10 Stunning Niche Attractions in the World: Obscure but Superb!

Have you ever been to a well-known scenic spot with great interest, but found that it was unsatisfactory? Although it will be a little bit extreme to evaluate a spot from personal preference, there are indeed many less-known attractions that will never let you down! This blog, today, will take you to view 10 obscure but superb attractions around the world. You can keep these attractions on your "To Go" list, and set off immediately after the virus is eliminated.

Japan · Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in the suburb of Kyoto is a holy place that every traveler should visit, to experience the complete relaxation of body and mind, as well as pursue the artistic conception of Buddhist Zen. Because of its squeaky bamboo and rustling leaves, this forest is one of top 100 sound scenes in Japan, where you can feel the pure natural white noise. 

China · Dongchuan Red Soil

The Dongchuan Red Soil in Yunnan is unusually eye-catching red because of Fe2O3 and other metal elements in the soil. This spot, lined with blue sky, white clouds and unpredictable sunlight is the most concentrated, the most typical and the most characteristic red soil in Yunnan Plateau. There is a sand pine tree growing in the red soil, which is said to have been thousands of years old. The local villagers said that the sand pine tree called "Laolong Tree" has protected them for thousands of years.

Turkmenistan · The Door to Hell

The Door to Hell is also called Derweze in Turkmen. Soviet geologists accidentally discovered an underground cave filled with natural gas when they were drilling in 1971. In order to prevent the toxic gas from leaking, the geologists decided to ignite the leaked natural gas. As of 2020, the flame at the entrance of this cave has never stopped, for which the locals call it the Door to Hell.

Madagascar · The Avenue of Baobabs

It is said that all 8 baobabs in the world can be found in Madagascar, and 7 of them are unique to Madagascar. The Avenue of Baobabs in Morondava, Madagascar, is a great place to enjoy baobabs. Evening is the best time to admire baobabs. The sun descending gradually has dyed half of the sky, which is extremely beautiful with the baobab tree as the background. It is very close to Morondava and can be reached by chartered or rented car.

The United Kingdoms · Sky Garden

The whole building is designed with concave lenses. You can't see the inside of the building, but only the smooth mirror. Some people say that it is a walkie-talkie, while some people say that it is a shaver. Although it rated as the most ugly building in 2015, the Sky Garden on the top 35 to 37 floors in this building has become a must-see attraction in London. The Sky Garden is open to the public, but you have to make an appointment online first.

Yemen · Socotra Island

There is a remote and surrealistic strange alien landscape in Socotra Island, Yemen. The dracaena trees which like UFOs are the most distinctive feature of this island. The dracaena has a unique and strange appearance with an upturned, densely dense canopy and is in the shape of an upright umbrella. This evergreen tree is named after its dark red resin, so it is called "dragon blood". The Home Hill Reserve on this island is the best place to enjoy dracaena trees. 

Iceland · The Silfra Fissure

The Silfra Fissure is an attraction in Thingvellir National Park. It is a crack between the plates of the European and American continents, in where there is a deep, blue and clear stream from the canyon to the Parliament Lake. The water temperature in summer is only about 3℃, so everyone who comes up diving is shaking. However, it is a worthwhile traveling experience for its superb scene and visibility.

Tanzania · Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is an ideal place for African exploration. You can witness great migration of millions of animals from July to September every year. Serengeti National Park, the most famous park in Tanzania, is located to the west of the Great Rift Valley. It is also a huge ecosystem park with more than 3 million mammals, which is the eternal charm of this land.

The United States · Santa Monika Bay

Santa Monika Bay stretches for about 20 miles, is located between the two most affluent communities - Malibu and Palos Verdes in California. It is the gold coast of California, because there are some of the best beaches in it. The rows of huge leafy trees next to the rocks in Santa Monica Bay have become a symbol of California. 

Thailand · The Ancient City

The Ancient City of Siam was founded in 1963, is the largest outdoor museum in the world, from which you can enjoy the entire history, culture, religion, art, customs and habits of Thailand, as well as find scaled copies of the most famous buildings, monuments and temples from all over Thailand. This museum covers an area of 200 acres, is almost the same shape as Thailand. It is located 33 kilometers away from the road sign of the Sukhumvit Highway in Samut Prakan.

The above are some obscure but superb attractions introduced today. Don't forget to bring your cameras or phones to take photos for these amazing scenery. You can click on How to Take Pictures with iPhone to learn more tips to improve your iPhone photo skills. Just make your trips not in vain.