The world is so full of natural wonders that you can discover new, incredible and amazing places every day. These incredible places are scattered throughout the world and can range from individual monuments to expanses of water, from ancient settlements to modern cities. 
Not everyone will find them interesting, alluring, or at least providing aesthetic pleasure, but some will consider them the most stunning places on Earth. And, yes, all these places are real!
Valley of Love, Türkiye 
Far away in the arid and dusty plains of Asia Minor lies one of Turkey's most important attractions. Cappadocia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, because here you can find ancient cave settlements, underground monasteries and examples of Byzantine art. It is probably one of the most historically important areas in the Middle East. It may seem rather strange that this area is also home to an entire forest of giant stone phalluses. You heard right! Thanks to a long history of geological changes, the rocks in the surrounding area have acquired bizarre shapes. 
The most unusual forms were formed in the Valley of Love. Tall rocks, topped with slightly conical thickenings at the tops, look like a penis. The whole valley is full of them: huge stone phalluses stretch as far as the eye can see. It's no wonder that this area is now a favorite spot for funny people from different countries to take funny photos.
Jatinga Valley, Assam, India 
This village with a population of 2,500 people is known throughout the world for an inexplicable phenomenon - bird suicide. Most of the migratory birds that find themselves here will never leave the city as they will drop dead for no reason. The case seems even more incomprehensible since the birds always fall between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on moonless nights in September and October. These mass suicides occur only on a strip of land measuring 1.6 km by 183 meters. 
It is said that this phenomenon repeats itself year after year without interruption for more than a century. Local residents explain it this way: evil spirits in the sky force birds to give up their lives. But scientists have their own version. They believe that thick fog at high altitude causes birds to become dizzy, causing them to hit trees and buildings and ultimately fall to their deaths. Another theory proposed by scientists is that the birds are attracted to the lights of the village, and subsequently, because of these lights, they are unable to navigate. None of the theories, however, has evidence and does not reveal the secret of this mysterious place in India. So the phenomenon continues to intrigue the minds of both residents and tourists.
Slope Point, New Zealand 
Slope Point is the southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island. This region is constantly subject to fierce and cold southwesterly winds from Antarctica. The wind here is so powerful and gusty that the trees are bent in the direction of the wind. Sheep are mainly raised here, and apart from a small number of these artiodactyls, there are no people or other animals in this part of the island. There are a few abandoned shacks built under the protection of trees, but even these are abandoned. 
Impressive sheer cliffs descend to the ocean. The views of the rocky coast and surrounding cliffs are truly amazing. A small pointer shows the distance to the equator and the South Pole. There is also a small lighthouse in the middle of the farmland. There are no roads leading to Slope Point, but it can be reached on foot in 20 minutes, following the decrepit yellow signs.
Al Naslaa Stone 
There are many natural phenomena that can overwhelm a traveler. This is one of them. Firestarter. Do you see the smooth cut between the edges of these two standing stones? Al Naslaa is one of the most photogenic petroglyphs (petroglyphs are images carved into stone) in the area. Its natural form is a big mystery that no one has yet solved. Be sure to visit Saudi Arabia during your holiday to admire this natural phenomenon.
Colorful Dunes, USA 
The colorful dunes of Lassen Volcanic National Park look like a landscape from a watercolor painting. Red and orange patches cover the rolling hills with green trees scattered throughout the area. The blackness of the volcanic earth contrasts with their vibrant hues. The colorful swirls and spots appear to be the work of landscape designers, but they are one of nature's masterpieces. The artists responsible for the unusual appearance of the dunes are local volcanoes. The colorful dunes are pumice fields formed from layers of oxidized volcanic ash. They became so colorful thanks to the ash that settled directly on the hot lava flows.
Disappearing Beach, Odisha 
Hide and seek beach is located in the state of Odisha (old name Orissa), India. Here the sea disappears and miraculously appears again. His game of hide and seek will provide an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the wonders of nature. It is truly amazing how the sea recedes five kilometers during low tide, and then returns again in a rapid stream. 
