.

4. Petra, Jordan

Petra, Jordan. The ancient city of Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city is located in the narrow canyon of the Siq. At one time, the city of Petra was the richest and most prosperous shopping center. Now Petra is not only architectural monument, but also a vast tourist area that attracts crowds foreign guests. The main advantage of Petra is the facade of the building of the temple of El-Khazneh, carved from a single rock. Petra makes an indelible impression, be sure to stay in this amazing city.

5. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand. The Phi Phi Islands are truly heaven on earth. More impressive landscape beauties cannot be found all over the world. beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters and extraordinary beauty cliffs covered with dense tropical greenery make this place ideal for relaxation.

Caño Cristales means "Crystal River" in Spanish. Thanks to the various types of mosses and algae growing on the bottom, an illusion is created that the waters of the river are colored in different colors: red, blue, green, yellow and even black. Therefore, Caño Cristalis is sometimes called the river of five colors. A real miracle is to see such indescribable beauty with your own eyes.

The Socotra Islands are a World Heritage Site. They are quite difficult to access and are suitable only for ecotourism. Restaurants, hotels and a high level of service? Forget about it, because here the first roads were laid only a couple of years ago. However, a visit to Socotra will be the most unforgettable trip of your life if you dare to endure discomfort. Being here is like being on another planet. The flora of this land is unique: you will not see a huge number of plants growing on the island anywhere else. This exceptional flora originated here due to the isolation of the island and the favorable climate.

8. Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni, Bolivia. Uyuni is the largest salt lake in the world. But interesting feature of this lake lies not only in its scale. Uyuni is a hard salt marsh with a smooth, mirror-like surface that you can ride on by car. In fact, Uyuni is a huge block of salt. The lake has a high economic value to Bolivia, due to the extraction of its colossal salt reserves. Here, salt is used not only for food, it is even used as a building material. Therefore, travelers have the opportunity to stay in a real salt hotel.

The wonderful lake Kliluk is located in British Columbia. The waters of the lake are rich in various minerals and during evaporation, many mineral spots form on the surface, which, depending on the season, turn into different colors - an incredibly amazing sight. In addition to its magical appearance, Kliluk is also famous for its healing properties.

Our planet has many worthy places that you should definitely visit. I already wrote about some of them a couple of months ago. However, at that time it was about the most famous places which, despite their originality, are well known and popular to everyone. Today we will talk about those corners of the planet, most of which are incredibly difficult to get to.

Rocks of Kasha-Katuwe

This unusual rock formation is located in New Mexico and was created by nature about seven million years ago. Volcanic ash, erosion and weathering led to the formation of such unusual tent mountains.

Unusual creation of nature rocks Kasha-Katuwe

The rocks have a rather interesting altitudinal variety, which rises to a height of thirty meters with pointed peaks like tourist tents or Indian wigwams. This Kasha-Katuve formation 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, they are among the most hard-to-reach places on earth, and if we add the difficult Antarctic climate to such a place, it turns out that it is the ice towers and caves of Erebus that are an unattainable dream for most tourists.

The icy splendor of Mount Erebus

At the same time, the most interesting tourist place is not even the peaks of the Erebus volcano, which rise up to 4 kilometers, but the volcano's lava lake 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 the caves, one more most interesting phenomena are ice chimneys on the slopes of the volcano. They are formed during the exit underground caves warm air vapors, which, in contact with the forty-degree frosty Antarctic climate, build up these chimneys.

Ice chimneys - the magnificence of Mount Erebus

Philippine eighth wonder of the world - rice terraces

Twenty years ago, this man-made beauty of human hands was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. And now the rice terraces are a vivid example of how nature helps a person with due respect for her on the part of this very person.

Eighth Wonder of the World - Banaue Rice Terraces

Some of the Banaue rice terraces are believed to be around 6,000 years old. The most interesting thing about them is not even that they total area more than 10,000 square kilometers, and if they could be placed close to each other, they would take up 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, which are located higher in the mountains. And if we take into account the fact that all the rice terraces of Banaue were created at a height of one and a half kilometers, then they can definitely be safely equated with a new wonder of the world.

