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The tulip is not only the symbol of the Netherlands, but also of the coming of spring. More than 7 million tulips are planted every year in the world famous Keukenhof Park, which is why aesthetes from all over the world come here in spring. We're sure your mom would be thrilled! Be sure to take her to this place when you get a chance.
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The park, with its vast fields and several large pavilions, opens its doors to the public for only two months. Each year, the park's appearance is adapted to a specific theme and the annual flower festival, which takes place in April, is dedicated to this theme. You should take a moment to cycle around the area: a ride in the fresh air next to the tulip fields is a memory to last a lifetime.
When to go: April-May
The road to Keukenhof will take no more than 30 minutes from several major Dutch cities: Amsterdam, The Hague, Haarlem. For those who prefer cycling, it is recommended to plan a route from Zaandvoort or Leiden.
Another flower, the purple wisteria, is responsible for the unique beauty of this Japanese gem. You can fully enjoy its beauty in one of the most beautiful corners of the garden, the Wisteria Tunnel. Dangling from the tunnel's supports, the flower garlands create a magical picture - it is not without reason that the blooming of wisteria in Japan is watched almost as closely as cherry blossoms.
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When to go: late April-mid May
The garden is located in the town of Kitakyushu on the island of Kyushu. The closest airport to the town is about 25 kilometers away. The closest is by train from Kyoto Station, a journey of about 3 hours. From Tokyo to Kitakyushu is about 4 hours drive.
The unusual bright red color of this beach is due to a special type of algae that grows thickly along the banks of the Liaohe River. You can see this natural impressionist wonder by visiting the Shuangtai-Hekou National Nature Reserve near the town of Panjin. In spring, during the first flowering period, these plants have the usual green color, but by September they gradually change to red.
Although this natural carpet stretches for many kilometers and covers an area of more than 600 thousand hectares, a relatively small part of it remains accessible to tourists. Numerous bridges and observation platforms are arranged on the open territory for the convenience of visitors, and in the immediate vicinity you can find many tourist bases and small rest houses.
When to go: the color of algae is most intense in autumn
Drive to Panjin, for example, from Beijing (about 500 km and 7 hours by train), and then drive another 30 km or so southwest of Panjin.
Fields of blooming lavender are quite a popular landscape in the French countryside, where the purple flowers cover hundreds of square kilometers of its territory. The recognized "capital" of lavender is the town of Sol in Haut-Vaucluse - on August 15, you can even attend the annual festival celebrating the end of the lavender harvest.
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There are also countless lavender plantations in the Alps of Upper Provence, particularly near the town of Valensol.
When to visit the lavender fields: mid-June-August (July is peak bloom)
Experienced travelers advise to go to the lavender fields by own or rented car, for example, from Montpellier or Nice
And for the colorful splendor of rice plantations not only nature is responsible - most of this huge bright cloth was created by hard-working human hands. By planting this crop on the high-altitude slopes, the Chinese have unknowingly created a true masterpiece.
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By the way, today there is even a special kind of art - tambo. Its adherents plant rice bushes of different colors in such a way that when they sprout, huge paintings on a variety of subjects appear before the eyes of travelers on the observation platforms.
When to go: in summer the slopes are covered with lush greenery, in the fall it is replaced by golden flowers.
The most popular rice terraces in Dongchuan can be reached by bus or car from Kunming (130 km).
An entire Canadian province can claim the title of the most colorful corner of our planet. Here, magnificent mountain scenery is mirrored by clear mountain lakes, all framed by dense, unspoiled forests. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, one of the area's popular hotels, for example, offers excellent views.
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When to go: April-May
It is most convenient to fly to Calgary via Toronto and then get there by rental car.
Looking at these colorful rocks, it's hard to believe that they just weren't painted by someone with colored crayons. The best of these photos were taken at the Gansu Geological Park, which offers a great view on a nice day.
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According to researchers, the formation of the unique multicolored array began more than 70 million years ago. Now this area has even received its well-deserved place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
When to go: all year round
By direct train from Beijing (about 18 hours) or Lanzhou (about 6 hours).
One of the most famous parks in Japan, Hitsujiyama Park, also gets a new colorful decoration with the onset of spring. It is at this time that the phlox, which is responsible for the delicate pink coloring of the local flower bed, begins to bloom here. Other flowers also grow here, but the phlox far outnumbers them. The impressive mountain scenery adds a special flavor.
When to go: late April-mid May
The park is located in the city of Chichibu (Saitana), 150 kilometers from Tokyo. In Tokyo, you need to take the Seibu Ikibukuro line train.
This is one of the largest hot springs in the world - a famous attraction in Yellowstone Park.
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Several natural circumstances are responsible for its unusual bright coloring. First of all, the perennial lake survived a volcanic eruption, after which it acquired a bright orange border. Millions of bacteria living carefree at the bottom of the spring color its waters a dozen different shades of blue at once.
When to go: in summer - to observe the orange-red color of the water, in winter - deep green water
The most cost-effective way is from the airport in Denver, Colorado.
This river, which flows through the Serranía de la Macarena National Natural Park, has also acquired its unusual coloration thanks to the algae living at the bottom. Along the banks of the picturesque river there are multiple (mostly hiking) tours, and to the place, given its remoteness from the tourist paths, travelers get in most cases as part of an expedition.
When to go: late June-early September
The best way is with the help of a guide.
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