Places on earth that don’t feel real

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Updated On Apr 26, 2023 10:11 am IST

From the Zhangye Danxia Landform to the Pamukkale, here are a few examples of places on Earth that can feel like they're from another world.

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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: If terra firma is more your thing than beaches, flights and lagoons, then Salar de Uyuni is the place for you. The world’s largest salt flat, it was created when a prehistoric lake that went dry. There are pink flamingos to add a sense of romance to your proposal. (Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 10:11 am IST

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: If terra firma is more your thing than beaches, flights and lagoons, then Salar de Uyuni is the place for you. The world’s largest salt flat, it was created when a prehistoric lake that went dry. There are pink flamingos to add a sense of romance to your proposal. (Shutterstock)

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Socotra, Yemen: This remote island in the Indian Ocean is home to unique flora and fauna, including the dragon's blood tree and the Socotra desert rose. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Socotra, Yemen: This remote island in the Indian Ocean is home to unique flora and fauna, including the dragon's blood tree and the Socotra desert rose. (Unsplash)

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Zhangye Danxia Landform, China: These colourful mountains are a result of millions of years of mineral deposits, giving them a striped and surreal appearance. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Zhangye Danxia Landform, China: These colourful mountains are a result of millions of years of mineral deposits, giving them a striped and surreal appearance. (Unsplash)

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand: The walls of these caves are covered in bioluminescent glowworms, creating a breathtaking display of natural light.(Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand: The walls of these caves are covered in bioluminescent glowworms, creating a breathtaking display of natural light.(Pinterest)

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Cappadocia, Turkey: This region is known for its unusual rock formations, including "fairy chimneys" that look like something out of a fantasy movie. (File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Cappadocia, Turkey: This region is known for its unusual rock formations, including "fairy chimneys" that look like something out of a fantasy movie. (File Photo)

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Pamukkale, Turkey: These hot springs have created terraces of white mineral deposits, giving the landscape a snowy appearance. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pamukkale, Turkey: These hot springs have created terraces of white mineral deposits, giving the landscape a snowy appearance. (Unsplash)

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Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, USA: This hot spring is the largest in the United States and has vibrant colours ranging from blue to orange, making it look almost like a painting. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, USA: This hot spring is the largest in the United States and has vibrant colours ranging from blue to orange, making it look almost like a painting. (Unsplash)

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