OrangeSmile Tours
World most extreme places

Flowers of the Earth. The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth

Complete photogallery
Lakes and rivers painted in all colours of the rainbow, incredibly beautiful mountains, painted with stripes of bright colours, trees of fanciful shapes and amazing mineral formations - all these and many other fantastic landscapes can be seen on the homeworld. Some of them seem so amazing and unimaginable that they make you forget about the feeling of reality. The formations of some unique landscapes are man-made, whereas others have been formed for millions of years under the influence of natural forces. Being on the earth surface, everyone can make a journey beyond the Earth's civilization, admire the incredible Martian and lunar landscapes. Still believe that on Earth you can not see anything unusual? Then forward to new fantastic discoveries!

Red Beach, China

In China, in the surroundings of the town of Panjin is the strange red beach. It is located on the Delta of the Liao He River. The unusual red color is due to the rare type of red water plants. The beach is located on the territory of the nature reserve Shuangtai Hekou. Every year it becomes scarlet at the beginning of autumn - at this time the water plants will wither.

Red Beach, China The unique water plants Sueda grow in the river delta in the late spring and have quite ordinary green color. When the aquatic plants begin to die, their color changes and the surrounding landscapes become scarlet. The largest part of the unique Red Beach is inaccessible to visitors and is protected by the state. For the numerous tourists a small part of the nature reserve was opened, which was equipped with the special small wooden bridges and viewing platforms. Some comfortable cottages are at the disposal of the travelers who want to spend a few days in this strange terrain.

The Red Beach is the unique ecosystem. There are 236 bird species, including the rare Japanese cranes, as well as about 30 bird species protected by the state. Most tourists visit the Red Beach in September. Many guests of the nature reserve walk on the small wooden bridges and book the helicopter excursions. The followers of the unusual excursions have an excellent opportunity to look at the strange beach from the bird's perspective and to appreciate its impressive size. Next - Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Indonesia

Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Indonesia Bali is considered to be one of the most picturesque and beautiful islands in the world, on whose territory you can discover many incredible sights. One of the most popular tourist attractions are the Reisterrassen, which are located in the western part of the island, in the village Tegallalang. The multi-level terraces range high in the mountains. Some of them are located at the height of more than 800 meters above sea level. Complete article

Pamukkale Travertine, Turkey

Pamukkale Travertine, Turkey Pamukkale is one of the most famous natural sights of Turkey. This is a complicated complex of thermal springs and incredibly beautiful terraces of water basins formed by travertines. The local mineral sources contain a lot of calcium, which is why the natural basins are snow-white and the water sky-blue. Together, the harmonious mineral formations and the natural basins form a wonderfully beautiful Pamukkale complex that thousands of tourists visit annually. Complete article

Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA In the USA is the famous Antelope Canyon - the attraction center for the professional photographers and the curious tourists. The site is located in the state of Arizona, on the territory of the Reservation Navajo. Therefore the entrance to the territory is paid for. The opportunity to graze on the unique landscapes created by nature cost about 20 USD. Complete article

Dragon Tree, Yemen

Dragon Tree, Yemen The island of Socorta, located in the Indian Ocean, attracts the numerous followers of the walks through picturesque places. The main characteristic of the island are the plants growing on its territory, many of which can not be seen anywhere else in the world. One of the most striking examples of the local fauna is the dragon tree - a very beautiful tree of the unusual shape that reminds the umbrella. Complete article

Clochan an Aifir, United Kingdom

Clochan an Aifir, United Kingdom The Irish coast of Antrim is known all over the world thanks to the unique natural attraction that is called Giant's Causeway ('Giant's Dam'). This is an incredibly beautiful and harmonious rock formation, formed by more than 40,000 basalt columns. The fact that the columns extend as a flat path into the sea makes the object even more attractive. Complete article

Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

Tunnel of Love, Ukraine One of the most remarkable and romantic places on earth can be found in the Ukrainian city of Klevan. Its landmark is the Liebestunnel - the three-kilometer long railway track, on both sides of which the tall trees grow. Their crowns are linked together and form an incredibly beautiful corridor. For many years now, the romantic tunnel has attracted photographers from all over the world, as well as the newlyweds, who organize the original and very beautiful photoshootings. Complete article

