Longyearbyen Norway
There is no small city of life and death
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Longyearbyen, located in the Norwegian constituent islands of Svalbard, is located at 78 degrees north latitude, only 1300 kilometers from the North Pole, is the world's closest city to the North Pole, and is listed in the world record. Visa-free Chinese citizens are exempt from visas and can work here without a work visa. Polar night is observed from the end of November to mid-February of the following year, and polar days are observed from mid-April to mid-August. Although 60% of the land here is covered by glaciers all year round, the colorful cottages seem to be the best embellishment of this white world. Security is good here, but guns are forced to go out, because polar bears are often infested, threatening the safety of longyearbyen residents. There is also a world seed bank, which houses millions of seeds to prevent species extinction.
Longyearbyen is the only city in the world to have found births and deaths illegal. Unless of sudden death, the sick and elderly must leave Longyearbyen for treatment and retirement at other hospitals in Norway. Pregnant women must also leave the area one month before giving birth. This is because Longyearbyen has few medical resources and the underground is almost all frozen, and the corpses buried in the ground will produce a large number of bacteria, and the proliferation of harmful bacteria will have serious consequences, so it has to be stipulated.
Ogimachi Japan
Gingerbread hut sprinkled with frosting
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Have you ever wanted to come to miyazaki's fairy tale world? The Ogicho area, located in Shirakawa-go, Japan, is known for travelers for its Ayato-made. Ayato is a traditional japanese way of building a house in rural Japan, built of wood without a single nail, and the roof is covered with thatch, in the shape of a herringbone, as if the hands are folded, hence the name. The Hagicho area is home to more than 100 Agata-built buildings and is home to more than 600 people, and has been designated a World Heritage Site. Here, many ancient villages have been preserved, including traditional buildings such as temples, waterwheel huts, charcoal huts, and stables.
Winter is the best season in Hagicho, Shirakawa, and when the snow falls, the silver-clad palms are made like gingerbread huts sprinkled with frosting, just as beautiful as a fairy tale world. When night falls, you can take the bus from Shirakawa Township and look at the rolling snow-capped mountains and enjoy the beauty of the town. In autumn, a turbid wine festival is held here, and a cup of white turbid wine mixed with rice is drunk to warm the stomach.
On the day of the illumination, the scenery is even more enchanting. There are only a few days a year, usually in January and February, when the snow is covered by night, the cottages are quiet and peaceful, and the warm lights light up the whole village, if you want to visit, remember to make a reservation in advance. The beauty of Hagicho is also a source of inspiration for many painters, and Oda, the author of One Piece, came here and used it as a prototype for paintings. This is also the material of "When the Cicadas Cry", and many people who have watched this anime are very eager for this place.
Stepantsminda Georgia
Closest place to the sky
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Stepantsminda is close to the Russian border, about 150 km from the capital Tbilisi, at an altitude of 2170 meters. Located in the small town of Stepantsminda in the middle of the Kazbek Valley, there is a holy trinity church. From The Kazbek Mountains, you can hike along the road for about an hour to reach the Holy Trinity Church, which is known as the "church closest to the sky". This church is less elaborate and gorgeous, but more mysterious and vicissitudes. It stands proudly at the top of the mountain, complementing the surrounding mountains. The church on this hilltop overlooks the small town of Stepantsminda directly. In autumn, the color levels change, the rich green at the foot of the mountain gradually changes to a retro yellow, and the autumn scenery of stepantsminda can be seen.
The local five-star Rooms Hotel is located halfway up the hill and is a must-see photo spot for tourists, with some of the best viewing locations in the entire valley. The oversized floor-to-ceiling windows are like a picture scroll embedded in the wall, and the vast mountain scenery slowly unfolds in front of you. Curtains were drawn in the morning, and the morning sunlight spread over the mountains, coating the tip of the snowy mountain with a golden color.
Siwa Oasis Egypt
Paradise in the desert
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Egypt is not only about pyramids, mummies, but also about the mysterious Siwa oasis. Located on the northwestern border of Cairo, Egypt's capital, More than 700 kilometers, the Siwa Oasis is a depression in the desert 20-30 meters below the sea level. Ancient legends, dilapidated mud-dwelling cities, and unique cultures are synonymous with it. People call the Siwa Oasis "paradise in the desert". Because it is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it maintains its original national customs. Olives and dates are the main sources of income for the Siwa Oasis, where the only industry is basket weaving.