Wonder of the world with a thousand years of history

Moreover, all these terraces not only do not disfigure the Philippine Cordillera, but on the contrary Tosno repeat all their curves, 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 also follow the work local residents still growing rice according to the precepts 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 river Lena. Along many miles of coastline, towering cliffs called the Lena Pillars look down on everyone. 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

An unusual park of Early Cambrian deposits

It is worth noting that not only the beauty and monumentality of the Pillars is unique, but also their geological structure, which dates back to the early Cambrian period in the history of the Earth's development. 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 species of mammoths and the imprints of such a unique specimen 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 in the British Isles. It stretches for 16 kilometers in the mouth of an ancient volcano and has unique monuments of nature and history.

The British travel here for the stunning variety of flora that cuts through the river valley with clear waters and magnificent mountain peaks. The splendor of nature and silence - what else do you need for have a nice rest in nature and away from civilization.

It is the mountains that attract mountaineering and skiing. In addition, this place is infamous for its events four centuries ago, during which the Jacobins 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 Vale of Glencoe

Interesting place - Indian Park "Valley of Flowers"

Along the western slopes of the Himalayas, on an area of ​​​​90 square kilometers, the National Indian Park "Valley of Flowers" is located. 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 platform eight kilometers long and two wide. It is here that you can observe a unique natural phenomenon - about six hundred representatives of alpine, subalpine and high-mountain fauna grow in the protected zone of the valley. Moreover, some of their representatives, such as the blue poppy or the Himalayan maple, can only be seen in this valley.

Unique flower "Valley of Flowers" - blue poppy

In this interesting place on earth, you can enjoy the natural beauty of alpine meadows, moreover, 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 Wonder of the USA - Lechugia Cave

In the USA there is an amazing creation of nature. 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. Already now we can say with confidence that this cave is the deepest on the American continent. The cave descends underground down to a depth of 500 meters, and the total length of its underground passages exceeds 150 kilometers.

Of particular note is the ecosystem of the cave - it is “thanks” to it that there are no usual routes for tourists in Lechug and only researchers have access to the dungeons. This ecosystem is unique in that underground passages and in the grottoes of the cave there is a special world, in fact, 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 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.

Cave Krubera-Voronya - a fast way to the bowels of the earth

In Abkhazia there is a cave, which is considered the deepest in the world today. It is now reliably known that the depth of this cave extends for almost two kilometers. And although there is no “direct exit” to the underworld, unlike the Lechugia cave, since its height is located in the mountains at a level of 2256 meters, the path itself, 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 numerous expeditions began to explore it, each of which, having reached the mark of 210, 340, 710 meters, did not declare the end of the length of the moves. All this continued until seven years ago, a group of speleologists failed to reach a depth of 2196 meters.

This cave has its second nickname. Because of a large number the crows nesting there are also called the Crow. At the same time, unlike the above-mentioned Lechugia, this cave has many tourist routes and anyone can admire her beauty

Fairy tale 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 high mountain valley as many as 16 lakes were formed with fantastically blue water and magnificent noisy waterfalls.

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 to water, forming a new cascade of waterfalls. This amount of limestone forms not only bizarre growths 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 Iguazu Falls cascade. This system of 275 small and large waterfalls, which stretches for three kilometers, is considered the most powerful in the world. The Spanish conquistadors called the largest waterfall the Devil's Throat for its power and unusual shape in the shape of a 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 its discharge rate reaches thirteen thousand cubic meters of water per second.

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We want to introduce you to a dozen places on our planet that look more like frames from a science fiction movie. But no... All these places really exist. See below for a list of the most unusual places on the planet!

