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So many other-worldly places exist right on our
planet, and we never even knew about it. Here are some landmarks that
look like paintings and scenes from science fiction movies. Like
Sentinels of the Arctic, Finland or Reed Flute Caves, China.
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Sentinels of the Arctic, Finland - These sentinels are actually giant
trees covered in snow and ice. This strange sight occurs in winter, when
temperatures range from -40 to -15 degrees centigrade.
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Reed Flute Caves, China - This
240-meter-long cave system has been one of Guilin, China’s most popular
attractions for over 1200 years. The beautiful stalactites, stalagmites
and pillars were all created through water erosion. In the present day,
they are highlighted by multi colored lights which create a truly
surreal environment.
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Bigar Waterfall, Romania - The locals call this waterfall "the miracle
from the Minis gorge." The moss formation which the falls travel over is
8 meters tall, creating one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the
world.
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Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Maldives - Vaadhoo Island, Maldives. The
famous group of islands are known for being a heaven on Earth. But
Vaadhoo Island has a lot of surprises, that are revealed at night.
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Deadvlei, Namibia - No, the above images are not surrealist paintings.
They’re photographs of “dead valley,” where trees stand against a
background of the highest sand dunes in the world. Once a thriving
forest, the approaching desert has killed all life.
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Turquoise Ice, Lake Baikal, Russia - Lake Baikal is the oldest
freshwater lake in the world. In the winter, the lake freezes, but the
water is so clear that you can see 130 feet below the ice. In March,
frost and sun cause cracks in the ice crust, which results in the
turquoise ice shards we see at the surface.
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Tunnel of Love, Klevan, Ukraine - This tunnel was shaped over many
years, as trains traveled the line three times time a day, molding the
surrounding trees. Now abandoned, the track is a romantic spot for an
afternoon stroll.
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Glowworm Caves, Waitomo, New Zealand - Thousands of tiny glowworms hang
to the ceiling of this grotto and radiate a luminescent light, creating
a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie.
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Yuanyang County, China - The farming techniques in Yuanyang County have
created a landscape which is truly amazing from the air. These rice
fields are located on the slopes of Ailao Mountain, where the terraced
levels help create flat surfaces along an uneven landscape.
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Caño Cristales River, Colombia - Due to its extensive habitat of fauna
and flora, this flowing river appears in yellow, green, blue, black and
red as you travel along it. The rocks here are around 1.2 billion years
old, and those who visit call it the most beautiful river in the world.
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