2023年12月

砂岩岩层，红悬崖国家保护区，亚利桑那州，美国 Sandstone rock formations, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona (© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures)

时光雕琢 Sculpted by time

红悬崖国家保护区，亚利桑那州

位于亚利桑那州的红悬崖国家保护区有层层叠叠的砂岩岩层、高耸的石柱和超现实的狭缝型峡谷。该保护区建于2000年，因该地岩层的主色调为鲜红色而得名“红悬崖”。一旦你获得了参观这一独特的户外景点的许可证，请一定要去参观波浪谷：这是一个令人惊叹的地质奇观，流动状的岩石层就像凝固的红色液体。该保护区的奇观还包括眼镜蛇拱门和由砂岩结构组成的白口袋岩层。白口袋的岩层不仅有交叉的层理和漩涡状图案，还有白色、红色和橙色等多种颜色。

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona features sandstone rock formations, towering hoodoos, and surreal slot canyons. The monument, established in 2000, was named after the vibrant red hues that dominate this sandstone landscape. Once you get a permit to take part in this outdoor excursion, make sure to visit the Wave. It's a stunning geological wonder, with flowing layers of rocks that look like red liquid that has been frozen in time. Other visual treats include Cobra Arch and the White Pocket rock formations, featuring swirling patterns in white, red, and orange.

吴哥考古公园吴哥通北门, 柬埔寨 North Gate of Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia (© Amazing Travel Lifestyle/Shutterstock)

城中之城 A city within a city

柬埔寨吴哥窟

高耸的寺庙、苔藓覆盖的废墟和迷人的森林都可以在柬埔寨的吴哥古迹中找到，这里曾经是强大的高棉帝国的中心。我们主页上的图片是建于12世纪的吴哥“大城”吴哥通北门。漫步在吴哥窟错综复杂的废墟、大门和拥有216张巨大笑脸的巴雍寺，就像走进了一部冒险电影。吴哥的明星景点吴哥窟是世界上最大的宗教纪念碑，占地402英亩，是高棉建筑的杰作。在成为佛教遗址之前，它最初是作为一座印度教寺庙建造的。因此，如果你正在寻找历史、艺术和自然的融合，这个联合国教科文组织世界遗产地保证了你将踏上一段难忘的过去之旅。

Angkor, Cambodia

Towering temples, moss-covered ruins, and enchanting forests can all be found in the ancient site of Angkor in Cambodia, once the center of the powerful Khmer Empire. Pictured on our homepage is the North Gate of Angkor Thom, the 'Great City' within Angkor, built in the 12th century. Strolling through Angkor Thom's intricate ruins, gates, and Bayon Temple, with its 216 gigantic smiling stone faces, is like stepping into an adventure movie. Angkor's star attraction, Angkor Wat, is the world's largest religious monument—spread across 402 acres—and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. It was initially constructed as a Hindu temple before becoming a Buddhist site. So, if you're looking for a blend of history, art, and nature, this UNESCO World Heritage Site guarantees an unforgettable journey into the past.

瓜廖尔堡，中央邦，印度 (© Dmitry Rukhlenko-Photos of India/Alamy)

永恒的瑰宝

瓜廖尔堡，中央邦，印度

在印度的心脏地带，在众多雄伟的山地堡垒中，瓜廖尔堡傲然屹立在一座巨大的岩石山上。这座堡垒最初是由砂岩和石灰砂浆组建而成，是瓜廖尔最著名的地标之一。瓜廖尔堡的历史源远流长，历代统治者都曾对其进行过围攻和征服。曾几何时，瓜廖尔要塞是印度北部和中部心脏地带坚不可摧的堡垒。它不仅是军事力量的象征，还拥有众多寺庙，每个寺庙都带有不同时代不同国王的独特印记。

如今，瓜廖尔堡辉煌的宫殿、寺庙、城门和城墙仍在诉说着它传奇的过去。如果你想踏上时间之旅，重温英勇的战斗、贵族王朝的兴衰和史诗故事，那么，位于印度腹地的瓜廖尔堡正在向您招手。

罗斯海的冰山，南极洲 Iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica (© Michel Roggo/Minden Pictures)

为最酷的地方欢呼！ Celebrating the coolest place!

世界南极日

地球上风最大、最寒冷、最干燥的大陆，世界第五大洲——南极洲，于1820年被发现。在随后的几十年里，多个国家组织探险队前往南极冰原进行考察。由于南极洲没有原住民，因此各国都声称对其拥有主权。随着紧张局势的加剧，12个国家于1959年签署了《南极条约》，将该地区划为科学研究区，并禁止一切军事活动。目前该条约已有56个缔约国，我们今天庆祝的就是这个条约的周年纪念日。

从悬浮的冰晶云到冰下富含氧化铁的血红色湖泊，这片极地沙漠遍布自然奇观。该地巨大的冰盖储存了世界上大约70%的淡水。如果冰盖全部融化，海平面会上升200多英尺，并会威胁到世界各地的低洼地区。臭名昭著的臭氧层空洞就位于南极洲上空，但在全球的共同努力下，有望在未来20年内关闭臭氧层空洞。

Antarctica Day

The windiest, coldest, and driest continent on Earth—Antarctica—was officially discovered in 1820. In the following decades, several countries organized expeditions to reach and explore the Antarctic ice sheets. The southernmost continent had no indigenous population and various nations claimed ownership. But in 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, banning military activities and setting Antarctica aside for scientific research. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of this treaty, which now has 56 parties.

From suspended clouds of ice crystals to a subglacial, iron oxide-rich lake that seeps into a blood-red waterfall, this polar desert is full of natural wonders. Its massive ice sheet stores about 70% of the world's fresh water, enough to raise sea levels by more than 200 feet if it were to melt entirely.