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

The Plitvice Lakes National Park was founded in 1949. It is the largest national park in Croatia and also the oldest park in Southeast Europe. Over a million visitors flock here to admire the beauties of the park. There are many waterfalls, caves and lakes. The area is home to over 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 with 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 the Giants' Causeway in Ireland. The cave is formed from hexagonally connected basalt columns created by solidified lava. This sea ​​cave located on the island of Staffa, which is part of Scotland. The high arched roof enhances the sound of the ocean. And although even small boats cannot enter the cave, many local companies offer tours of the surrounding area.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

The bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin of the 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 Ha Long 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 inland lakes. Halong bay is world heritage UNESCO.

Red Beach, Panjin, China

This place is perhaps far from the traditional understanding of the beach. Instead of endless sandy expanses, we see algae called sueda. For most of the year, these algae are green in color, however, with the onset of autumn, they turn a dark, cherry red color. In addition to its bizarre coloration, Red Beach is home to over 260 bird species and 399 animal species. This makes it one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. It is also the largest swamp and wetland on earth.

Giant's Trail, Northern Ireland

Located next to Atlantic Ocean, The Giants' Road or the Giants' Trail, as it is also called, is one of the strangest natural wonders. It consists of about 40,000 columns, most of which have six faces. These columns are remarkably similar to 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, Turkey

Take a trip through Aegean Sea and near the river Menderes you will find wonderful thermal springs. For centuries, people have bathed in these hot, mineral-rich waters. Pools and frozen waterfalls form layered cliffs. In spring, the water is rich in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate. The current in Pamukkale is 400 liters per second and this flow is constantly forming 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 say that it is a monster. In any case, this natural formation is of human interest. Every year, thousands of people come to the north of the Watnes peninsula to see this "dinosaur at the waterhole". The rock has three holes and was reinforced with concrete to prevent further erosion. Even in the photographs, viewers can see the bird droppings that give the rock its name. Hvitserkur means white shirt in Icelandic.

Antelope Canyon, USA

This canyon is the most visited in the US Southwest. One look at the smooth, orange-red walls leaves people enthralled. Antelope Canyon was shaped by a flash flood. Due to heavy rains, it still changes its shape to this day. While scientists are not sure when people discovered this cave, however, the local Navajo tribes claim that this surreal canyon has always been part of their history.

The earth is the most beautiful planet The solar system, and perhaps the entire universe. The nature of our planet surprises with its beauty, brightness of colors, unique views and diverse landscape.

Beautiful caves and golden beaches, beautiful forests and majestic mountains make up the beauty of the earth. Some of the corners of our planet do not leave the pages of fashion guides. But, there are places that are rarely found in such literature.

We open our review with the symbol of the mysterious Myanmar - ancient city Bagan. It is called the city of a thousand pagodas. This place was the capital of the Bagan kingdom. His greatness was so strong that the best minds and masters of antiquity aspired to Bagan. Thanks to them, Buddhist temples and other beautiful structures were built.

Only a few of them survived to our time. The most significant of them is the Shwezigon Golden Pagoda. It was built in 1057 on the site indicated by the white elephant carrying the bandage, tooth and rib of the Buddha. These relics are kept in the temple until now.

The photo of the most beautiful and amazing places in the world should definitely include other attractions of Bagan: Ananda temples, Htilo-Minlo, Shveleykto and Bu-paya pagoda.

Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia (China)

The most amazing places on the planet can be built by human hands or nature. Colored rocks, which are located in the Chinese province of Gansu, are natural formations made of multi-colored sandstones. Recent studies show that more than 100 million years ago there was an ocean here. The silt colored the sandstone and made the rock formations so original.

Today mountain peaks Danxia near the town of Zhangye are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. So that tourists can enjoy the views of these mountains, the locals have built many boardwalks and paths with which you can walk between these amazing mountain peaks.

Yusupov Palace (Russia)

But, back to man-made miracles. In any almanac of the most beautiful places in the world, you will find such an architectural monument as the Yusupov Palace. It is located in the heart of St. Petersburg on the Moika River. Built in the 18th century for the niece of Peter the Great, Princess Praskovya, it only passed into the possession of the Yusupovs in 1830. But, since then, he is associated only with this legendary surname. This palace is the site of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin.

