Colorful Rainbow Mountains in the World
Waiting for a light rain in the sun isn't the only way to see a rainbow, as you can also see the colorful bands on the rare rainbow mountains on earth.
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The first name that many people think of when thinking about the countryPeruTo beMachu Picchufamous, but few people know about the spectacular nature of the rainbow mountain called Vinicunca. Photo:Clarqui/Instagram. |
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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountainlocated in the Andes mountains, southeast of the city of Cusco, Canchis province,PeruPhoto: Gian_Giovanoli/Instagram. |
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Tourists often know Vinicunca as the Rainbow Mountains because of its unique appearance. Each peak in the area is covered in a spectrum of vibrant colors, including gentle pastel blues, intense reds, greens, pinks, and yellows. Photo: Froliver/Instagram. |
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The Vinicunca Mountains have always had five distinct bands of color, but there is no scientific explanation for the phenomenon in this land. These are camels at the foot of the mountain. Photo: Hashtagheaton/Instagram. |
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Many visitors start from Ausangate Mountain to reach Vinicunca. From this area, you can hike, bathe in hot springs, admire the high mountains, including the colorful Vinicunca. Photo: Ivonne.florez/Instagram. |
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Another rainbow mountain is located in Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park.,in Gansu province, northwest ChinaThis geopark became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, attracting many international visitors. Photo:Breathtaking_nature_landscapes/Instagram. |
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The Rainbow Mountains are predominantly dark red sandstone. The color is believed to be formed by weathering, water, and iron oxidation. This creates a deep red hue, along with other hues such as yellow, black, and blue. Photo: Girlsgo/Instagram. |
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Many artists are overwhelmed when admiring this natural masterpiece. The Rainbow Mountains in China are like a colorful painting, drawn from imagination. Photo: Imagechina.com. |
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In this area, there are many rocky outcrops with strange shapes such as castles, cones, towers, undulating, creating a unique landscape. Photo: Michaelfara/Instagram. |
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If you want to admire colorful mountain scenery, Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, China is a suggestion. Photo: Crooked_compass/Instagram. |
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Another rare rainbow mountain range in the world is called the Rainbow Mountains, orChilcotin Plateau, formerly known as Rainbow Mountain, is locatedin British Columbia, Canada. Photo: Jordan.eichorn/Instagram. |
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The Rainbow Range is about 8 million years old, located in the Anahim volcanic belt. It is about 30 km in diameter and over 2,000 m high. Photo: Jackie Zinger. |
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Not as colorful as the two rainbow mountains in China and Peru, this place is still called “rainbow” because of the many bright colors on the rocks. Photo: Corypenner/Instagram. |
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This colorful mountain was formed through weathering, erosion, and oxidation of various minerals. It is predominantly yellow, with red and purple stripes. Photo: Corypenner/Instagram. |
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Because of the impressive color, many natives here call this mountain “Bleeding Mountain”. Photo: Corypenner/Instagram. |
According to Zing.vn
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