Amazing Locations on Earth You Didn’t Know Existed – Part 1

Are you an explorer at heart, looking for unknown, hidden treasures when you travel? Then keep reading for our list of the best unknown places on the planet!

The best way to find real treasures is to ask locals and go exploring on your own.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

This salt flat, which covers 10,582 square kilometers, is considered the world’s largest salt flat. This is one of the most beautiful unknown places in the world, hidden away in Potosi, southwest of Bolivia. Because of the prehistoric lakes in its surroundings, it was formed.

Crooked Forest in Szczecin, Poland

Discover the strange collection of crooked trees near the town of Gryfino in Western Poland. Around 400 pine trees grow at a 90-degree angle from the root in the Crooked Forest. According to some, the reason for the trees’ 90-degree bend is a gravitational pull within the area. Others have darker motivations. Make your own decision!

Jiuzhaigou National Park’s blue lake (China)

fall color at peacock lake, jiuzhaigou, china

Take a look at this 1375-metre-long crystal blue lake in China. It’s tucked away among the Min Mountains near the Tibetan Plateau, a far cry from Beijing’s bustling streets! In 1992, UNESCO designated the area as a World Heritage site, which it deserved.

Rangiroa, French Polynesia

This long stretch of natural coral reef, teeming with colorful tropical fish, is one of the best snorkeling spots in the world. The aquarium is surrounded by healthy coral at depths ranging from 1m to 4m. A snorkeling spot away from the crowds!

Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh, Himalayas

This lake, considered the most famous in India, isn’t exactly a hidden gem, but it’s still relatively undiscovered. This saltwater lake, which stretches for about 160 kilometers, contains the most salt water in the world.

Haiku Stairs in Oahu, Hawaii

The Haiku Stairs on Oahu are the closest thing to a “stairway to heaven.” When these magnificent stairs were built in 1942, they served a top-secret purpose. The Haiku Radio Station built it to transmit radio signals to Navy ships across the Pacific. You can now walk the 3,922 steps. If you’re brave enough.

Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole

Are you up for a chilly adventure? Then board a ship bound for the Arctic Ocean to visit Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s most beautiful and untouched places. Svalbard is Norwegian for “cold coasts.” There are several nature reserves, bird sanctuaries, and even polar bears here!

Hitachi Seaside Park (Ibaraki, Japan)

It’s difficult to find a beautiful unknown location near Tokyo, but here it is! This vast hectare of flowers in every color palette is located northeast of Tokyo within the Kanto Plain. This is undoubtedly a paradise for flower lovers.

River in Surigao del Sur, Philippines

The Philippines is gradually revealing its beauty one island at a time, with destinations such as Boracay and Palawan becoming increasingly popular. However, there are still many unknown locations to be discovered. This fairytale-like river is hidden behind the rocky mountains of Surigao Del Sur, a small province in the Philippines. Dive into the enchanted river’s caves without being bothered by crowds.