The towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron’s Avatar. Some of these pillars are over 1,000 feet tall!

This UNESCO site consists of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. Local legend says it was built by a giant named Finn McCool as a bridge to Scotland.

Known for its bright pink color, this lake’s unusual hue is due to the presence of Dunaliella salina algae and salt-tolerant bacteria. Strangely, the water stays pink even when bottled!

Pamukkale’s white terraces are formed from mineral-rich hot springs. The name “Pamukkale” translates to “Cotton Castle” because the terraces resemble soft, fluffy cotton.

This fiery pit in the Karakum Desert has been burning continuously since 1971 after a drilling accident. Despite its ominous name, tourists flock to this natural gas crater for its eerie beauty.

When covered by a thin layer of water, this massive salt flat creates a perfect mirror effect, making it look like you’re walking on the sky. It’s also so flat that it’s used to calibrate satellites!