There are places on earth that are not too popular with tourists, although they are picturesque and unusual. And they were created not by human hands, but by nature, because only she could create such magnificence. We talk about amazing locations, which you, at least, should learn.
Silfra Gorge in Iceland
It translates as "silver gorge". Go to Thingvellir National Park and enjoy! According to geologists, in this place is the border of Eurasia and North America.
It receives water from the Laungjökull glacier, thanks to which it has incredible purity and transparency. Visibility – more than 100 meters! No wonder the location is popular among divers. Guests of the gorge like to find a bottleneck to touch both continents at once.
Shondong Cave in Vietnam
It is considered the largest cave on earth: the volume of Shondong is more than 38.5 million cubic meters! Local residents opened it in the early 1990s, the first large-scale studies here were conducted by the British in 2009. Today, Shondong continues to be studied.
The cave with the onset of spring is filled with water almost completely due to the flooding of the underwater river. It has its own ecosystem, grass, trees, even clouds!
Flores Island in Portugal
The "island of flowers" is located in the Atlantic Ocean, being part of the Azores. The name is associated with the abundance of flowers. The seeds of the plants, apparently, brought here birds.
For many years, Floris was used by the French military as a training ground. And now the island has become an ideal place for travelers - lovers of the ocean, lakes, flowering valleys, vineyards, rocks, bizarre remains of extinct volcanoes.
Huanglong Nature Reserve in China
"Yellow Dragon" - this is how the name of this location is translated, known for its terraces, which were created by nature itself. Visitors will also be impressed by local lakes, the highest Chinese waterfall Zhaga, animals (giant panda, for example), plants of the reserve.
Red soils of Dongchua
Another place in China. It is so impressive that it is difficult to believe that this is a reality: the soil here has a real red color, as due to precipitation it is oxidized. In addition, there are green fields, flowers of extraordinary beauty.
Abuna Yamata Church in Ethiopia
It is located in a cave in the mountainous region of Geralta (Northern Ethiopia). The church was founded by immigrants from Byzantium around the V century. It was named after the priest who brought Christianity to these places (there were nine of them).
At an altitude of 250 meters, the building is hollowed out of a cliff, so it is not easy to climb here. All Christians in Africa make a pilgrimage here.
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
This is a desert in the middle of the jungle: sand dunes of 50 meters high, small lakes formed after equatorial rains. The place resembles another planet, looks very unusual. The sands are constantly changing shape under the influence of the Atlantic wind, you can even swim in the lagoons with incredibly clear water.