Once upon a time, it was an ocean, but now it is reduced to a salt lake in the desert. The water of the salt lake is shallow and takes on different levels of color under the illumination of the setting sun. The soil around the salt lake becomes very fluffy due to the high salinity, as if stepping on a soft cake. In the Siwa Oasis, it is difficult to see local women on the street, because it is very conservative, according to tradition, after marriage, they will be fully covered, wrapped themselves in clothes very tightly, and have little contact with the outside world.
Adamston Pitcairn Islands
One of the least populated regions in the world
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Located in the South Pacific, the Pitcairn Islands are made up of four islands, only one of which is inhabited, making it one of the least inhabited areas in the world and one of the most inaccessible places in the world. Adamston on the northeast shore of the main island is the only settlement, with about 50 people living here. The island's inhabitants, whose ancestors were all renegade crew members aboard the British Bounty, have overshadowed the island's legendary history and have been made into several films.
Although it is small in size and small in population, it naturally gifts it with abundant resources. Pitcairn's fertile valley produces a variety of vegetables and fruits, and the islanders depend on fishing for their livelihoods. Tropical fish and corals are also abundant, and there are countless birds in the forested hills. Pitcairn's honey is of top quality and is a tribute to the British Royal Family. The stamps issued by the island are also very popular with philatelic enthusiasts, so the sale of stamps has become one of the sources of income for local islanders.
Hanga Roa Chile
Mysterious stone statue of Moai
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Hanga Roa is the capital of Easter Island and the largest settlement on the island, inhabited by about a few thousand people, and in 1995 the whole island was inscribed on the World Heritage List as a national park. Hanga Roa always presents a relaxed and laid-back, even in the high season, as slow as ever, with av Atamu Tekena, the north-south street, the main thoroughfare, with supermarkets, shops, handicraft markets and small restaurants along the way. There is a Catholic church in the town (Iglesia Hanga Roa), the main body of which is made of volcanic rock, and many exquisite wood carvings are displayed in the church. The rugged coastline here is also a paradise for diving enthusiasts.
Easter Island is best known for the Moai Giant Stone Statue, which has more than 1,000 huge busted stone statues on the island, of which 600 are neatly arranged on the stone island by the sea, mysterious and desolate. The stone statues vary in size, 6-23 meters high and weigh about 30-90 tons, they have strange images, serious looks, face the sea, and seem thoughtful. Some also wear hats carved from red rock, and the stone statues are also carved with symbols, with different positions and forms. How the giant Moai Stone Statue was built still attracts people to explore and excavate.
Gásadalur Faroe Islands
A rare hideaway
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The distant Faroe Islands, straddling the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway and Iceland, are isolated and surrounded by mountains in the small village of Gásadalur, as if it were its best embellishment. Gásadalur, consisting of 17 manned islands and several uninhabited islands, used to be the only "hideaway" on the island without road access, only a majestic mountain road connected to other places, more than fifty villagers in the village go out entirely on foot, and now a tunnel makes the island appear in front of people's eyes. The Faroe Islands were once named a must-visit place in a lifetime by Lonely Planet, and National Geographic called it the top of the 50 most beautiful islands in the world.
Gásadalur is a small village of more than a dozen huts scattered between a winding coastline and valleys. There are many green-roofed cottages in the village, full of fairytale colors. It is said that these green-roofed huts covered with grass can keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer, fighting rain and strong winds. There is only one café in the village where you can eat, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a forgotten corner. Surrounded by mountains, one of the highest in the Faroe Islands, the harsh and closed environment makes many people reluctant to live here, but it also makes it uniquely beautiful. You may often see the Gásadalur waterfall in the Faroe Islands in magazines or on the Internet celebrity ins, the island falls like a jewel on the Atlantic Ocean, the spectacular white waterfall pours down from the top and falls into the sea, the waterfall is very spectacular, do not see its scene, first hear its sound.
Oymyakon Russia
The coldest village in the world
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Located in an extremely remote corner of Siberia, Russia's small town of Oymyakon is one of the coldest places in the world and the coldest permanent settlement in the world. Oymyakon's name comes from the Yakut language and translates to "water that does not freeze, referring to a hot spring near the village." Oymyakon recorded temperatures of minus 67.7 degrees Celsius in 1933, the lowest in the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures measuring -71.2 degrees Celsius in 1926. The average temperature in winter can reach minus 58 °, extreme cold, in this temperature, if there is no protective measures, the face may be frostbitten within a few seconds. It is difficult for plants to survive at this temperature, so people's staple foods are reindeer meat, frozen fish and macaroni.