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia Bolivia is home to the largest salt lake in the world - Salar de Uyuni, whose area is 12,000 sq km. The salt plane is usually dried out. Its surface is covered by the layer of salt crystals, which form very beautiful and structured landscapes. Everything changes when the rainy season begins in the desert. A fine water layer is formed on the surface of the huge salt lake, which transforms it into the ideal clean mirror. Complete article

Chocolate Hills, Philippines

Chocolate Hills, Philippines On Bohol Island, which belongs to the Philippines, there is a wonderfully beautiful place - the chocolate hills. On the territory of the extensive tropical forest, a few hundreds of hills rise, reminiscent of the giant chocolate truffles. For many years, the mysterious hills have been one of the most unusual sights of natural origin on earth. Until now, the scientists are unanimous about the version of their show. The locals connect a lot of the interesting legends with the chocolate hills. Complete article

Fly Geyser, USA

Fly Geyser, USA On the territory of the Black Desert, which is located in the state of Nevada, there is a fairy-tale, beautiful Fly Geyser, which was named to honor the old cattle farms nearby. The cattle farm was built in 1916. Their owners wanted to supply the agricultural land with the water and bore a small hole. When a strong springer began to swell under the earth, it was decided to shut him down. Just 50 years later the forces of nature have formed a beautiful geyser in this area. Complete article

Lake Natron, Tanzania

Lake Natron, Tanzania In Tanzania, near the Kenyan border is the salt lake Natron. Its depth does not exceed 3 meters. One of the main characteristics of the lake is the high alkalinity. Notwithstanding such harsh conditions, the lake is not lifeless, some species of aquatic plants and other microorganisms are living and multiplying, as well as fish - alkaline tilapia. The unique aquatic plants color the lake scarlet several times a year, which makes its shape truly superhuman. Complete article

Spotted Lake, Canada

Spotted Lake, Canada The Kliluk Lake in Canada is also known under the unofficial name 'Stained Lake', which fully describes its main particularity. The sea water has a very complex mineral composition which has the highest concentration of magnesium sulfate, as well as silver, calcium, titanium and sodium in the world. During the summer season, when the vapors are highest on the surface of the lake, they are dyed in different colors, which is what the many tourists look forward to. On the surface of the sea are the many-colored patches of the whimsical forms. The shape of the basin changes gradually and constantly. Complete article

Cano Cristales, Colombia

Cano Cristales, Colombia The tourists who were once in Colombia and who have seen the river Caño Cristales with their own eyes, agree that it is the most beautiful river on earth. The different types of water plants color the river into the rich colors, which is why the river looks like a rippling stream of randomly shed colors. In some places, the river floor is bright pink, and in the others it is sparkling green. Some aquatic plants are pale yellow, and the others - deep black. The rare blue water plants also grow in the river. Complete article

Danxia Landform, China

Danxia Landform, China In China are the unique Danxia mountains. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy their incredible scenery. The mountains, formed from the red sandstone, are iridescent in the sun and form the abundant earthy landscape. The striking natural sight is located on the territory of the Gānsù province. Once stretched the Silk Road through this picturesque Vorgebirgsgelände. Complete article

Wave Rock, Australia

Wave Rock, Australia In Western Australia is the unusual rock with the poetic name Wave Rock (stone wave), at the sight of which one can hardly believe that such a formation can exist on the earth. The rock is located in the desert, in the surroundings of the Hayden town. The length of the rock massif is about 110 meters. The height of the stone wave reaches 15 meters. The name of the rock is due to its unusual form. The rock really looks like a huge sea wave, which is frozen off the coast. Complete article
 Popular cities
Aix-Provence
42 hotels
Bilbao
43 hotels
Chania
64 hotels
Garmisch-Par.
45 hotels
Izmir
52 hotels
Los Angeles
134 hotels
Muscat
46 hotels
Philadelphia
51 hotels
San Diego
109 hotels
Tenerife
240 hotels

The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth - interactive map

OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
OrangeSmile B.V. - Hotel Booking Worldwide
Head office: Weegschaalstraat 3 Eindhoven, 5632 CW Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018