For Einstein
At the end of the universe is a puzzle that has never been solved
For Li Xueqin
At the end of the universe is Iron Ridge
It is the place where she "mixed badly" and went back
For us
The end of the universe is too nothing
But "The End of the World" is not out of reach
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1 Ushuaia
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America
It is known as the "end of the world"
It is 3200 kilometers away from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina
From here, it is further 1000 km south
It is the vast Antarctic continent
Expeditions and expeditions to Antarctica
It is the ideal starting and supply base
When you come to Ushuaia, you can't miss two things
World's End Post Office and Lighthouse
Although the post office is small, it welcomes visitors from all over the world every day
Buy a postcard here
Stamped with the postmark at the end of the world
The lighthouse is another symbol of Ushuaia
It is famous for Wong Kar-wai's film Spring Break
It attracts many literary and artistic young people to come here
Commemorating love that has passed away
2 Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is located in the Svalbard Islands, Norway
It is located at 78 degrees north latitude
It is only 1300 km from the North Pole
It is the closest city in the world to the Arctic
60% of Longyearbyen's land is covered by glaciers
The houses here are also all colorful
But because of the polar night
Every year from November to January
The city is all about the night
However, although you can't see the colorful houses
But have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the Aurora Borealis
This is a city where death is prohibited
Unless sudden death
Otherwise the sick and the elderly must get out of here
70 years ago, the town's small cemetery was stopped
Because people found that the body could not decompose here
Bacteria also do not die
Once harmful bacteria are flooded
The consequences are unimaginable
3 Tasmania
Tasmania is the seat of the State of Tasmania
It is located on the southern side of the Australian mainland
It is the smallest of Australia's 6 states
About 10,000 years ago, before the end of the Ice Age
It is also part of the Australian mainland
Later the Ice Age ended
The water formed by the melting snow covered the place where the two sides of the strait met
Tasmania is segregated off the Australian mainland
Because it is the closest place in Australia to the South Pole
Tasmania is known as 'The End of the World'
It's not just clean air and a beautiful waterfront
There are also unique wildlife and pristine natural beauty
It is also the best place in the world to see the Southern Lights
Overlook Tasmania from the air
It's like a heart
Therefore, it is vividly called "the heart of the world" by the world.
This has also become a sweet punching place for couples and lovers
4
North Point
North Point is a headland at the northern tip of The Island of Magel in northern Norway
It is often mistaken for the northernmost tip of Eurasia
Hence the name "The End of the World."
The terrain here is a plateau that cuts across precambrian sandstone formations
The coastal side is steep
At 307 meters above sea level, it is majestic
In winter, it is a famous spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis
Summer is the best season in North Point
From mid-May to early August, it is the polar day in North Point
You can enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting in the warm lounge
While admiring the "Midnight Sun"
5 Gilbert Islands
The archipelago is located in the atoll group in the western-central Pacific Ocean
It belongs to the Republic of Kiribati
It is the only equator in the world that crosses the equator
And crossed the country at the intersection of the International Date Line
This also makes it the first country in the world to welcome the sunrise
The location of the Gilbert Islands is also of great military importance
It is located between the sea lines of communication between the United States and Australia
The Battle of the Gilbert Islands was fought here during World War II
It was during the Pacific War of World War II
The opening of the U.S. strategic offensive against Japan
The Gilbert Islands are the main archipelago where Kiribati people live
There are 16 aroid coral reefs on the island
Tarawa, the main island of the archipelago, is the most modern island in the country
It is divided into South Tarawa and North Tarawa
South Tarawane has relatively well-developed highways
Equipped with hotels, hostels, restaurants, travel agencies, etc
Most travelers choose to stay here
North Tarawa, on the other hand, is lagging behind
It is still in the stage of the original village
The traffic is very inconvenient
But travelers can hike here
Feel the natural beauty of a paradise
6 Ilulissat
Ilulissat is the third largest settlement in Greenland
The population is only about 4,000
Next to Ilulissat is the magnificent Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The fjord is 40 km long
Ice caps flow west from greenland inland to Disco Bay
Disco Bay is the jewel of Greenland's west coast
It is home to the second largest ice sheet glacier in the world after the Antarctic continent
The "ice machine" is like a continuous stream of ice floes into the calm bay
As a result, it is the only place in Greenland
Places that are included in the World Heritage List as natural heritage sites
7 Fogo Island
Fogo Island, the largest offshore offshore island in the Canadian province of New York
It is also one of the easternmost locations in North America
Due to its relative remoteness
It was once considered the "end of the world"
There are only about 2,000 households here
50 years ago, there was no electricity
Not even a radio
Today it is the farthest travel destination in North America
The indigenous people here are the Bełosuks
They capture marine life for food
In 1606, the island of Fogo was drawn on the map of Europeans
The British and Irish settled here
Today, it still retains the ancient folklore of England and Ireland
8 Kamchatka
Kamchatka On the edge of Russia's Far East
It is bordered by the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea to the east
In Russian, "Kamchatka" means "extremely distant land"
It definitely deserves the title of "end of the world."
Among the more than 160 volcanoes here
There are 29 active volcanoes that have erupted alarmingly to this day
Volcanic lava is constantly creating new landmasses
In addition to the volcano, there are many fountains and hot springs
It can be said that the volcano and hot springs are a beautiful and unique sight of the peninsula
Create a magical beauty where ice and fire blend
The island's most famous "moving landscape" is the more than 16,000 brown bears
It is also the most densely populated area of the world for brown bears
Seemingly bulky, they are actually smart and strong
Salmon await migrating here every summer
Feed your stomach to the fullest to get through the long winter
topic
Where is the "end of the world" in your mind?
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Picture from: One Picture, Visual China
Edited / Jackie
The Museum
Chinese Heritage