Sagano Bamboo Forest Japan

Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama, a district on the west outskirts of Kyoto Japan.  It covers a total area of 16 sq. kms. It is one of the most attractive natural environments in entire Japan. The forest got stunning natural beauty and the sound the wind makes as it blows through the thick Bamboo Grove, it is sounds amazing. Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most amazing natural sites in Japan. 

One of the most interesting facts about Sagano Bamboo Forest is the sound which the wind makes while it blows amongst the bamboo. Amazingly enough, this sound has been voted on as one of the “one hundred must-be-preserved sounds of Japan” by the Japanese government. As mentioned he Sagano Bamboo Forest is not too far from Kyoto’s main streets and 30 minutes by train. Another interesting fact the railing on the sides of the road is composed out of old, dry and fallen parts of bamboo. 

The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural scenery. Arashiyama is predominantly popular during the cherry blossom seasons and fall color seasons. Within this area lies the famous bamboo forest of Sagano. There is a walking path that cuts through the bamboo grove making for an enjoyable and popular trek. When the sun is shining and there’s a gentle breeze to cause the trees to sway, the setting becomes quite attractive. 

The bamboo forest in this grove is still used to manufacture numerous products like as cups, boxes, baskets and mats in the area. Several travelers online have mentioned that the bamboo forest path can get quite busy. Hopefully if you visit this beautiful area, it’s not too busy so you can pause to admire the beauty and tranquility of this distinct place. WOW! It’s really inspiring and a very awesome place to see. Everyone must have a wish to visit it personally with some of your friends. This forest is not only so attractive but also a play a main role in Japan economy. 

Moreover; you know Bamboo has several advantages, it is a big source of their trade also and beautiful scene to see. Bamboo Forest is a sounds really a cool place to visit in Japan. Such kind of unique places attract everyone a lot. The Bamboo Forest Kyoto, Japan is the best place to enjoy the hiking trip.  The tall bamboos are very impressive and attractive. Bamboo forest has a long path to walk. Many people do the walking along this path, and there are many points that you can stop to see such as temples, etc.

Magnificent Rare Wildflower Blooms in the Deserts of Colorado Plateau

Perhaps everyone has idea of “desert” mainly a barren land, with no great benefits. But The Colorado Plateau is a unique desert with a wildlife flowers with few scattered areas of forests. When you see the pictures, you’ll see clearly visible uncounted cracks in the parched earth, but for a very limited time in every few years, this barren desert is transformed into a fairy-tale carpet of purple and yellow flowers.

The unique occasion didn’t happen every year, these scorpion weed and bee plants flowers given the right combination of winter precipitation and April sunshine and blooms for just a few days before disappearing again for periods lasting several years. 

During winter months precipitation generally exceeds potential evaporation, therefore moisture remains in the soil for use by plants. If snow or rainfall does not fall in winter, the seeds will not germinate in spring and the flowers won’t bloom. Therefore; the magic beauty is best appreciated in phtographs only, because the plants gives off a foul smell like human body odour and gives a nasty rash when touched similar to the touching of poison ivy or poison oak. These beautiful photographs were taken by Guy Tal who is specialist in the landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, documents the rare desert blooms in stunning photographs.  Visit his website for more pictures. 

Chinak Meru Waterfall Venezuela

There’s is another remarkable waterfall in Venezuela located in the Gran Sabana area of the country. Chinak Meru is very unique and famous waterfall in its own right, The brown tint of the water comes from tannins leached from the surrounding forests, and actually thundering 344 feet over the edge of a horseshoe canyon in the otherwise flat Gran Sabana; the falls establish them quite resoundingly as a major feature both from a tourism standpoint and as a geologic structure. Merú means waterfall in Pemon which is a Native American language still spoken in southern Venezuela. 

The large volume of the Rio Aponwao ensures the falls retain their striking stature even during the driest of seasons when several of the taller waterfalls in the area shrivel. Although pale in comparison to South America's other behemoth waterfalls, the combination of consistently remarkable volume dropping over a 344 foot canyon elevates this cataract to a level that isn't seen many other places around the world. As the Gran Sabana elevation is about 1,000 meters (3,300 Ft), the weather condition is mild with average annual temperature of 20 °C (68 °F), alike to the valley of Caracas. 

This is quite a rainy area and rainfall abounds throughout the year. A few years ago some people were boating down the river from above and their outboard motor failed not far above the falls. Most of them died going over the falls. Some jumped out and were able to swim ashore before going over. The fall is gorgeous as you can see and when you’ll get very close so you can feel all the energy.