Local residents face many life problems, including freezing ink and batteries losing power. The hardest part is to start the car, which can only be started by Russian jeeps under the heat of the blowtorch flame. You can get to this place by taking a flight from Moscow, but after landing there are still 900 kilometers away from Oymyakon, and the remaining mileage is very difficult. The land here is permafrost, so the houses of residents must be built on wooden stakes buried deep in the ground, and the houses are at least 1 meter apart from the ground, and cannot be built directly on the frozen soil, otherwise the indoor heat will thaw the foundation of the land, causing the house to collapse. The doors and windows of the house should be four or five floors to prevent the intrusion of cold air. The biggest event of the year is the celebration of the Cold Pole Festival.
Socotra Yemen
Dragon's Blood Tree House
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Socotra island is located about 350 km south of the Arabian Peninsula, in the northwestern Indian Ocean, near the Gulf of Aden. The archipelago consists of 4 islands that have been isolated from the continental plate for 18 million years, and the long geographical isolation has allowed Socotra to have many unique species. 37% of Socotra's 825 species of plants, 90% of reptiles and 95% of snails are unique to the island. Marine life is also diverse, including 730 species of marine fish, 300 species of crabs, lobsters and shrimp. Due to its abundance of rare biological species, UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage List in 2008.
There is also a special plant on Socotra Island, the Dragon's Blood Tree. The dragon's blood tree has left almost no trace of evolution over the years, so it has also been called a "living fossil" of plants. Its branches and leaves are upturned, forming an inverted umbrella-shaped canopy. The word "dragon's blood" comes from its viscous crimson resin, known as blood exhaustion, which was a treasure favored by caravans in ancient times, and there is also a legend that this is the blood of a dragon. The resin of the dragon's blood tree can be used as a dye and a drug, and it is very useful. The dragon's blood trees on this island are as old as 8,000 years old on average.
Ittoqqortoormiit Greenland
Colorful cottage at the end of the world
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The name Ittoqqortoormiit is very difficult to remember, but if you have seen its scenery, you will not forget it. Ittoqqortoormiit is a small town in eastern Greenland, located at 72 degrees north latitude, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, with a population of only about 300 people, often referred to as the "edge of the world" settlement. In the past, sled dogs were the main means of transportation for the Inuit people in the town, but now with snowmobiles, dogs have become a companion for humans, bringing a lot of life to the extremely cold world. About one tenth of the total population is specialized in hunting.
Ittoqqortoormiit's rainbow house brings a lot of color to the snow and ice, and the colorful houses are particularly clear against the blue sky and white snow-capped mountains. In the polar region, the polar night will envelop the village for half a year, decorating the houses with colors, which can make the original monotonous life full of fun. These colorful houses vary in color and orientation, seemingly random collocation, but the whole achieves a perfect harmony. Even the trash cans are colored.
Seven Seas Edinburgh St. Helena
The most remote permanent human settlement
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In addition to Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, there is also an isolated Edinburgh in the Seven Seas. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, Edinburgh is considered the most remote permanent human settlement on Earth. How far away is Edinburgh? It is the only inhabited place within a 2,000-kilometer radius, and the population is less than 300 people. The closest other human settlements are located on the island of St. Helena, 2,173 kilometres away. In addition, it is 2400 kilometers from the African continent and 3360 kilometers from South America, and the only way to get here is by boat from Cape Town, which can only be reached after six days of sailing. Enter Edinburgh on the Seven Seas and you'll see a sign with the welcome words "Welcome to the most distant island"
In 1867, in honor of the visit of Prince Alfred (Duke of Edinburgh) to the island, the island was officially named Edinburgh in the Seven Seas. After the outbreak of World War I, the British gave up the annual supply of supplies to the island, and Edinburgh of the Seven Seas was cut off from the outside world, as if it had disappeared from the earth. In 1957, Prince Philip, "Duke of Edinburgh", visited Edinburgh, and the islanders commemorated the event by building "Prince Philip Hall", which is now the only bar on the island. There are many volcanic groups on Edinburgh in the Seven Seas, and the scenery is beautiful. The excellent natural environment also makes it a gathering place for wildlife, and many exotic animals have settled here, including crested penguins, yellow-nosed albatrosses, Antarctic terns and so on.
