Landscape

A landscape is part of the Earths surface that can be viewed at one time from one place. It consists of the geographic
features that mark, or are characteristic of, a particular area.

The term comes from the Dutch word landschap, the name given to paintings of the countryside. Geographers have
borrowed the word from artists. Although landscape paintings have existed since ancient Roman times (landscape frescoes
are present in the ruins of Pompeii), they were reborn during the Renaissance in Northern Europe. Painters ignored people
or scenes in landscape art, and made the land itself the subject of paintings. Famous Dutch landscape painters include
Jacob van Ruisdael and Vincent van Gogh.

An artist paints a landscape; a geographer studies it. Some geographers, such as Otto Schluter, actually define geography
as landscape science. Schluter was the first scientist to write specifically of natural landscapes and cultural landscapes.

A natural landscape is made up of a collection of landforms, such as mountains, hills, plains, and plateaus. Lakes, streams,
soils (such as sand or clay), and natural vegetation are other features of natural landscapes. A desert landscape, for
instance, usually indicates sandy soil and few deciduous trees. Even desert landscapes can vary: The hilly sand dunes of
the Sahara Desert landscape are very different from the cactus-dotted landscape of the Mojave Desert of the American
Southwest, for instance.

Cultural Landscape

A landscape that people have modified is called a cultural landscape. People and the plants they grow, the animals they care
for, and the structures they build make up cultural landscapes. Such landscapes can vary greatly. They can be as different
as a vast cattle ranch in Argentina or the urban landscape of Tokyo, Japan.

Since 1992, the United Nations has recognized significant interactions between people and the natural landscape as official
cultural landscapes. The international organization protects these sites from destruction, and identifies them as tourist
destinations.

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO (the United Nations Economic, Social, and Cultural Organization) defines a
cultural landscape in three ways.

The first is a clearly defined landscape designed and created intentionally by man. The Archaeological Landscape of the
First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba, near Santiago, Cuba, is an example of this type of cultural landscape.

The second type of cultural landscape is an organically evolved landscape. An organically evolved landscape is one where
the spiritual, economic, and cultural significance of an area developed along with its physical characteristics. The Orkhon
Valley Cultural Landscape, along the banks of the Orkhon River in central Mongolia, is an example of an organically evolved
landscape. The Orkhon Valley has been used by Mongolian nomads since the 8th century as pastureland for their horses
and other animals. Mongolian herders still use the rich river valley for pastureland
today.

The last type of cultural landscape is an associative cultural landscape. An

associative landscape is much like an organically evolved landscape, except
physical evidence of historical human use of the site may be missing. Its
significance is an association with spiritual, economic, or cultural features of a
people. Tongariro National Park in New Zealand is an associative cultural
landscape for the Maori people. The mountains in the park symbolize the link
between the Maori and the physical environment.

People and the Natural Landscape

The growth of technology has increased our ability to change a natural landscape. An example of human impact on
landscape can be seen along the coastline of the Netherlands. Water from the North Sea was pumped out of certain areas,
uncovering the fertile soil below. Dikes and dams were built to keep water from these areas, now used for farming and other
purposes.

Dams can change a natural landscape by flooding it. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, in Yichang, China, is the
worlds largest electric power plant. The Three Gorges Dam project has displaced more than 1.2 million people and
permanently altered the flow of the Yangtze River, changing both the physical and cultural landscape of the region.

Many human activities increase the rate at which natural processes, such as weathering and erosion, shape the landscape.
The cutting of forests exposes more soil to wind and water erosion. Pollution such as acid rain often speeds up the
weathering, or breakdown, of the Earths rocky surface.
By studying natural and cultural landscapes, geographers learn how peoples activities affect the land. Their studies may
suggest ways that will help us protect the delicate balance of Earths ecosystems.

The natural landscape of the Pacific Ocean meets the man-made landscape of Honolulu, Hawaii.Photograph by Mark
Makowski, MyShot

Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture is the study of planning and altering features of a natural landscape. This often takes the form of
public parks and gardens. Central Park, the enormous public park in New York City, is often cited as an ideal example of
urban landscape architecture. Central Park was designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead.

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Study Guide : Landscapes and Landforms: Valuing Landscapes and Landforms

Cultural value

Cultural value is linked to the importance of landforms and landscapes as expressed by people through creative means
such as poetry, literature art and films. Australia's landscapes and landforms have shaped Australian culture and identity.

