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These destinations capture the attention of travelers worldwide, not only for their unique natural landscapes but also for the mysteries behind these masterpieces that even scientists find challenging to explain.
1. Spotted Lake in British Columbia, Canada
One of the captivating tourist spots in Canada is Spotted Lake. Known as the 'sacred lake' with miraculous healing powers for the indigenous people, Spotted Lake is highly revered. Moreover, the lake boasts a completely different appearance compared to other bodies of water worldwide, with unusual and mesmerizing colors that leave every visitor in awe.
2. Giant’s Causeway, Ireland
Giant’s Causeway is the home to approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed from ancient volcanic eruptions around 50-60 million years ago. The upper parts of these columns create a staircase-like formation leading from the cliff to beneath the sea.
3. Thor’s Well, Oregon, USA
Perched on a rocky outcrop extending into the Pacific Ocean, Thor's Well is essentially a wide, deep hole. As the seawater flows into the well, it is forcefully pushed back and surges out due to tidal pressure.
While it is a highly favored spot for photographers due to its unique beauty, onlookers can only admire Thor's Well from a distance. The surrounding area is encased in sharp rocks, coupled with the constant threat of powerful and tall waves crashing against the shore.
4. Pamukkale, Turkey
Recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site, Pamukkale is situated in the Menderes River valley in the Deniz province of Turkey. This peculiar lake is terraced and formed from calcium bicarbonate compounds in spring water accumulated over thousands of years, creating pristine white limestone formations.
5. Lake Hillier, Australia
Lake Hillier is situated on Middle Island in the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. It stands out with its distinctive rosy hue, captivating every visitor. Stretching approximately 600 meters, the lake is separated from the ocean by a narrow strip of land adorned with white sandy beaches and lush green forests.
6. Badab-E-Surt, Iran
Badab-e Surt, a natural wonder located in the Mazandaran province of northern Iran, around 95 km south of Sari city. This site comprises a series of terraced travertine formations, created over thousands of years due to the deposition of dissolved carbonate minerals from flowing mineral-rich hot springs.
7. Tianzi Mountains, China
These towering and sharp-edged mountains are among China's renowned natural landscapes, famously depicted in the blockbuster film 'Avatar.' Formed underwater 380 million years ago, erosion has sculpted the surroundings into their present columnar shapes.
8. Nazca Lines, Peru
These lines belong to the Nazca Desert within the territory of Peru. The mysterious lines stretch for over 50 km, baffling scientists who have yet to explain their origins. Many speculate that they could be evidence of extraterrestrial activity. Alongside simple lines, there are also geoglyphs depicting animals, birds, and humans.
9. Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. Globally renowned for a series of mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft while operating in the area, it adds an eerie touch with its enigmatic vanishings of sailors and aircrews.
10. Socotra, Yemen
Known as an otherworldly location due to its pristine nature, Socotra is formed from four wild islands. The place boasts an incredibly diverse plant life with thousands of species of unique large and small plants. Especially rare are the cucumber tree with fruit resembling beer barrels and the dragon's blood tree producing red sap. Socotra is under the sovereignty of Yemen, and the country has kept the island largely to itself, rarely opening its doors to tourists.
11. Giant Hand in Atacama Desert, Chile
A colossal hand protruding from the Atacama Desert in Chile initially appears like the last remnants of a lost civilization. In reality, it is a large-scale sculpture by artist Mario Irarrázabal.
12. Chocolate Hills, Philippines
Located in Bohol province, the Chocolate Hills are one of the most captivating and unique tourist destinations in the Philippines. With nearly 2,000 cone-shaped hills of similar size, averaging 30-50 meters in height, they stretch across an area of 50 km². Particularly fascinating is that the color of all the hills here changes almost uniformly during the transition between seasons.
13. Red Sea in Banqiao City, China
Contrary to its name, this isn't actually a beach. It's called the Red Sea because the vast area is covered by a type of red-colored seaweed called Sueda. This seaweed usually grows rapidly in spring and maintains its green color until summer, only turning the characteristic red in autumn. To witness this stunning Red Sea, visitors should come around the period from September to November.
14. Reed Field, Laos
The reed fields in Xieng Khoang, Laos, are a mysteriously intriguing destination, drawing the attention of Laotian tourists. No one can definitively explain why these peculiar jars are placed here. However, a hypothesis suggests that it was a burial method for ancient people (from the Stone Age).
15. Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA
Situated in Emery County, central western Utah, Goblin Valley State Park is renowned for its numerous uniquely shaped rock formations crafted over thousands of years. Visitors often come here during spring and fall, making it a favorite camping spot to experience the wild nature.
16. Yttygran Island, Siberia
The northern region of Yttygran Island has long been considered a chilling tourist destination. Travelers will witness scattered whale bones, creating an eerie atmosphere. According to scientific explanations, this may have been a spiritual site for indigenous tribes in the past.
17. Glass Beach, California, USA
This beach stands as evidence that nature can 'recover' from what humans have damaged. From a human-made garbage site years ago, through the miraculous 'polishing' hands of ocean waves, the once unsightly glass shards and sharp rocks have now become smooth, sparkling especially under the sunlight, earning a reputation for this place.
18. Catacombs, Paris, France
Considered an intriguing yet somewhat eerie destination, the entire network of tunnels along the Champs Elysées includes corridors and catacombs where the bones of millions are stacked. Since ancient times, it served as the burial ground for people who died from plagues, famine, or were exploited to death. Today, a portion of the Catacombs is open to tourists, where you can see stacked bones and skulls.
19. Fly Geyser, Nevada, USA
Located in the Nevada desert, Fly Geyser has become a tourist attraction due to its unbelievably beautiful appearance. Visitors might feel like they're strolling on another planet or in a scene from a sci-fi movie. However, it truly exists and is situated on a private ranch called Fly Ranch.
With the perfect combination of vibrant colors, light, and stunning perspectives, Fly Geyser is situated in the 'Black Rock' region of Nevada, making it one of the famous tourist spots in the US with its mystical and peculiar beauty.
20. Cat Island, Japan
Tashirojima, also known as Cat Island, is a small island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Locals believe that feeding cats brings wealth and good luck. The island has a cat shrine and an annual cat photo contest. Visitors, especially pet enthusiasts, come here to pet the chubby, friendly cats that are unafraid of people.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourMarch 19, 2015
