Top 10 Strangest Tourist Destinations in the World You Should Visit Once in Your Life

There are many famous scenic spots in the world that bear the unique characteristics of each country, but among them there are places with "strange" and mysterious beauty, like a secret waiting for you to discover. Surely when you arrive, you will be completely overwhelmed by their wonderful beauty. Let's explore these wonderful places with us!

1. Trolltunga (Troll's Tongue) - Norway

Trolltunga is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cliffs in Norway, suspended 700 meters above the Ringedalsvatnet lake. Located on the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau, near the town of Odda, Trolltunga was carved by ice that once covered much of Scandinavia. The cliffs overlook the valley of the Hardanger region. The mountains surrounding the cliffs reach heights of up to 1,500 meters.

This place is known as the "devil's tongue" with its "fairy" beauty that will be an unforgettable experience for you when you come here. Formed 10,000 years ago, Trolltunga is one of the most beautiful cliffs in Norway, its shape looks like a giant tongue protruding from the cliff licking the blue sky and the majestic scenery below. Trolltunga is 1,100m above sea level, and when standing on this tongue of rock looking down, you will have an indescribable wonderful feeling, making many people wish to come here once.

Trolltunga's popularity has continuously increased and has become one of the symbols of Norway and one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Initially, when the "devil's tongue" was not yet famous, only a few people walked here to visit and explore. In 2010, only about 800 people had set foot here each year. However, in 2016, when Trolltunga became famous, more than 80,000 people traveled the 27km distance to get here!
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2. Lake Hillier, Australia

If you know other famous lakes in the world with traditional white or blue colors, when you come here, you will be completely surprised because this lake is pink, located on Middle Island. From above, Hillier Lake looks like an inflated "bubble" of chewing gum, which is also its special highlight. Hillier Lake is not one of the lakes that will impress you by its large size, nor by the diverse species of fish living in it, but by its brilliant pink color.

Hillier Lake fascinates you with its pink color. Moreover, it is located right next to the Pacific Ocean, so if you look at it from above, the contrast between the gentle pink color of the lake and the blue of the ocean is very prominent. The lake is about 600m long, 250m wide, covered by a strip of sand and a dense Paperbark forest. Surprised by the pink color of this lake, scientists have gone into research to find out but so far have not determined the reason. But many believe that the algae that live in the lake are responsible for the color.

The reason for Lake Hillier's unique color is still a subject that is not fully understood by scientists, although most suspect it is related to the presence of the microalga Dunaliella salina. Dunaliella produces carotenoids, a pigment also found in carrots. But the presence of flux-loving bacteria in the salt crust could be another explanation. A reaction between the salt and sodium bicarbonate in the water could also cause the reaction. Lake Hillier was first discovered in 1802 by the navigator and cartographer Matthew Flinders, who took samples from the lake and mentioned its existence in his diary.
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3. Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska, USA

Mendenhall Glacier is located in Juneau, on the West Coast of North America, just across the Bering Strait from Asia to Alaska. Mendenhall Glacier is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. In 1879, the cave was named Auke (Auk) Glacier by John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher and glaciologist. In 1891, it was renamed Mendenhall Glacier in honor of Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, an American physicist, meteorologist and the first professor hired at Ohio State University in 1873.

This is an ideal place for those who want to find strange feelings, want to experience and an interesting place to "revive" the soul after stressful working days. The ice cave stretches nearly 20km from the Mendenhall Glacier, carrying the majestic beauty of nature, the cave has a mysterious blue color created by the unique crystalline structure of the ice and the reflection of light, in addition, the ice caves have the ability to change color, shape and size from month to month, creating a very unique sight.

The Mendenhall Ice Cave is part of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, covering about 2,353 hectares. The Mendenhall Ice Cave and its surrounding landscape are protected in the federally designated Tongass National Forest. Unlike other tourist destinations in the world, the Mendenhall Ice Cave possesses great beauty and is the only one that is accessible year-round next to a highway running through it. In addition, the surreal beauty of the turquoise caves and other ice formations is only available to visitors who want to kayak to the edge of the ice and walk through the glacier.
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4. Cenotes, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Cenotes were an important part of Mayan life. There are very few rivers and lakes in the Yucatán, so sinkholes were actually their main source of water. This is also why we often find the remains of large Mayan settlements near cenotes, such as Chichén Itzá. In the Mayan language cenotes the word "dzonot" means deep. Understandably, the Maya concluded that some of these natural wells were gateways to the underworld or the afterlife. Since the Maya thought cenotes were sacred, they often threw valuable items into the water as offerings.

