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West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord
The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord are located in southwestern Norway, northeast of Bergen, 120 km apart. They are part of the western Norwegian fjord landscape, stretching from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km northeast. The two fjords are among the longest and deepest in the world and are considered the quintessential fjord landscape, as well as among the most beautiful in the world. Their unique natural beauty derives from their narrow, steep crystalline rock walls, which rise 1,400 metres from the Norwegian Sea and extend to 500 metres below sea level. The steep rock walls of the fjords feature numerous waterfalls, and free-flowing rivers flow through deciduous and coniferous forests to glacial lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains. The landscape features a range of natural phenomena, both terrestrial and marine, such as submarine moraines and marine mammals.
Matobo Hills
The area displays a number of unique rock formations that tower above the granite shield that covers much of Zimbabwe. These large stones provide a wealth of natural shelter and have been associated with human habitation from the Early Stone Age through to the Early Historic period, and intermittently since. It also features an outstanding series of rock paintings. The Matobo Hills remain a focal point for local communities, who still use shrines and sacred sites that are closely linked to traditional, social and economic activities.
Macquarie Island
Macquarie Island (34 km long and 5 km wide) is an island in the Southern Ocean, 1,500 km southeast of Tasmania, approximately midway between the Australian and Antarctic continents. The island is the exposed top of the submarine Macquarie Ridge, currently located at the junction of the Indo-Australian and Pacific plates. This is a site of great geological preservation significance, being the only place on Earth where rocks of the mantle (6 km below the seafloor) are actively exposed above sea level. These unique exposures include excellent examples of pillow basalts and other extrusive rocks.
Gros Morne National Park
Located on the west coast of Newfoundland, the park is a rare example of the continental drift process, with deep ocean crust and mantle rocks exposed. Recent glacial activity has created some spectacular scenery, including coastal lowlands, alpine plateaus, fjords, glacial valleys, cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes.
Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
The Geghard Monastery contains several churches and mausoleums, most of which are carved into the rock, and is the pinnacle of Armenian medieval architecture. The medieval complex is located in a scenic natural landscape, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
Zhangshiyan Scenic Area
Zhangshiyan, a national scenic spot, is located in Zanhuang County, southwest of Shijiazhuang (52 kilometers from Zanhuang County), about 110 kilometers from the capital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, and is the essence of Taihang Mountain Forest Park. The characteristic attraction of this scenic spot is a large natural echo wall. The scenic area covers an area of about 120 square kilometers. Standing at the highest point of the scenic area, Huang'an'an (1,774 meters above sea level), you can see two provinces and five counties. The landform of the entire tourist area has been identified as "Zhangshiyan landform" by the national tourism and geological departments. Zhangshiyan landform, named after Zhangshiyan, is known as one of the three major tourist sandstone landforms in China, along with Danxia landform and Zhangjiajie landform.
Qishi Valley Scenic Area
The Strange Stone Valley is named after the strange stones. The entire scenic area is composed of strange stones as its skeleton, forests as its veins, and mountain springs as its soul, forming an exquisite landscape painting, which can be said to be a wonderful scenic spot in Yanshan. The scenic area is 30 li in radius and 5 li in depth. The 13 li stone steps connect more than 50 scenic spots into a line. The Strange Stone Valley is located 10 kilometers southeast of Xinglong County, Hebei Province. It is the "Houlong Fengshui Forbidden Land" of the Eastern Qing Tombs. It is adjacent to Liuliping, overlooking the Qing Tombs, and facing Wuling Mountain and the Observatory. It is more than 100 kilometers away from Beijing, Tianjin, Tangcheng, and has smooth transportation. The scenic area within a radius of 30 li has dangerous peaks and strange rocks, secluded valleys, clear air, deep forests and beautiful waters. It is a wonderful scenic spot in Yanshan.