Aboriginal Australians express the importance of the land to them through Dreaming stories, song, dance and their art.
Nearly all Aboriginal art relates to the landscape and maps the landscape and the landforms of importance to the
Aboriginal community.

Spiritual value

For Aboriginal Australians the spiritual value of land is expressed through the concept of 'Country'.

Aboriginal peoples believe that the myths of their Dreaming bind them to the land. Their ancestors live on through the
land and ensure their continued connection with it. Landscapes contain many sacred sites of spiritual importance.

Economic value

Economic value is a measurement of how financially important landscapes and landforms are.

 Economic value is relevant to the tourism and mining industries in Australia.

 The mining industry attaches economic value to landscapes that contain sought after metals and minerals like
coal and gold.
 Tourism Victoria, for example, wants regular visitors to its state because people spend money on
accommodation, transport, food, ..
 The Great Ocean Road is a landscape in Victoria with a high economic value due to its popularity with tourists.
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Competing value

The same landscape can be valued by different people for a variety of reasons. For example,

 To a mining corporation, the economic value of the landscape might be most important.
 To an Indigenous Australian community, the spiritual value may be most important.
 An artist would appreciate the aesthetic value of a landform.

Aesthetic value

The aesthetic value of a landscape is closely linked to its beauty and uniqueness. An individual might be drawn to a
particular landform because of its overwhelming majesty, creating a personal connection to the place.

The aesthetic value of the landscape to the community has been recognised through the creation of national parks. The
first national park in Australia, The Royal National Park south of Sydney, was established in 1879.

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Landscape value

Landscape value corresponds to an attachment or emotional bond that people develop with places. There are strong
cultural ties to landscapes and feelings for the visual beauty of mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, etc., which are a
common bond among people or social groups of a given region. Arguments related to landscape values are
commonly heard in Europe from opponents to the construction of wind farms for example. Landscape values may
also be important for the tourism industry and landscapes can therefore be managed as a key component of tourism
infrastructure.
Landscape value often has an association with environmental and natural resource values. The values that people
appreciate in a landscape may often also be important ecologically. Landscape values can be divided into use and
non-value, the former of which provides tangible benefits (such as economic value through, for instance, tourism, or
recreation value) and the latter of which provides spiritual, identity or ecological value.
For further reading
Penning-Rowsell, E. C. (1981) Fluctuating fortunes in gauging landscape value. Progress in human geography, 5(1),
25-41.
Zografos, C., & Mart, J. (2009). The politics of landscape value: a case study of wind farm conflict in rural Catalonia.
Environment and Planning A, 41(7), 1726-1744.
This glossary entry is based on contributions by Julien Francois Gerber
EJOLT glossary editors: Hali Healy, Sylvia Lorek and Beatriz Rodríguez-Labajos

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Landforms and Landscapes: Why do people value landscapes

Cultural value is linked to the importance of landforms and landscapes as expressed by people through creative means
such as poetry, literature art and films. Australia's landscapes and landforms have shaped Australian culture and identity.
Aboriginal Australians express the importance of the land to them through Dreaming stories, song, dance and their art.
Nearly all Aboriginal art relates to the landscape and maps the landscape and the landforms of importance to the
Aboriginal community.
Economic value is a measurement of how financially important landscapes and landforms are.

 Economic value is relevant to the tourism and mining industries in Australia.

 The mining industry attaches an economic value to landscapes that contain sought-after metals and minerals
like coal and gold.
 Tourism Victoria, for example, wants regular visitors to its state because people spend money on
accommodation, transport, food, ..
 The Great Ocean Road is a landscape in Victoria with a high economic value due to its popularity with tourists.

The aesthetic value of a landscape is closely linked to its beauty and uniqueness. An individual might be drawn to a
particular landform because of its overwhelming majesty, creating a personal connection to the place.

The aesthetic value of the landscape to the community has been recognised through the creation of national parks. The
first national park in Australia, The Royal National Park south of Sydney, was established in 1879.

Spiritual value of the land

For Indigenous Australians, the spiritual value of the land is expressed through the concept of 'Country". Stories of
Dreamtime bind them to their land.

Indigenous Australian - "the land owns us"

Indigenous Lands

Indigenous people have a culture that relates to the land and sea in a holistic way that also includes connections to
powerful and significant places. However, the emphasis that is now put on management of discrete sites can overlook
and diminish Indigenous connections to the environment as a whole.

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50 of the Most Mesmerizing Places on Earth

The world is a wide, wonderful place full of incredible sights that will take your breath away. From
natural wonders to man-made marvels to odd...The Active Times

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Creating a bucket list is a daunting task. Many tropical, cold
and architectural paradises deserve to be on it. Everybody
wants to see the entire world and selecting which few places
to visit first can be intimidating.
How do you choose? Go for exquisiteness and splendor. You’ll be lucky if you actually go to half of the locations.

Certain sights – regal waterfalls, remote cities, enigmatic landmarks and natural phenomena – are worth a trip no
matter where you live.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela

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Mount Roraima is one of the oldest mountain
formations on the planet. Surrounded by
Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana, all four
sides are sheer 1,300-foot high cliffs. While
its cliff walls are only scalable by the most
experienced of climbers, there is a path up
the mountain’s natural ramp-like path.

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

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This is definitely a place you should add
seeing to your bucket list. The upper is
approximately 4,000 feet in elevation. When
the sunlight shines in the colors of the
canyon, they appear to vibrate off of the
walls. The canyon looks red, gold and
orange.

Spotted Lake, Canada

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Also known as a sacred medicine lake, the spotted
lake in Canada was thought to have healing
properties. Its “spots” on the surface are caused by
high salt levels.
Hornocal Mountains, Argentina

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All photos look like they have been photoshopped.
The absolutely fascinating geology of the
mountainous range shocks tourists. The incredible
colors and the inverted-V shaped formation is part of
the limestone formation called Yacoraite.

Bromo Volcano, East Java, Indonesia

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Mount Bromo has become a popular tourist attraction
because of the close proximity you can get to the
active craters in the massif area. The active volcano
stands at 7,641 feet. The volcano is noted for its
spectacular sunrises.

Skyline Drive, Virginia

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This is one of the best places to
see stunning fall foliage outside New
England. This is also one of the best road
trips you can go on in the U.S. There are
many picnic areas along the route. Many
prefer the Elkwallow and South River
because of the opportunities to “meet”
raptors and many animals.

Ashikaga Fuji Gardens, Japan

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People from all over the world travel to the Ashikaga Fuji Gardens to witness the spectacular display of fuji flowers.
The white, blue, and pink fuji are absolutely out-of-this-world gorgeous. Visit the gardens in the winter season to see
the place’s incredible water illumination display.

Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe

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This is one of the greatest attractions in all of
Africa. Victoria Falls is classified as the
world’s largest sheet of falling water with a
width of 5,604 feet and height of 354 feet.
Spray from the falling water can be seen
miles away during the wet season.

Valley of the Moon, Brazil

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Visit Valley of the Moon in Brazil and take a walk on
one of Earth’s oldest rock formations. It was created
by ancient lava flows that carved the rocks into moon-
like shapes. Get get a glimpse of what the Moon’s
landscape may actually look like in person.

Zhangye Danxia, China

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The Danxia landforms, located in the Zhangye
Danxia National Geological Park, are the known
as the eye candy of Zhangye. The rocks and cliffs
come in a variety of formations — smooth, sharp, vibrant and extremely tall. The colorful rocks and rainbow ridges
are absolutely awe-inspiring.

Kuril Islands, Russia and Japan

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Kuril Islands are the focus of a long-standing
territorial dispute between Russia and Japan. The
island chain stretches north across the Pacific Ocean
from the Japanese island of Hokkaido to the southern
tip of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Valle de Cocora, Quindío, Colombia

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The valley that is known for being one of the
only places in the world to see wax palms in
their natural habitat, according to Colombia
Travel. These slender poles shoot up about
200 feet into the sky and are topped with a few
palm leaves. The wax palm is the country’s
national symbol and the world’s tallest palm
tree.

Na'Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii

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This is a place you should see by kayak.
The 17 miles of ocean shores is one of the
most popular attractions on Kauai. The 4,000-
foot tall cliffs along the coastline are some of the most dramatic in the world. You’ll see dolphins, seals, sea turtles,
sea caves, mangoes, waterfalls, and many stunning and secluded beaches.

Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria

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This natural phenomenon is the most popular
summer attraction for Bulgarians. The glacial
lakes, located between 2,100 and 2,500 feet
above sea level, are located on the
northwestern Rila Mountain, itself a stunning
highland region on the Balkan Peninsula.

Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Skye is a favorite location in Scotland
for both tourists and locals. It is
famous for its décor and sceneries
that will take your breath away. This
is a world-class destination for
walkers and climbers. The Cuillin
Range, for example, offers 12
Munros – peaks above 3,000 feet.

Cliffs of Étretat, France

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Nature has a way of stunning
people. Once you see the shapes
out of the white cliffs at Etretat you
will definitely understand why. You
can go for some a walk at the top
and go golfing at the course there.
Imagine the views…
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

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The Cliffs of Moher, estimated to be
319 million years old, are the
second most popular tourist
attraction in Ireland, after Trinity
College in Dublin. The cliffs, which
are about 5 miles long, rise sharply
—up to 702 feet above sea level.
Increased levels of carbonic acid in
the water, along with flooding,
will accelerate erosion of the
limestone formations.

Douro Valley, Portugal

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The region, located in
North Portugal, extends from the
city of Porto to the eastern
border. The Port wine
production activities and the
unique scenery sculpted by the
Douro River and its streams are
highpoints visitors should not
miss. The valley is home to
three UNESCO World Heritage
Sites.

Valley of Flowers, India

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The Valley of Flowers is a must-
see if you’re ever visiting India.
The surge of aromas from more
than 300 alpine flowers will take
your breath away. It’s open from
June until October. As you look
at the horizon, you will see bright
colorful carpet with refreshing
mountainous snowflakes in the
background.
Denali, Alaska

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With an approximate summit
elevation of 20,310 feet above
sea level, this mountain
has highest mountain peak in all
of North America and is the
largest of any mountain above
sea level. Five huge glaciers flow
off of the slopes of Denali.

Socotra, Yemen

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Yemen is on the list of places
that can kill you but this does
not really apply to the remote
island with plants that are up
to 20 million years old. The
island, often called “the most
alien-looking place on Earth,”
is so isolated that more than a
third of its plant life does not
exist anywhere else.

Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

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Iceland has several black
sand beaches but Reynisfjara
is one of the coolest and most
impressive. Its iconic cliff of
regular basalt columns
resembling a rocky step
pyramid, called Hálsanef, is
stunning. Out in the sea are
the spectacularly shaped
basalt sea stacks
Reynisdrangar.
The Namib Desert, Namibia

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This coastal desert, filled
with stunning red sand dunes,
is located in southern Africa. It
covers an area of
approximately 31,274 square
miles, extends along the coast
of Namibia, and merges along
with the Kaokoveld Desert.

Tulip Fields, Netherlands

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The Tulip Fields are like a
museum of the most beautiful
sights in the entire country.
The striking colors of the bulbs
are a common spectacle in
Holland during the spring.
You’ll see seemingly never-
ending rows of bright red, pink
and yellow flowers.

Namaqualand, South Africa

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This is South Africa’s
“outback” with dramatic
mountains in the background.
The stunning flower displays
can be seen along several
drives that center on the
towns of Garies, Springbok,
Kamieskroon and Port
Nolloth, according to SA
Venues. The best time to visit
for the widest variety of colors
is in August.

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada

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A popular sight-seeing destination for many hikers in Banff National Park, nestled amidst sprawling mountains, this
glacially fed lake can be found in the park’s “Valley of Ten Peaks.” Its most notable draw is the stunningly bright,
turquoise-blue color of the water.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

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This is where hoodoos and forest are
mixed together. The Bryce Canyon
is actually not a canyon. It is a
spectacular series of more than a dozen
amphitheaters, each of which is carved
at least 1,000 feet into the chromatic
limestone of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

Five Flower Lake, China

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The Five-Flower Lake, or Wuhua Lake,
is certainly among the most beautiful
places in China. This pristine oasis in the
Sichuan province is far from big cities. It
lies at the end of the upper reach of
Peacock River, about 8,110 feet above
the sea level and 16 feet in
depth, according to China Travel Guide.

Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam

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The eye-catching rice terraces in Yen
Bai province are one of most
attractive places in the entire country.
The best time to visit in order to see
the most colorful and lively displays is
in September and October.
The golden-green and toast-brown
colors of the ripe rice are glowing
because of the sun shining on them.
The Great Blue Hole, Belize

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This is one of the most dangerous places for
scuba diving. Near the center of Lighthouse Reef
an eerie, large submarine sinkhole takes up over
300 meters of the ocean. Over time the ocean
rose, and a cave was flooded creating this World
Heritage Site.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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Formed as a result of transformations between
many prehistoric lakes, Salar de Uyuni is the
world’s largest salt flat. Because of the large, flat
area and clear skies, it is often used for
calibrating altimeters of Earth observation
satellites. It also creates a dream-like reflection off
of the crust.

