Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is the capital of the first state in Myanmar. During its heyday, more than 10 thousand religious buildings were built on the local plains, today there are more than 2 thousand ancient Buddhist temples in the abandoned temple complex. Ancient pagodas, temples, sacred caves and stupas, located in a bend of the Irrawaddy River, preserve the memory of the former capital of the Burmese Empire. Bagan is an amazing and eclectic sight: the temples are built of limestone, sandstone, marble, with tiles and underground galleries – and each is at least somewhat different from its neighbors.
Zhangye Danxia Colored Rocks in Gansu Province, China
The Zhangye Danxia Colored Rocks are colorful mountain formations of a geological park in Gansu Province, China. These formations represent a unique type of petrographic geomorphology and consist of red sandstones and conglomerates of the Cretaceous period. Today, the picturesque Zhangye Danxia Colored Rocks area is popular with travelers from all over the world who come here to enjoy scenic walks and boating through the territories, which are also home to a number of temples.
Li River, China
The Li River is one of the most picturesque places in China. National Geographic magazine has included the Lee River in the list of ten aquatic wonders of the world. The Li River is often called the “pearl of China“, and the residents of the city of Guilin, which is located on the banks of the river, consider it the soul and heart of their city. The river passes through the largest and most beautiful karst landscape in the world. The most picturesque part of the river falls on an 83–kilometer stretch located between the cities of Guilin and Yangshuo. The landscape is decorated with green–covered hills and steep cliffs, which are full of fantastic caves.
Meteora Monastery Complex, Greece
Meteors are famous monastic complexes that occupy a huge territory near Kalambaki, which is located in northern Greece. What is unique is that the buildings are located on the giant rocks of Thessaly — they are called “meteoros“, which translates from Greek as “hanging in the air“. As a place of hermitage, the territory has been known since the eleventh century – the rich history of centuries attracts pilgrims and travelers from all over the world.
Salar de Uyuni – the world‘s largest salt marsh, Bolivia
The Salar de Uyuni or Uyuni salt desert is a dried–up body of water and the largest salt marsh in the world.Once upon a time, Salar de Uyuni was an integral part of the prehistoric salt lake that occupied most of southwestern Bolivia. After the reservoir dried up, it turned into several small seasonal lakes and salt marshes. The unsurpassed beauty and atmosphere of this salt desert makes it one of the most impressive natural attractions in all of South America.
Tianji Mountains, China
Everyone has seen similar landscapes in movies like Avatar. Such mountains are typical of the fantasy style, where the action takes place on an unexplored distant planet. But the Tianji Mountains are absolutely real and are located in the Chinese province of Hunan. Huge marble spires soar hundreds of meters from the base. Visitors can use the cable car if they see all these wonders up close.