Li River (China)

Another beautiful place in China is the Li River. This is one of the most picturesque water bodies on our planet. Starting as a small stream in the Mao'er Mountains, it runs like a "silk ribbon" through the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. The locals call this Lijiang River. It is recognized as the cleanest river in the Middle Kingdom. Its main attribute is the majestic karst giants. They were formed with the help of water and wind over many centuries. These mountain formations have poetic names and attract tourists from many countries of the world with their beauty.

You can enjoy the beauty of the Lijiang River with the help of a cruise ship or using the service of local "gondoliers".

Meteora monastery complex (Greece)

There are many amazing places in our world. If we talk about architectural monuments, then most of them are in Greece. This country, which became the ancestor of modern Europe, is proud of its legendary "ruins". But the monasteries of Meteora are no less popular. Them main feature in an amazing position: they crown high peaks mountains of Thessaly.

Christian hermits hid in the mountains from Albanians, Turks and ordinary robbers. Over time, students gathered around them, who built monasteries of amazing beauty and resembling the nests of huge birds for themselves and their teachers. The word "Meteora" is translated as "soaring in the air."

Mount Erebus (Antarctica)

Erebus volcano is one of the most interesting places in the world. It is famous for the fact that on its territory you can observe a lake of real lava. This natural phenomenon is unique. The volcano was named after the ship of the expedition, James Clark Ross, who discovered this natural phenomenon. The glow of this volcano attracts everyone who travels on Lake Ross. He is kind of calling card Antarctica.

Rice Terraces (Philippines)

The list of the most interesting places in the world must be continued rice terraces Philippines. They are even called the eighth miracle of counting. And this is not surprising. These man-made gardens were built by the ancestors of today's locals over 2,000 years ago. Plowed, multi-level fields not only fed the Ifuago people, but were also an excellent defensive structure.

Union of Fire and Ice (Kamchatka - Russia)

Talking about interesting places x on Earth, one cannot ignore Kamchatka. On the territory of this peninsula, you can find 28 operating and 160 extinct volcanoes. If you want to climb fire-breathing mountains, watch the spawning of salmon and see the largest bears in the world, then be sure to go and temper your spirit with the help of Kamchatka. Amazing places The nature of this place is conducive to hiking, extreme and sea tourism.

Death Valley (USA)

Another natural monument is the Valley of Death. It must be included in all lists of interesting places in the world. Let's not get around this unique place And we. Formed many millennia ago at the bottom of the sea, this valley amazes with its natural phenomena. Here, literally, stones walk. Leaving bizarre footprints on the petrified mud. But, if you decide to get here, then you need to prepare for the intense heat. During the day, the temperature here rarely falls below 50 degrees.

Guam Gorge (Russia)

The gorge is located in the upper reaches of the Kurdzhips River in Krasnodar Territory. The natural beauty of this gorge attracts tourists all year round. But, here you can do not only the contemplation of the magnificent flora and fauna, but also extreme tourism. Rock climbing is especially highly developed in the Gum Gorge.

Beach with caves near the Algarve (Portugal)

One of the most amazing places in the world, no doubt, are the Portuguese caves, which are located in the very southern province countries of port wine and homeland of Cristiano Ronaldo. The most famous of them is the Algarve de Benagil cave. She is called the most beautiful cave in the world. Wind and sea water - these two creators created a magnificent example of one of the best places for travel in the world.

Sagano Bamboo Grove (Japan)

The beauty of the country rising sun many of us associate with cherry blossoms. In this country, even special tours are being created, with the help of which you can observe the alternate flowering of this plant in all provinces of Japan. But, another, no less popular symbol of Japan is bamboo forest Sagano. Looking through the photos of the most beautiful and amazing places in the world, you will definitely find several images of a picturesque grove of evergreen bamboos there.

