L’intermission – The World Is a Canvas

Located in northern China, Zhangye National Geopark is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. At first glance, it looks like the mountains could have been painted by a deity. However, the colorful formations were actually created as sandstone and minerals layered atop each other over the years when tectonic plates shifted. You’ve outdone yourself once again, Mother Nature!

Zhangye National Geopark in northern China lies about midway along the nation’s border with Mongolia. Visit National-Parks.org/china/zhangye to learn more. | Photo by Ana Flasker/Shutterstock