Danxia Landform, China
From series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
In China are the unique Danxia mountains. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy their incredible scenery. The mountains, formed from the red sandstone, are iridescent in the sun and form the abundant earthy landscape. The striking natural sight is located on the territory of the Gānsù province. Once stretched the Silk Road through this picturesque Vorgebirgsgelände.
Surprisingly, this fantastic natural formation is due to simple natural processes - centuries of erosion and soil washing. The drawings on the mountain masses recall the flowing sea waves. This beautiful area is also worth seeing for the history fan. A few years ago, a large flowering city change was in the Vorgebirgsgelände, which has gradually lost its importance with the Silk Road.
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