This is an ideal place for those who love diving, a poetic blue stream with extremely mysterious scenery at the bottom of the river waiting for you to explore. The deeper you dive, the more amazing the sight will be, a series of Cenotes caves with fascinating beauty that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. If you have the chance, come here to conquer and enjoy the unique beauty that this cave brings.

Cenotes are a major tourist destination in Mexico, attracting many tourists every year. Many people like to soak in the cool, quiet space in the sparkling blue water. But cave diving has also become a popular activity when visiting Cenotes caves. Theoretically, cenotes are considered "caves", so diving in caves does not require an official diving certificate. However, accidents still happen because cenotes can be very stuffy, so you still need to pay attention!
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5. Pamukkale, Türkiye

Pamukkale is a town in western Türkiye best known for its mineral-rich thermal waters that flow down the white terraces of a steep valley. Next to it is Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 BC. The ruins there include a primitive theater and a necropolis with tombs stretching for 2km. With such a unique combination of natural and man-made masterpieces, it is no surprise that Pamukkale and Hierapolis are such attractive tourist destinations. Pamukkale is also known as the "cotton castle" because it is made of calcium carbonate that hardens over time. From a distance, this hillside looks white, shimmering in the sunlight as if covered with snow, and the white limestone layers stacked like shells have created a "picturesque" limestone area. Here, the spring water condenses on the limestone layers, creating small blue lakes, the water level is only about half a meter, you can come here to soak in this wonderful cool jade green water to enjoy.

Pamukkale is over 100 meters high and can be seen from the nearest town, Denizli, about 20 kilometers away. The water that comes from the hot springs has a temperature ranging from 35 degrees to 100 degrees. Pamukkale is literally called 'cotton castle' in Turkish. The Turks call it cotton castle because of the similarities that these white terraces have with the cotton plantations grown in central Turkey. In some varieties, the sacred pool in Pamukkale is also called Cleopatra's Pool because the Egyptian Queen is said to have swum there. There are 17 hot springs in the area. Pamukkale has over 2 million visitors each year and is also the most visited tourist destination in Türkiye. In 1988, Pamukkale, along with Hierapolis, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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6. Fly Geyser, Nevada, USA

Fly Geyser is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. At first glance, most people think that the scene is fake because of its fairy-tale beauty, but in fact, this is a real masterpiece of nature located in the middle of the Nevada desert in the United States. Fly Geyser has a very unique color like in science fiction movies, the mysterious steam that comes out adds to the beauty of this place. Fly Geyser was created by accident when a rancher drilled a well to get water for the desert.

Fly Geyser is also known as "Fly Ranch Geyser" and "Green Geyser". Fly Geyser began operating in 1964 after a well was drilled, with the hope that it would provide hot water for geothermal energy purposes, however, the water only reached an unsuitable temperature of 93 degrees Celsius (200 degrees Fahrenheit). Shortly after the well was plugged or left open in 1964, water escaped from the ground and continued to flow for many years, leaving behind mineral deposits that formed a mound known as 'Fly Geyser'. Fly Geyser reached approximately 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height and 3.7 metres (12 feet) across in 2014, however the geyser continues to grow in size due to the minerals present in the water.

As of 2014, Fly Geyser is located on private land at Fly Ranch, so it is not possible to visit directly without the owner's permission. The water that shoots from Fly Geyser can reach a height of approximately 1.5 metres and there are multiple jets within the mound. The yellow, green, orange and red colors of Fly Geyser are due to algae growing on warm to hot forms, as well as various minerals that are deposited. Fly Geyser and another nearby geyser cone are no longer spouting water. Access is difficult, although there is talk of opening to the public for a limited time. Water from Fly Geyser has created many pools on the ground, attracting wildlife such as fish and birds.
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7. Belize Blue Hole

The Belize Blue Hole is the largest sea hole in the world. Sea holes refer to caves that were submerged when water rose to cover them. Most sea holes, like the Belize Blue Hole, were submerged at the end of the last great Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. The Belize Blue Hole is located about 100km (62 miles) off the coast of Belize City. Legendary French biologist and documentary writer Jacques Cousteau visited the Blue Hole in 1971. He later described the Blue Hole as one of his top 10 favorite dive sites in the world.

