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52 Unusual Tourist Destinations...

We all know the most popular tourist destinations, but we have booked some very unusual trips for our clients which offer the most magical of experiences. It depends on what you enjoy, but please find 52 unusual tourist destinations that Otium Concierge have collated.

  1. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia - The world's largest salt flat.

  2. Antelope Canyon, USA - A stunning sandstone slot canyon.

  3. Cappadocia, Turkey - Known for its otherworldly landscapes and hot air balloon rides.

  4. Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China - Home to thousands of sandstone pillars and ravines.

  5. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia - A series of cascading lakes and waterfalls.

  6. Mount Roraima, Venezuela - A flat-topped mountain known as "The Lost World."

  7. Pamukkale, Turkey - A natural wonder featuring terraces of white mineral-rich water.

  8. Sossusvlei, Namibia - Famous for its red sand dunes and surreal desert landscape.

  9. Socotra, Yemen - Home to unique and endemic plant species.

  10. Cappadocia Underground Cities, Turkey - A network of subterranean dwellings.

  11. Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan - Where snow monkeys relax in hot springs.

  12. Fly Geyser, USA - A man-made geyser created from drilling for geothermal energy.

  13. Cenotes of Mexico - Natural sinkholes and cave systems filled with crystal-clear water.

  14. Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China - Avatar-like landscapes with thousands of sandstone pillars.

  15. Lake Hillier, Australia - A bright pink lake on Middle Island.

  16. Mount Erebus, Antarctica - The southernmost active volcano on Earth.

  17. Goblin Valley State Park, USA - Home to thousands of mushroom-shaped rock formations.

  18. Bhutan's Paro Taktsang - Also known as the Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff.

  19. Mount Hua, China - Known for its dangerous plank walk on a mountain cliff.

  20. Skaftafell Ice Cave, Iceland - An ice cave inside a glacier.

  21. Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam - The world's largest cave, with its own weather system.

  22. Coober Pedy, Australia - An underground town due to extreme heat.

  23. Great Blue Hole, Belize - A massive underwater sinkhole.

  24. McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica - One of the driest places on Earth.

  25. Pripyat, Ukraine - The abandoned city near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site.

  26. Cat Island, Japan - Famous for its large feline population.

  27. Mount Thor, Canada - Home to the world's tallest vertical drop.

  28. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand - Illuminated by thousands of glowworms.

  29. Stone Forest, China - A vast limestone forest with towering stone pillars.

  30. Trampoline Bridge, France - A bridge made of trampolines in Paris.

  31. Chefchaouen, Morocco - A city painted entirely in shades of blue.

  32. Fly Ranch Geyser, USA - A man-made geyser in Nevada.

  33. Naica Mine, Mexico - Giant gypsum crystals deep underground.

  34. Palacio de Sal, Bolivia - A hotel made entirely of salt.

  35. Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan - Known as the "Door to Hell."

  36. Mount Teide, Spain - A volcano in the Canary Islands.

  37. Icehotel, Sweden - A hotel made entirely of ice and snow.

  38. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil - A breathtaking complex of waterfalls.

  39. Kjeragbolten, Norway - A boulder suspended between two cliffs.

  40. Lake Baikal, Russia - The world's deepest freshwater lake.

  41. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia - A paradise for divers with rich marine life.

  42. Haida Gwaii, Canada - Remote islands with indigenous culture and totem poles.

  43. Scenic World, Australia - Offers the steepest railway and cable car rides.

  44. Potosí, Bolivia - A mining town known for its silver mines.

  45. Catedral de Justo, Spain - A cathedral built entirely by one man.

  46. White Desert, Egypt - A surreal landscape with chalk-white rock formations.

  47. Thor's Well, USA - A natural saltwater fountain in Oregon.

  48. Blood Falls, Antarctica - A waterfall of red-colored water due to iron-rich subglacial brine.

  49. Socotra Island, Yemen - A unique ecosystem with bizarre plant life.

  50. Christ of the Abyss, Italy - An underwater bronze statue.

  51. Blagaj Tekija, Bosnia and Herzegovina - A Dervish monastery built into a cliff.

  52. Matera, Italy - Known for its ancient cave dwellings.

These destinations offer a diverse range of experiences for adventurous travellers seeking something out of the ordinary.

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