" UNBELIEVABLE FACTS ABOUT PLACES IN THE WORLD "

1.Bamboo Forest, Japan

Sagano Bamboo Forest

Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most amazing natural sites in Japan.One of the most interesting facts about Sagano Bamboo Forest is the sound which the wind makes while it blows amongst the bamboo. Amazingly enough, this sound has been voted on as one of the “one hundred must-be-preserved sounds of Japan” by the Japanese government.

As mentioned he Sagano Bamboo Forest is not too far from Kyoto’s main streets – (30 minutes by train).

Another interesting fact –  the railing on the sides of the road is composed out of old, dry and fallen parts of bamboo

2. Black Forest, Germany

Black Forest

The Black Forest is not only one of the most varied, but also one of the biggest and best known holiday regions in Germany. The site is more than 200km long and 60 km wide. The dense growth of conifers in the forest blocks out most of the light inside the forest.

•  The mountain range is the largest Mittelgebirge (low mountain range) with the highest peaks in the German central uplands. Feldberg 1,493 m (4,898 ft) actually is the highest mountain. 
• The black forest is a rural region. About 60 percent are covered with forests, criss-crossed by well marked hiking trails. Rivers and creeks build lovely valleys, glacial and artificial lakes invite for water sports. 
• Beautiful towns offer all kind of activities and country hospitality. Cities like Freiburg and Baden-Baden are located on the western edge of the ranges and should not be missed.

Sportive activities

1. Hiking, mountain biking, roller skating are great ways to discover the beautiful nature.
2. Motorcycling - the narrow, winding roads over the mountains are loved by motorcyclists.
3. Hang-gliding / paragliding - it looks daring, but it must be amazing to glide free like a eagle down a mountain.
4. Watersports - sailing, windsurfing, even diving, you can do that at the Schluchsee, Titisee and other water reservoirs.
5. Fishing - want to throw a rod? Fishing is principally allowed in lakes and rivers, however, you need to get a permission from a tourist or administration office in the region.
6. Winter sports - Alpine skiing, cross-country-skiing and snowboarding is possible in the black forest. After all, the first German ski club was founded in the Feldberg area.

3.Canola Flower Field, China

canola flower fields

The canola flower fields in China are one of the world’s beautiful sites in small Luoping (Yunnan, China). Vast farmlands get covered in golden, yellow rapeseed flowers stretching as far as the eyes can see, all the way to the horizon.

• Luoping County in the east part of Yunnan Province is one of China’s primary canola production bases, as well as a base or bee raising and honey collection. 
• Where there are canola flowers, there are bound to be bees. Bees in the area live on the canola flower pollen and see to it that each year has a good harvest.
• The best time to visit Luoping for this visual fiesta is February through March, by June the show is over.

4.Mount Roraima, South America

Mount Roraima (mountain, South America) giant flat-topped mountain

• Mount Roraima (mountain, South America) giant flat-topped mountain, or mesa, in the Pakaraima, the 31 square kilometer summit area of Mount Roraima is defined by 400 meter tall cliffs on all sides and includes at the point where the boundaries of Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana meet.
•  The tabletop mountains of the Pakaraima range are considered to be some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating back to over 2 billion years ago. Apparently, that’s how long it takes to make something as wondrous as Mount Roraima. Angel falls is located on a similar tabletop mountain some 130 miles away. 

5.Hang Son Doong, Vietnam

Vietnam’s Hang Son Doong cave

Vietnam’s Hang Son Doong cave is the largest in the world, with caverns big enough to fit an entire city street inside them. 

• trekking straight into the depths of the world’s largest caveton an expedition unlike any other. A cave so massive that a 747 could fly through its largest cavern. A space so mesmerising that it forces you to question whether you are still on this planet at all. Foreign landscapes found nowhere else, enormous stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the ceiling like an alien species. Jungles emerge from inside the cave itself, a scene so surreal that you have to see it to believe it. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of the cave’s own localised weather system. Passages adorned with ancient fossils offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth.
• The cave is located near the Laos-Vietnam border. The cave has an underground river running through the first 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers) of the limestone cavern, as well as giant stalagmites more than 230 feet (70 meters) high. At 262-by-262 feet (80-by-80 meters) in most places, the Son Doong cave beats out the previous world-record holder, Deer Cave in the Malaysian section of the island of Borneo. Deer Cave is no less than 300-by-300 feet (91-by-91 meters), but it’s only about a mile (1.6 kilometers) long. 

6.Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan, next to the Ajigaura Beach, is a flower park and a popular tourist destination. The park covers an area of 3.5 hectares and the flowers are amazing all year round. 

The park is best known for its seasonal flowers- Daffodils and Tulips in spring, Nemophilia and Rose in early summer and Kochia and cosmos in autumn. The blooming period is called “Nemophilia Harmony” and is a sight to relish, about a million daffodils (narcissus) bloom in the Suisen garden amidst pine trees. 

7.Lavender Fields, Provence, France

Lavender Fields

Lavender Fields are a sight not to be missed, the color, the texture, and the scent of a lavender field encapsulate for many the essence of Provence. Lavender is said to heal insect bites and burns as well as repel insects. It can soothe headaches if you apply it to the temples and it helps you sleep if you have the flowers by your pillow. Late June through July is the best season for lavender in Provence. 

8.Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni is a salt flat located in the southwest Bolivia. 

Salar is a Spanish word translating into “salt flat,” and Uyuni is Spanish for “enclosure.” As part of the Andes, the Salar is located at 11,995 feet (3,656 m) above sea level. 

Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world accounting for 4,086 square miles (10,582 sq km). The crust is comprised of salt and covers a sea of brine that ranges from 7 to 66 feet (2 to 20 m) deep. Collectively, the Salar de Uyuni accounts for between 50 to 70% of the world’s lithium reserves.

The absolutely breathtaking walking on water illusion is something that is very unique to the salt flats found in Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia.

9.Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

Klevan, Ukraine

Giant trees surround this old train tunnel located in Klevan, Ukraine. The magical-looking place is nicknamed “The Tunnel of Love” by locals because it is a popular spot for couples to visit.The beautiful train track is naturally covered by green trees and makes a tunnel