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Train Cemetery

Train Cemetery is located on the outskirts of Uyuni, Bolivia. This place is an abandoned train station where many abandoned locomotives and freight cars are parked, creating a unique view.

Ojos del Salar

Salt Flats

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Uyuni Salt Flat

Uyuni Salt Flat is located on the Bolivian plateau at an altitude of approx. 3,700 m and is one of the world's largest salt-covered wildernesses. This vast white salt flat was formed by the evaporation of prehistoric lakes. The salt layer is several meters thick, and local residents still mine and process salt on the shores to this day. The salt lake's most striking view is the "mirror of the sky" that appears during the rainy season—from December to March each year, rainwater accumulates on the flat salt surface. On calm, sunny days, the entire lake transforms into a giant mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky, clouds, and even the starry sky, blurring the line between reality and reflection. Even if you miss the rainy season, the salt flat is equally stunning during the dry season: the salt surface, cracked by long-term sun exposure, displays fields of hexagonal salt patterns that stretch white and vast to the horizon. Incahuasi Island, located in the center of the salt lake, is an ancient volcanic remnant. The island is covered with fossil structures such as petrified coral and giant cacti several meters high. Reaching the summit offers a 360-degree view of the entire salt flat. At night, looking up at the starry sky from the salt surface, there is almost no light pollution, and the Milky Way is clearly visible.

Salt Sculpture Museum

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Andes

The Andes extend into the Nor Lipez region of Potosi, Bolivia, creating a majestic highland landscape and serving as one of the most important mountain ranges in South America. This region features high altitudes and complex terrain, with crisscrossing mountain ranges and echoing river valleys and peaks, presenting a diverse natural landscape. The Andean section of Nor Lipez is not only rugged but also rich in mineral resources and possesses a unique highland ecosystem, making it geographically and economically significant. The climate here is typical of a highland region, characterized by significant temperature differences between day and night, crisp air, and vegetation consisting mainly of cold-resistant meadows and alpine shrubs. Rivers within the mountains have carved out deep valleys, forming spectacular canyon landscapes, while also nurturing diverse wildlife, making it an important area for natural research and ecological exploration. Local indigenous communities have lived around the mountains for a long time, and their agricultural and pastoral activities are closely integrated with the highland environment, forming a unique cultural landscape and way of life.

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