8. Tsingy Forest, Madagascar
Situated in the western part of the country, this is the largest stone forest on earth. It consists of vertical, razor-sharp rocks that resemble towering spikes which were the result of erosion from tropical rains. Oddly numerous animals live here including almost a dozen species of lemur which one can spot perched atop the pointy rocks. “Tsingy” means “where one cannot walk”. The forest was thus named because it’s obviously dangerous to be too close to the sharp rocks. Nevertheless, adrenaline junkies are still known to climb them in order to view all 230-square miles of the limestone formations.
7. Mossy Forest, Malaysia
Ensconced in the Cameron Highlands, is a moist, tropical forest. The natural environment here in the highest elevations includes ferns, lichen, moss, and orchids due to a blanket of low-level clouds that give off mist and moisture. Special boardwalks have been constructed for travelers who want to walk through the forest. Visitors can keep an eye out for the likes of birds, frogs, and snakes who have adapted to the atmosphere. From here one can even see the peak of the second-highest mountain in Cameron Highlands known as Gunung Brinchang.