The name “Great Blue Hole” comes from British diver Ned Middleton, who wrote a book about his diving career in 1988 called “Ten Years Underwater.” In 2012, the Discovery Channel ranked the Belize Blue Hole as the #1 most amazing place on Earth. The Blue Hole of Belize is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of a vast barrier reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

This Blue Hole of Belize was formed as a limestone cave system during the ice age off the coast of Belize. in Central America. It is also the remaining evidence for researchers to understand the decline of the Mayan civilization. The lake is nearly circular in shape, 124m deep and about 300m in diameter. Located near the Lighthouse Reef with a variety of marine life. This promises to be an extremely interesting destination for those who love to explore.
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8. Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming, USA

Grand Prismatic Spring is located in Yellowstone National Park, between the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins. Its central location provides a dramatic view for visitors and residents alike. The spring is approximately 300 feet wide and 164 feet deep, and discharges approximately 560 gallons (2,119.83 liters) of water per minute. Grand Prismatic Spring is noted for being the largest hot spring in Yellowstone National Park and the third largest in the world. In 1871, Grand Prismatic Spring was discovered by the Hayden Expedition and named for its striking color.

Grand Prismatic Spring is located on a rhyolite rock that lies west of what is now the Yellowstone caldera. Rhyolite is a light-colored volcanic rock with a high silica content. Water deep in the Earth is warmed by the heat of magma. This hot water circulates and dissolves some of the silica in the rock, bringing it in solution to the surface of the hot spring. As the mineral-rich hot water flows over the ground and cools, silica compounds escape from the solution and are deposited as a precipitate called siliceous sinter, creating the gray-white landscape around the spring.

Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It attracts tourists by its captivating beauty with extremely vivid scenery with many interwoven colors. The lake is 90m in diameter and 50m deep and was discovered by geologists in 1871. Scientists explain that the phenomenon of the lake changing water color is due to pigment bacteria growing on the vegetation around the lake. Surely when you come here, you will be captivated by the charming color of this lake.
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9. Mount Roraima, Venezuela/Brazil/Guyana

Roraima is the highest flat-topped mountain in South America, located on the border of three countries: Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. It was discovered by a British explorer in 1596. It is an ideal scene for filmmakers and tourists. It covers an area of ​​up to 31 km2, surrounded by steep cliffs nearly 400m high. The mountain is home to and creates some of the oldest geological formations in the world. It rains here every day, the rains have washed away all the nutrients, making the trees grow poorly, or grow very strangely, creating a special scene. Mount Roraima is part of Venezuela's 30,000 square km Canaima National Park, which is home to the country's highest peak in the Guyana Highlands. The mountains of this range, including Roraima, are considered some of the oldest known geological formations, some dating back two billion years. Its near-daily rainfall has also created a unique ecosystem that includes several endemic species, such as the unique carnivorous pitcher plant, and some of the tallest waterfalls in the world.

Culturally, Mount Roraima has long been important to the indigenous people of the region and features prominently in their myths and folklore. This remote setting of jungle and cliffs inspired the dinosaur-infested landscape in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel The Lost World and the majestic waterfalls dubbed “Paradise Falls” in the 2009 Pixar film Up.
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10. Salar De Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia is the largest natural salt flat in the world, covering an area of ​​about 10,500 km2. During the early winter months, this area is completely dry, but when summer comes, it is flooded and becomes a giant mirror. The charm of the salt flats comes not only from the interesting and strange feeling of admiring the magnificent reflections of the majestic wild nature, but also from the fact that it is a suitable place to play sports such as golf, skateboarding or hot air ballooning.

Salar de Uyuni is one of the most phenomenal sights in South America. A vast expanse of sparkling white salt stretches across 10,582 km of the Altiplano and can even be seen from space. The salt layers are interspersed with sedimentary layers as deep as 10m in the center of the flat area. In total, it is estimated that there are about 10 billion tons of salt here. However, the real treasure for the locals lies beneath the salt flats, where around 70% of the world’s lithium reserves can be found. An entire industry has been devoted to mining this lightweight metal that powers laptops, smartphones and electric cars.

A host of interesting sites surround this incredible landscape of Salar de Uyuni to create one of the most unique and unforgettable trips you will ever take. This magical corner of the world is complete with brightly coloured lakes, bubbling geysers, crazy rock formations and quinoa-producing villages. Despite its tourist appeal, it remains one of the most natural and unspoiled landscapes in the world.

A thin layer of water covers the flats of salt, transforming them into the ‘World’s Largest Mirror’, reflecting the beauty of the sky. This magical reflection of the sky is most likely to be seen during the rainy season (December to April). From the remarkable mirror effects and perspective shots to the countless natural wonders surrounding the landscape, it’s no wonder this part of the world is considered a photographer’s paradise. The beauty of the Salar De Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia is simply magical!
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