One old tree bridge crosses a river

If nature can also build a bridge? In the Pan Keng village there is one strange old tree bridge to cross a small river, in fact, it's two trees, both of them grew up towards the middle of the river, then twisted each other after meeting, finally formed a bridge, should be  worth investigating.

Yes,  a tree bridge made of two trees is more than 800 years old, covered with lots of moss and vines, still thriving. Several years ago, local villagers always crossed the river by this tree bridge,  in order to protect this unique tree bridge, walking in the tree bridge have been banned by local government.

Nowadays this tree bridge has been a travel destination,  attracting many visitors each year. It's located in Pankeng village, Zhentou town, Wuyuan county, Jiangxi, China.


The pictures are from here.

Where to travel in winter?

This list will give you some ideas about some best winter travel destinations, these winter resorts all own warm weather and bright sunshine even in winter:

Dumaguete in Philippines:
It is very easy to swim together with whale shark in here, you may every day encounter them;  there are many original coral reefs, after entering into 10 m below the sea surface are all kinds of beautiful tropical fish,  a good time to play diving.

Bohol Island in Philippines
In addition to snorkeling and watching the sea, parent-child activities are also very rich, such as one of the shots for "Harry Potter" - Chocolate Hill, as well as the world's smallest monkey - glasses monkey, 10 CM long or so, weighing about 150 gram.

Saipan Island in the United States
Visa-free entry, seven-color sea water ... besides coconut trees, sea breeze, sunlight, blue waves, snorkeling, there are adventure activities:  driving a sports car or off-road vehicles, shuttle in mysterious jungles, and even pilot a plane to overlook the whole island!

Bintan Island in Indonesia (leased to Singapore)

Still retains original natural landscape, boating in mangroves, small squirrels and golden monkeys can be seen everywhere. May ride elephants strolling in the rain forest, then in the Kollam restaurant eat cheap but delicious black pepper crab when seeing the most beautiful sunset ... 

Sri Lanka: 

Windsurfing or surfing extreme sports, watch blue whale (from December to next April). Besides, this country also owns the world's most beautiful train travel routes including the train travel on the sea. As well as Unique stilts fishing on the Kolkar coast, Lion Rock in the air palace and so on.

Tahiti in French Polynesia

Known as "the closest place to heaven", also owns the world’s only one oysters which can produce black pearl!  Local travel activities include submarines adventure, sea walking and helicopter air travel and so on.

Phuket in Thailand

Many visitors, but very cheap hotel fee, even five-star resort hotels; there are very exciting water sports, lively Patong night market and delicious food, you may also experience the local people life in Banzan seafood market.

Bali in Indonesia

Not only attractive white sandy beaches, the tourists who like outdoor activities may go to the east and north of Bali island, the diving lovers may go to the Tulamben, the climbing lovers may go to the Badol volcano, the art lovers may go to the middle area where you may visit stone carving village, silverware village, and so on...

Of course, not all travelers like warm winter travel, for the travelers who like cold winter travel, both Russia and Iceland are good choices.
Pictures are from Link 1 and Link 2

The waterfall with the biggest drop in the world

The angel waterfall in Venezuela is not the global most famous waterfall, but its drop height is the biggest in the world: 979 meters; the scenery is also very unique, it's best to see it from the air. The Animation movie: UP Michael Giacchino was shot here.

5 hours by boat to the foot of the mountains from Canaima City, then climb mountains for more than 2 hours, the mountain trail is rugged, difficult to walk, above all, there are a lot of mosquitoes, once bitten, maybe the tumescent bump eliminates after 3 months. The angel waterfall looks very spectacular, water drops, flying apart, a vast expanse of water mist.

Must go in summer (July, August or September), it’s necessary to take a pair of waterproof shoes, raincoats, waterproof camera, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, cold-proof clothing and waterproof plastic bag – and of course, drinking water and food.

The pictures are from Link 1 and Link 2.

Best 10 places to watch whales in the world

Where are the best 10 places to watch whales in the world?

1, The Azores: from Apr. to Sep, may see the largest mammal animal—whale, rent a boat to arrive on any one small island, the best viewpoint is Pico Island.

2, USA Cape Cod: a small fish village 180 kilometers far from South Boston, mainly fin whales and humpback whales, from Apr. to Oct.

3, The West Indies, Dominica: well known for the beautiful coral and attractive hot springs, the most common are sperm whales and killer whales, from December to next June.

4, Hawaii, Every winter, this tropical island with clear water and blue sky is very suitable for watching whale, humpback whales in groups swim into the North pacific, the best time is from December to next April.

5, New Zealand, Kaikoura:  may watch sperm whales all year round, from December to March is orcas; in June and July is humpback whale; Besides may also encounter rare pilot whale, dolphins, seals and seabirds.

6, Africa, Hermanus: the best place to watch right whale, every July, from cliffs can see broad sea area, here even offers benches, telescopes and so on.

7, Mexico Los Cabos: in early Dec, gray whales will swim to this warm gulf for mating and reproducing, then leave in next Feb.; so visitors have the opportunity to see the whales’ honeymoon and their babies.

8, Quebec: mainly the unique endangered North Atlantic right whales, now less than 350, also has lovable white whale. Need to hire a local whale watching boat.

9, USA Orcas Island: Washington State's largest island -- the orcas island, in the spring and summer, gray whale and killer whale will swim here.

10, USA San Diego: Must not miss the wonderful performance in local ocean world, Gray whales every winter will pass through the Santiago gulf, more than 50 foot long... absolutely an extraordinary experience.

The pictures are from here.

The most unique forest type in the world

There are many forest types in the world, however there's one type of forest without any species of plants and animals, very unique, we may call it the soil forest.
The soil forest composed of sand and clay and covering a wide area, is a wonderful natural geographical phenomena, very ancient, maybe can be regarded as one of the natural wonders. Rich in animal and plant fossils, such as huge oak wood fossil, Stegodon fossil, rhinoceros fossil, saber toothed tiger fossil and so on.

Located in China's Yuanmou County, each soil forest is about 5 square kilometers, looking like many pillars with different sizes and shapes. Because containing dense mica and quartz and other minerals, soil forest always sparkle in the sun.

Not only attracts many tourists and photographers and geologists, but also some famous film directors, so here is also a film and photographic paradise.

The pictures are from here.

Malawi Lake: the strangest lake in the world

Malawi Lake as the strangest lake in the world, owns an odd phenomenon.

AT 9 a.m. or so, Malawi lake seems to perform magic, begins to subside, until the water level has dropped more than 6 meters; 2 hours later, the lake water began to subside again, until shoals appear… After 4 hours, it begins to rise slowly, but by 7 pm the rising speed becomes more and more rapidly… 2 hours later, Malawi Lake is calm again.

the deepest lake in the world

This could be every few days or few weeks, each lasting 12 hours. Many geographers have studied for many years, however, remains a mystery.

the deepest lake in the world

Malawi Lake located in Malawi Republic, Africa, is one of the four deepest lake in the world, with an area of 30800 square kilometers, and an average water depth of 273 meters. Now many USA and EU backpackers like to go there for local original customs, natural scenery and magic Malawi Lake.

the deepest lake in the world

The pictures are from HERE.