As with another planet: 17 amazing places on Earth

Everyone knows the seven greatest wonders of nature. For sure, everyone at least once saw pictures of the mighty Mount Everest or the image of the boundless Grand Canyon. But there are other places. Yes, they are not so famous, but no less amazing. Here is a list of 17 landscapes that will make you wonder: and on what planet were these photos taken?

Red beach in China

This is a fabulous place, located 30 km from Panjin. The banks here are painted in juicy pink and red shades.

In fact, there is nothing super-mysterious here. This color is due to the presence of red algae. But this fact does not make the beach less attractive.

Socotra Island

The island of Socotra, located on the territory of Yemen, became the home for a unique kind of dracaena. The dragon tree was once considered sacred. But not only this plant is a tourist attraction. At least one third of the representatives of the island fauna can be seen only here. This is a real paradise for tourists and scientists.

Danakil hollow

Extraterrestrial landscapes can be admired by visiting the northern regions of Ethiopia. The sulfur ponds of the Danakil Depression make this area dangerous, but it's worth looking at. By the way, it was in this area that the most ancient human remains were discovered.

Tianjin Mountains

Want to see for yourself the flying mountains of the planet Pandora from the sensational blockbuster "Avatar"? Then you should visit the Chinese province of Tianjin. Yes, the location of the film was still the Earth.

Giants Causeway

The road of giants in Ireland consists of 40 thousand symmetrical columns, which were formed as a result of volcanic activity.

Deadwood Forest

The Deadwood Forest is located on the territory of Namibia. It's an eerie but exciting place. By the way, it is called the Cemetery of acacias.

Daxia

Multicolored rocks were formed here 27 million years ago. China is a country that hides many treasures.

Rishat

This is what the famous Sahara Eye looks like. This structure of concentric rings is located in the territory of Mauritania. Its diameter is about 38 km, and the rings are visible from outer space. And no, it's not the tracks of the aliens.

Waitomo

Do you want to see something beautiful? Welcome to New Zealand. The ancient caves of Waitomo are an ideal place for excursions. Lighting here is natural: the ceilings and walls of the underground chambers are covered with thousands of tiny fireflies.

Darvaza - the door to the underworld

Yes, it exists in Turkmenistan. A giant gas crater was formed in 1971 after an accident - the drilling rig fell right under the ground. Since then, Darwaza has not ceased to burn.

Devil's Tower

This natural landmark is located in the state of Wyoming (USA) and is a monolith formed by magmatic rocks. By the way, it was here that the thriller "Close contacts of the third kind" was filmed.

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is another popular place for filming. The Jordan desert usually becomes a decoration for films about aliens from Mars. The red sands really resemble the landscapes of another planet.

Marble caves Chile Chico

Chile Chico - an exciting beauty labyrinth that is worth a visit. Caves are located on the border of Chile and Argentina. Crystal clear water and real marble walls - what could be more beautiful?

Salar de Uyuni

Solonchak area of 10.5 thousand square kilometers is located on the territory of Bolivia. This is the place where the sky meets the earth.

Cave of Crystals

It is one of the most famous sights of Mexico. The cave of giant crystals is located at a depth of 300 meters. It was here that the largest crystal in the world was discovered (its mass is 55 tons).

Chocolate Hills

Philippine Chocolate Hills are limestone formations overgrown with grass. In the dry season they become dark brown - hence the name.

Antelope Canyon

A real surreal landscape, chosen by tourists. Canyon in Arizona (USA) - the result of the work of monsoons and floods.