Marvel at the curved forests of Poland, the haunted woodlands of Romania, and the bamboo groves of Japan

From the winding forests in Poland to the mystical woodlands of Romania and the bamboo forests of Japan, these destinations enchant visitors with their beauty and mystery, akin to fairy tales.

Marvel at the curved forests of Poland, the haunted woodlands of Romania, and the bamboo groves of Japan

Forests cover 30% of the Earth's land area and play a crucial ecological role. Here, Sputnik News introduces fascinating and mysterious forest destinations.

In the Crooked Forest of Nowe Czarnowo, Poland, around 100 pine trees planted circa 1930 exhibit a peculiar phenomenon: their trunks curve uniformly northward near the base before growing straight upward.

Meanwhile, the Sagano Bamboo Forest, located on the outskirts of Kyoto, is hailed as one of Japan's most splendid forests. With millions of bamboo stalks standing closely together, it forms a beautifully lush and serene landscape.

Whenever the wind blows, the swaying trees produce melodious sounds, deemed by the Japanese government as sounds worth preserving.

Travelers will be amazed when exploring the marvel of the stone forest in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, covering an area of 1,500km² in northwest Madagascar, characterized by sharp limestone peaks.

These formations have been shaped over time by geological processes, with underground water eroding the limestone rocks, now forming a unique stone architecture of this national park.

Local residents refer to these sharp rock formations as 'tsingy,' meaning 'a place one cannot walk barefoot' in Malagasy, and they seem to produce sounds akin to a musical instrument when struck.

Otzaretta Forest is renowned as Europe's most beautiful forest, nestled between the provinces of Alava and Bizkaia in the Basque Country, an autonomous community of Spain. Within Otzaretta, mist always blankets the forest, with branches intricately intertwined like delicate lace.

The most mysterious 'haunted' forest in the world lies near the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Local residents refer to this place as the Bermuda Triangle due to its enigmatic nature that scientists have yet to explain.

Travelers will be mesmerized by the enchanting 'Blue Forest' (Hallerbos) near the city of Halle in Belgium, adorned with the distinctive blue hue of wild bluebell flowers blooming abundantly in mid-April each year, transforming the forest into a beautiful shade of blue.

Meanwhile, the Goblin Forest, also known as Kamahi Walk, in New Zealand presents a surreal scenery reminiscent of a science fiction movie, with layers of moss and epiphytes clinging to the ancient Kamahi trees.

The kelp forests along the coast of California, USA, are sure to leave a lasting impression on travelers fond of underwater diving experiences.

Aokigahara, located at the foot of the northwest side of Mount Fuji, Japan, is a mysterious forest nicknamed the 'perfect place to die' due to the high incidence of suicides within. Aokigahara's dense canopy and lack of sunlight create an eerie darkness throughout.

The towering baobab trees lining the dusty road between Morondava and Beloi Tsiribihina in Madagascar are renowned for their massive girth, capable of storing an unbelievable amount of water - up to 120,000 liters. This is why their trunks grow to such proportions that several people could hug them at once.

Source: Huynh Phuong/Tuoi tre

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour