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Located in the northwest of China’s Hunan Province, these amazing limestone peaks are covered in green and often shrouded in fog. A cable car takes visitors to Huangxi Village, where there are many trails to enjoy the stunning views of Tianzi (‘Son of Heaven’).
These mountains inspired the floating mountains in the movie ‘Avatar’. In 2022, a new visitor center was opened, which provides interactive exhibitions about the geology and cultural importance of the region.
Megalithic stone jars are scattered throughout Jiang Khoang Province in Laos in groups ranging from one to one hundred. A working theory is that huge cylindrical jars were used in ancient funeral ceremonies, although according to local legend the jars were used to make rice wine for giants.
Northern Laos was the subject of a massive air bombardment by the United States, and it has been relatively recently cleared of some areas and declared safe for visitors.
This beach is covered by a type of seaweed called Sueda, which turns bright red in the autumn. Located thirty kilometers southwest of Panjin, China, these tidal wetlands are an important nature reserve for migratory birds.
Only a small portion of the beach is open to the public, but it can be explored through a wooden walkway that extends to the sea. Red Beach may be one of the best secret beaches in China. Hurry up here before the crowd arrives.