Twelve Apostles, Australia

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The iconic rock stacks along the Great Ocean
Road in Victoria have separated from nearby
limestone cliffs. They began eroding away from
the caves approximately 10 to 20 million years
ago. The wind and water continue to corrode
them at an average of 0.75 inches a year.
Plitvice Falls, Croatia

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Plitvice Lakes National Park,
a dangerous place to take selfies, is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is
famous for its 16 terraced lakes that are
joined by waterfalls. The waters have
flown over the limestone and chalk for
thousands of years, creating natural
dams, caves and waterfalls.

White Desert, Egypt

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This natural wonder is best-known for
its spectacular scenery. The gorgeous
white landscape and chalk-colored rock
formations will leave you in awe.
Tourists enjoy camping overnight under
the stars, especially on full moon
nights.

The Wave, Arizona

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The Wave in the Coyote Buttes North
area of the Arizona Strip is best
photographed midday if you want to
minimize the extensive shadows.
Other areas are best photographed in
mid-late afternoon. You must get a
permit to see the Wave.
Red Seabeach, China

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Red Seabeach is one of China’s
most impressive landscapes. It is
the biggest wetland in the world
featuring the red plant, Suaeda
salsa. There are specific
bridges where tourists are allowed
to visit and look out over this
incredible view.

Lavender Fields in Provence,

France

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From June to August the lavender
fields come to life. The colorful
purple bloom around Mont Ventoux
makes for a regal scenery and
atmosphere. Go on a relaxing
walk along the lavender roads from
the field to the distillery and
embrace the intense
colors surrounding you.

Cinque Terre, Italy

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Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site deemed as having
noteworthy cultural value for
signifying a “harmonious interaction
between man and nature to produce
a landscape of exceptional scenic
quality.” The colorful village provides
a vibrant backdrop for travelers who
are after truly stunning snapshots.
Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Explore 450,000 acres of pristine
wilderness of the Okavango
Delta on horses and riding
alongside zebras, giraffes and
elephants.

Pamukkale, Turkey

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Pamukkale is Turkey’s leading
mineral-bath spa because of
its natural splendor. Hot calcium-
laden water flows over a cliff. As it
cools down it forms vivid
travertines of hard, white calcium
that form pools. Named the Cotton
Fortress in Turkish, it has been a
spa since the Romans built the
spa city of Hierapolis around a
sacred warm-water spring.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in China

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The rice terraces are well-known for
their unique frontier scenery. The
terraces built on the hillsides have a
slope varying from 15 degrees to 75
degrees. Some rise by 3,000 steps,
forming a landscape that is rare,
both at home and abroad.
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

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Lake Lucerne is surrounded by
mountains, which contribute to
the amazing scenic variety
around it. The lake reminds of
a fjord landscape. A feature that
makes Lake Lucerne stand out
is the fact that the water flowing
into the lake passes beneath
the 13th-century Chapel Bridge.

Paro Taktsang, Bhutan

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Buddhist monasteries are
nestled into cliff sides. Colorful
prayer flags are flapping in the
wind. Rugged peaks are
towering over valleys. There are
views that are common in
Bhutan, one of the most
secluded adventure destinations
in the world.

Moravia, Czech Republic

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This is a UNESCO treasury. Go to
see a combination of beautiful
architectural gems. Its stunning
gardens and postcard scenery
also make this beautiful town in
Czech one to remember. Moravia
is predominantly formed of hilly
country, highlands and low
mountain ranges.
Torngat Mountains National Park, Canada

Photo Modified: Flickr / Marc Vilaregut / CC BY 4.0

The park, whose name means “place of spirits,”
is a remote and wild area, but indigenous
peoples have lived there for thousands of years,
according to Parks Canada. Today’s visitors
come for wilderness-oriented experiences
– camping, backpacking, climbing, and sailing.
The park is accessible only by boat and charter
plane during the summer.

Table Mountain, South Africa

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This is a unique mountain with a flat top that
overlooks the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It
reaches approximately 3,558 feet in elevation.
Visitors enjoy hiking or using the cableway to
reach the top.