Low tide provides a unique opportunity to view the seabed. In addition, when you walk on the beach, your feet are immersed in shallow water and wet sand, and if you take a photo from afar, it will appear as if you are walking on water.
Emerald ice on Lake Baikal 
Lake Baikal, which is located in the southern part of Eastern Siberia, is frozen for almost five months of the year. Every winter, when temperatures drop below 0°C, the surface of the world's largest freshwater lake freezes. Ice only forms in the middle of winter. Long after the onset of severe Siberian frosts, when other rivers and lakes are already covered with ice, Baikal will resist ice formation. But once the lake begins to freeze, usually in early January, it will remain frozen for about five months, or from January to May. Baikal freezes, but the water is so clear that, standing on the surface, you can easily look 40 meters deep into the lake. Wind, temperature changes, frost and sun form cracks in the ice and ice hummocks (or blocks). Transparent and sparkling, these piles of emerald-colored ice look like shards of glass rising above a flat surface. Their appearance is caused by slow and uneven pressure in the bulk of the ice, as well as uneven structure and temperature differences. Now this place is on your list of places you definitely need to visit..
Tunnel of Love, Ukraine 
Near the town of Klevan, Ukraine, trees have turned an almost 4-kilometer stretch of railway into a charming green tunnel. The train that transports wood to the local wood processing plant runs here three times a day. The rest of the time, this is a great place for walks, both in pairs and alone. Thanks to the romantic atmosphere, this section of the railway began to be called the Tunnel of Love. 
It is also called the Green Mile Tunnel because of the bright green foliage on the trees. The tunnel is especially beautiful in spring and summer. But the colorful colors of autumn and the snowy landscapes of winter are also enchanting. Local legend says that those couples whose intentions are sincere will have their wishes granted.
Tianji Mountains, China 
The unusually beautiful flying mountains located on the planet Pandora in the film Avatar are not an invention of the directors. The floating mountains are located in China, being a. The rocks bewitch and amaze at first sight, so when going to the Celestial Empire, it’s worth going to Hunan Province for a few days, where the park is located. Excellent conditions for accommodation, food and leisure are created here for visitors. In addition to the mountains, there is the opportunity to see many other natural attractions. The park is located in the northwestern part of the country, not far from the city of the same name. The area is full of wonders and natural attractions. Neighboring Zhangjiajie Park are the equally famous geological parks of Yangjiajie, Tanzishan and Xiuxiyu. Zhangjiajie is the oldest park in China, created in 1982. Its territory is huge and amounts to almost 13 thousand square kilometers, on which there are mountains, forests, other vegetation, and a huge number of animals. 
In 1992, Wulingyuan was taken under the protection of UNESCO as an integral part. Nine years later, the park received the status of the Sandstone Peaks National Forest Geopark (by decision of the relevant Chinese ministry). It is also part of the Global Network of Geological Parks protected by UNESCO. In fact, the Wulingyuan Mountains are rocky pillar peaks created from quartz and sandstone, and turned into a real miracle of nature under the influence of erosion and weathering. The total number of unusual rocks is more than 3 thousand, and about one thousand are 200 meters high. The highest peak is Mount Dupeng, which reaches 1,890 meters into the sky.
Blue city of Chaven, Morocco 
The heavenly tones of the streets in the Moroccan city of Chaven seem like a fairytale setting. The color palette of the buildings rising up the mountain is replete with piercing shades of blue, light blue and azure. The city, where the walls of buildings, window frames, wooden doors of houses, steps and even flower pots are filled with blue, is one of the largest tourist centers in northern Morocco. Rich shades of blue azure, turning into blue and violet tones, are renewed several times a year. Residents of Chaven paint their buildings anew before major holidays and festivals that take place in the city several times a year. 
Chaven, founded in 1471 as a fortress to protect against Portuguese invaders, owes this color monotony to the local Jewish community. The city became one of the largest refuges for Jews expelled from Spain during the Reconquista. According to biblical covenants, blue and light blue shades of houses should symbolize the tallit prayer shawl and remind of God. The Jewish population of Chaven has declined significantly since the 15th century, but local residents have maintained the tradition of painting buildings in heavenly colors.
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