Invernet United Kingdom
Classic English countryside
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Invernet is located on the Knoydart Peninsula, one of the most remote places in the UK, and the only way to get to the peninsula is to take a boat or walk 16 miles through the Scottish Highlands. Only more than a hundred people live on the remote Knoydart Peninsula, and most of them settle in the small village of Invernet. Invernet has no road connection to the outside world and can only be reached by hiking or boating.
The Knoydart Peninsula presents the most beautiful appearance of an English village, with lush vegetation covering the mountains, and this layered green reflection on the lake, in harmony with the blue sky and white clouds. In the jungle, pine martens, herons and red deer live freely here. Invernet's white house stands quietly on the shore, and the leisure and tranquility of the English countryside is vividly displayed. The village is not large, the population is not much, less of the bustle of the city, but more free and simple, into a café, looking at the scenery outside the window, the mood is also calm.
Hana Town USA
The most beautiful road
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Located on Maui Island in Hawaii, usa, the Hana Highway is one of the most beautiful self-driving roads in the world, with a total length of 50 kilometers, on one side of the vast Pacific Ocean, on the other side of the stunning tropical scenery and waterfall ponds, beautiful. The road to the small town of Hana takes more than 2 hours by car, with 600 bends and more than 50 bridges along the way, as well as dozens of attractions.
The Twin Falls along the way are one of the famous attractions in the area and the first waterfall on the Hana Highway, and through a forest tunnel you can see two waterfalls on a steep cliff flowing down, which is very spectacular. Then you'll pass by Eaton Gardens – a natural tropical botanical garden and zoo where you can see cute little wild ducks and a 100-year-old mango tree. Keopuka Rock, a seaside rock, was once the filming location for Jurassic Park. The beautiful Puohokamoa Waterfall can also be seen in the park. The town of Hana is full of pristine Hawaiian style, with herds of cattle and sheep running freely on the grass. The local banana bread is also very famous, and when you are tired of watching the scenery, stop to try the delicious bread made with fresh local bananas, and you will be full of energy in an instant.
Coober Pedy Australia
Magical dungeons
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Located in the interior of South Australia, Coober Pedy is a magical dungeon with a population of just over 3,000 people, but it is the world's largest producer of opal gemstones, so Coober Pedy is known as the "Opal Capital of the World". Located in the australian outback, Coober Pedy is one of australia's driest, hottest regions, exceeding 30 degrees most of the year and reaching a maximum temperature of 57 degrees. So astute miners began to dig caves underground to live, battling the harsh climate. Even if the sun is scorching the earth, the underground caves are still at the right temperature, warm in winter and cool in summer. Over time, huge dungeons gradually formed. The largest underground church in the area is the Serbian Orthodox Church, and the special pattern of the roof preserves traces of mechanical excavations. Underground hotels, underground bars, underground supermarkets and other infrastructure are readily available.
Abandoned mines and craters are everywhere, as if you were in outer space. There are only a few thousand people in the town, and it seems that it is deserted, because usually everyone rarely comes out, and only on some special days will they gather in the streets of the town to celebrate these lively festivals, so it will usually be slightly desolate. The vast yellow sand here is very interesting, and films such as "Interstellar Legends" and "Red Planet" have been filmed here.
Churchill Canada
The capital of polar bears
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Located on the edge of Hudson Bay, Churchill is Canada's northernmost town, known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World" and the only place where wild polar bears, beluga whales, and Reindeer can be seen in the area of human activity. With a population of just over 900 people, no roads and only trains or planes, it's a quiet, isolated town.
Churchill is close to the Arctic Circle and is a paradise to see the Aurora Borealis. It is said that the Aurora Borealis can be seen 300 days a year. In the summer flower and bird season, you can see hundreds of birds and colorful flowers. Beluga whales also come with the warm current, and thousands of beluga whales are free to shuttle through the water, which is very spectacular. Every year from September to November, the most anticipated polar bear season, nearly a thousand polar bears return to the ice to prey on marine animals. But as the climate warmed, the ice age shortened, the time suitable for polar bears to hunt became less and less, and the survival and reproduction of polar bears also suffered, and since the mid-1980s, the number of Churchill polar bears has dropped from 1200 to less than 1000.