Rainbow Mountains (Zhangye Danxia) In China

These are the landforms surrounded by colorful hills, which seem to rise and fall like waves with rock strata of different colors mixed in graceful disarray, it is an imposing and magnificent sight that you can’t imagine that they real exist while they actually do.

 The Zhangye's palace danxia formations and its colorful hills cover about 300 square kilometers.

The mountains are part of the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park in China. Layers of different colored sandstone and minerals were pressed together over 24 million years and then buckled up by tectonic plates, according to the Telegraph.

Enjoy through some photos below:-

 

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Mount Roraima

This mountain is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural geological formations. Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima mountain chain in South America located along the borders of Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana.

The mountain's highest point is Maverick Rock, 2810 meter, and its 31 square kilometer summit area is sheltered by 400-metre-tall cliffs on all sides.

The tabletop mountains of the Pakaraima’s are considered some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating back to over two billion years ago. The result is the staggering landscape of Mount Roraima which we tour below in photos.

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The Marble Caves

The Marble Caves are located on Lake Carrera on Chile side or Buenos Aires on Argentina side since this lake separates these two countries.

Marble Cave is unique due to its ability to constantly change its appearance. In early spring, the shallow waters are turquoise and create a crystalline shimmer against the caves’ swirling walls.

In summer, the water levels increase and create a deep blue hue which gives the cave a unique unearthly shade.

The water levels are significantly affected by the freezing and melting of the surrounding glaciers. It’s also from these glaciers where the lake takes the fine silt sediments that rest on the lake bed.

   

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Sapa

Sapa is a lovely hill station town in Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The region is also known as “the Tonkinese Alps” and it’s culturally rich with different hilltribe minorities, lush mountain ranges, rice fields and an overall, breathtaking views.

Sapa ranks along Ha long bay and Hoi An in terms of attracting tourists solely on the merit of its natural beauty and surrounding attractions. It's particularly rich in opportunities for treks, homestays and (on clear days) the kinds of panoramic views that leave travel writers searching for fresh adjectives and a larger camera memory card.

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Tunnel of Love

This lovely long, leafy tunnel looks like a scene from a film or a green dream but it can truly be found deep in the forests near the town of Kleven in Ukraine. This succulent green tunnel provides passageway for a private train that provides wood to a local factory.

The name was given by local people to this fairytale track. The beauty of the place captured much attention, being perfect for a romantic walk, a kids’ play date or a photography scene.

In addition to being used as a train route, the tunnel is also used by lovers to make a wish it is believed that if they are sincere in their love, their wishes will come true. 

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Angel Falls

Angel Falls of Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. Its total height is 979 meter and drops from a height of 807 meter. Since the water falls from such a great height, the water vaporizes even before it touches the ground and with the blow of winds it generates mist.

The Angel’s water falls  from the maximum height of the mountain into the deepest place which is the Churun River.

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The sahara desert

The sahara desert is the world’s largest hot desert which has more than 3.6 million square miles, which equals to almost the size of China or the United States. It covers most of North Africa and It has boasts sand dunes that reach up to 590 feet in height.

This desert receives very little rain, very rarely. It's separated into eight different eco-regions, each with its own climate and characteristics, and it is a habitat to some animal species such as dromedary camels, dorcas gazelle, the Saharan cheetah and deathstalker scorpion.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a free standing bell tower of the cathedral of Pisa in Italy. The tower was made to stand straight, however immediately after it was constructed, it started leaning towards the south east. This was due to a poorly laid foundation and a substrate that allows the foundation to favor one direction.

The Tower Of Pisa was built over a period spanning from 1173 to 1372 and was constructed in three different phases. It was in 1178 when the Leaning Tower of Pisa had three floors that the tower started to sink. The reason was that only a three meter foundation had been used upon unbalanced soil.

The total height of the tower is 186.27 feet from the ground towards the lower side and 186.02 feet on the higher side. Its wall width at the bottom is measured at over 13 feet and the walls are 8 feet thick at the top. The tower’s total weight is 14,500 metric tons and has 296 steps on the south side and 294 steps on the north facing side.

 

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The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is among famous icons in the world and is located in city of Paris, France. The tower got its name from the engineer who built it and it is the tallest building in the entire city.  This prominent structure is made out of iron and is built on Champ de Mars. It is one of the few places in the world that is visited by many tourists since its construction in 1889 and it generates more revenue than any other monument in the world.

The tower was constructed in just three years and its initial purpose was to broadcast radio signals. It stands 1,063 feet high with a 79-foot antenna and weighs around 7,900 tons. The tower has two restaurants located on the first floor. There is built-in lift that can take visitors to the top floor to witness the stunning view of Paris.

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