Geological Oddities in China

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

Are these prehistoric metal pipes evidence of alien plumbers? Nope, but they are amazing nonetheless.

The tallest stationary dunes on Earth also happen to sing.

A canvas of crops grow from vibrant red soil in this terraced farmland.

Unique geological formations in China, featuring some suggestive shapes.

Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

Intensely colorful calcite pools in Southern China.

Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

270 million year-old forest of stone.

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.

Made by river sediment, it is the largest alluvial fan in the world.