26 Most Breathtaking Views on Earth
| May 25, 2015
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, China
This area covers 510 square kilometers of the Zhangye city area, and is known worldwide for its colorful rock formations. The rippling stones of the geological park are often said to look spray-painted, but are in fact a result of sandstone and other mineral deposits layering over each other over the course of 24 million years. The resulting stone has been sculpted by rain and wind into pillars and valleys, which can be seen by visitors using recently created walkways and trails.
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