21 Natural Rock Formations That Look Like They Belong on Another Planet
15. Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China
Wulingyuan in Hunan Province is a UNESCO-listed wonderland of over 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars that soar like natural skyscrapers. These mist-draped spires—some more than 600 feet tall—pierce the forest canopy, creating a vertical world that feels both primal and futuristic. Their haunting beauty inspired the floating mountains in “Avatar,” and the real-life location feels no less fantastical. Covered in lush vegetation and teeming with wildlife, Wulingyuan is as much a spiritual landscape as a geological marvel. It’s a place where time stretches and nature’s vertical ambition reaches sublime heights.