Oia, Greece

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You’ve likely seen pictures of the striking white
buildings overlooking the sea—Santorini is no
travel secret, but it’s still well worth the trip.
Check out the black sand beaches of Perissa,
the historic hilltop village of Oia and the
incredible wineries in the area.

The Maroon Bells, Colorado

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The setting sun transforms the aspen trees and Maroon Bells into an absolutely magical place. All that’s missing is
you, pitching a tent to spend the night in the gorgeous wilderness.

Zhangjiajie National Forest, China

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Zhangjiajie, China’s first national forest
park, became famous worldwide from
the movie Avatar in which the
Hallelujah Mountains were inspired by
Heavenly Pillar in Zhangjiajie.
The most popular and iconic feature of
the park are the dangerous sandstone
peaks.

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10 Most Unique Natural Landscapes In The World

From the moving icy masses of Argentina to the blaze piles of Lanzarote here are 10 of the uncommon scenes
picked by our visitor essayist which have been made just by natural force herself. Here is collection of unique natural
landscapes that can be found around the world. Those unique landscapes will make you feel like you are living in
heaven.

Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, additionally spotted in Turkey is an astounding locale of rock creations, underground places of worship
and underground urban communities, the scale of which is basically overpowering. There are several underground
edifices in the locale and the encompassing zone is a mainstream trekking way in the company of the stunning and
outsider rock developments called Peri Bacalari or ‘Fairy Chimneys.’

Cenotes, Mexico

The Cenotes (truly significance sinkholes) of the Yucatan promontory are spotted only south of the occasion resort
favourite Cancun. The whole Yucatan landmass was before a reef underneath the sea, then the water retreated
creating the ocean life to be fossilized into the dividers of profound openings. This framed a gigantic underground
universe of substantial natural hollows, karst tunnels and sink gaps some even up to several feet profound. The
region is truly famous for swimming, snorkelling and encountered jumping.

Hverir, Geothermal Region, North East Iceland

Iceland is a shelter for surreal scenes, one of which is the Hverir – a geothermal field to the east of Reykjahlid. The
territory is decently dynamic, with mud-pots and sulfurous puddles foaming and steaming without end. A
photographic artists dream, you will likewise see bubbling springs, fumaroles and vent.
Punakaiki, New Zealand

Punakaiki is a little settlement on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island which is really popular for its
“Pancake Rocks.” Many inquisitive voyagers visit to see the surreal territory, structured by many years of
overwhelming disintegration. There are additionally loads of blowholes where you can get some brilliant photos
throughout high tides as the water murmurs and shoots high into the air.

Sossusvlei red dunes, Namibia

While this fantastic zone might be very much an excursion to get to, they are effortlessly a standout amongst the
most prominent vacation destinations in the Namibia. The enormous striking red ridges Sossusvlei could be found in
The Namib Desert – one of the most seasoned leaves on the planet.
The Hills at Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, USA

Maybe the most well known perspective focus in Death Valley is Zabriskie Point – a brilliantly coloured, undulating
scene of crevasses and mud slopes at the edge of the Black Mountains. It was structured by disintegration, made out
of residue from Furnace Creek Lake, which went away 5 million years ago.

The Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

With ice dividers towering as high as 40 meters, profound blue scenes and sights, and incorporation inside the Perito
Moreno National Park, this ice sheet ought to be gone to when you end up in southern Argentina. It is approachable
from towns like El Calafate. The ice sheet is always moving outward some feet for every day and ice pieces succumb
to the ocean commonplace.
Timanfaya National Park – Lanzarote

You likely won’t get a more ‘Martian-esque’ scene than the Timanfaya National Park. The Fire Mountains (Montañas
del Fuego) were made throughout the eighteenth century when more than 100 volcanoes ejected. The wonderful
remains were proclaimed a national park and are a prevalent vacation spot.

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yelllowstone National Park is celebrated around the world everywhere throughout the world for its extraordinary
scenes and geothermal action. The Old Faithful Geyser is a standout amongst the most well known however there
are numerous other intriguing characteristics of the recreation center incorporating the excellent subalpine woods.
 Ladakh, India

Travellers herd to Ladakh from all corners of the globe. This fascinating trans-Himalayan locale of Jammu and
Kashmir has now turned into a favourite of both exploit monstrosities and society lovers. It’s likewise home to some
extremely fascinating scenes one of which is this green uneven range near Tso Moriri lake.

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