These majestic plants, when blown by the wind, make sounds reminiscent of the popular wind chimes. This beautiful park was created in the XIV century by the order of the monk Muso Soseki.

The nature of Sokotora seems like a setting for science fiction films. Charming vegetation, many of which are unique to this island, divine beaches and silence. This is just what you need for happiness and a serene paradise vacation.

Lake Baskunchak (Russia)

He is called the most salt lake in the world. In terms of salinity, Baskunchak exceeds the famous Dead Sea. This reservoir is located in the Akhtubinsky district Astrakhan region. Not far from this lake is the Baskunchakskaya cave. Its one and a half kilometer length attracts speleologists.

There are many unusual and even mysterious places on earth that differ not only in 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 corners on earth.

Valley of the Moving Stones, California

In the US state of California, there is a real geological phenomenon, which is still being studied by world scientists. 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 even and flat clay surface, leaving a long trail behind them!

To date, the official hypothesis of the phenomenon of the Valley of Crawling Stones is the following version - stone blocks move due 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 make the stones “crawl” along 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 must move in one direction of the lake.

Scientists are actively working on unraveling 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 blockheads.

According to the main version, the blocks were formed in the process of weathering and washing out of rocks. Once this place was considered mystical and shamans performed their rituals here, who claimed that spirits inhabit the plateau.

This place is quite popular with tourists. According to them, in this area there is really 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 underground labyrinths. These small insects, members of the mushroom mosquito genus, emit phosphorescent light that creates unusual light installations.

This type of firefly lives only in New Zealand. Scientists say that the light from insects is emitted due to the fact that they are hungry - in this way, with the help of the glow, mosquitoes lure prey into their traps.

Fishing village in China, overgrown with jungle

In China, there is an unusual abandoned village that attracts tourists every year. Fishermen once lived here and since then locality began to overgrow with grass and jungle, slowly turning into a green kingdom.

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

Cave of Giant Crystals in Mexico

In the Mexican city of Naica, 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 crystals of selenite the "Sistine Chapel of Crystals" - it is so beautiful and unique. Huge formations have been growing underground for many millennia.

This Mexican wonder was accidentally discovered in 2000 by two miner brothers when they were exploring a new passage in the mine.

Crystals are like large rays that cut through space, they create an unusually breathtaking spectacle.

Antelope Canyon, USA

The most famous canyon in the southeastern part of America in the state of Arizona consists of two parts - the Upper Canyon (Gorge) and the Lower Canyon (Spirals). The Navajo Indians call the Upper Canyon the place where water flows through the rocks, and the Lower Canyon is the spiraling slopes of 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 body of water is thermal spring and 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 structure of Richat, 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 are visible 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 from a meteorite impact. However, today geologists are inclined to the hypothesis that the Richat structure was formed as a result of erosion. Until now, world scientists are struggling with the reason for the round shape of this miracle.

Salt desert in Bolivia

In Bolivia is big desert salt, which is also called Lake Uyuni. The desert is considered the largest salt marsh in the world. This area has active volcanoes, geysers, giant cacti grow, which create the illusion of a completely different world.

Spotted Lake Kliluk

British Columbia has 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 the archipelago, which consists of four islands in 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

In Ethiopia, there is one unique and extraordinary place - the Danakil Depression, which is rightfully considered one of the hottest places on Earth. In the cool season, the thermometer shows a temperature of 35 ° C, and in the hot season - 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 come to the earth and Gulf of Aden. It should be added that this zone is quite radiative 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, 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 place on earth. This area has had no precipitation at all for several million years! The local climate is similar to the climate of Mars, so these deserts are of great interest to NASA employees. In the valleys, rovers are being tested, as well as various studies.

It should be noted 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 were found.

Eisreisenwelt ice caves in Austria

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

Rice fields of Honghe Hani in China

The southeastern Chinese province of Yunnan is famous for its incredibly stunning Honghe Hani rice plantations. 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.