8 unreal landscapes that will make the biggest 'Star Wars' fans feel like they're in another world
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Dec 22, 2017, 20:00 IST
The Valley of Fire in the Overton, Nevada, state park allows hiking through the red sand and to Native American rock art in an area that looks ready for a pod race.
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The Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park near Flagstaff, Arizona, bears such a resemblance to Tatooine that visitors wouldn't be surprised to see two suns.
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The Valle de la Luna in Santa Catalina, Chile, has caves prime for exploring in the valley — but the moon-like atmosphere at this dry location is the main attraction.
The geological formations in Cervantes, Australia known as The Pinnacles are made of limestone and have become so popular that a tourist center has opened up on site.
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The peculiar rock formations of Le Sentier des Ocres, a hiking trail in Gordes, France, is reminiscent of Naboo from "The Phantom Menace."
To find Waimangu Volcanic Valley, a geothermal spot with hot springs and colorful baths, you have to make your way down to New Zealand.
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On a trip through El Lago Verde and Timanfaya National Park in South Lanzarote, Spain, expect to discover volcanoes, lava formations, grottos, and a green lagoon.
The Pink Lake in Western Australia lake is aptly named because of the beta-carotene algae causing the water to turn pink.