Devil’s Tower (USA): Located in the state of Wyoming, Devil’s Tower exists for 50 million years is a famous place that many tourists visit when coming to America. The mountain has a monolithic monolithic rock structure formed by volcanic activity. Devil’s Tower is about 264 m high, the top is quite flat with an area twice the size of a football field. 

This destination has long become the pride of Americans. Many adventurous travelers come here to enjoy hiking, hiking or skiing in the winter. The Devil’s Tower was discovered in 1893 and was declared by President Theodore Roosevelt as America’s first National Monument on September 24, 1906. Photo: Kai.desai, Wikimedia Commons.

El Penol Stone (Colombia): Higher than 200 m and about 110 m wide, El Penol is known as the largest monolithic granite rock in Colombia. The rock, located at an altitude of 200 m above the ground and 2,135 m above sea level, is the sacred object worshiped by the native Tahamí people. Today, this place has become the most popular tourist destination in Colombia. Leading to the top is 740 unique kink stairs, challenging visitors afraid of heights. Photo: Pinterest.

Sigiriya (Sri Lanka): Sigiriya rock plateau is formed from magma rock of the extinct volcano, 200 m higher than surrounding forest topography and 370 m above sea level. The ancient fortress complex is located on a rocky plateau, known by locals as the eighth wonder of the world. Not only important for archeology, this place also attracts thousands of visitors every year. Photo: Discover Sri Lanka.

The western gardens of the rocky plateau are the oldest in the world with complex irrigation systems, including canals, lakes, dams, bridges and groundwater systems. The palace complex and fortress are recognized as one of the best examples of ancient cities. UNESCO declared Sigiriya a World Heritage Site in 1982. Photo: Serendib_Leisure.

Uluru (Australia): Uluru is a giant sandstone block located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The top of this rock is 348 m above the surrounding desert, and 910 m higher than sea level. The rock is considered a sacred place for an indigenous people. Climbing, though attractive to visitors, is quite dangerous and is often closed due to weather conditions. From October 26, 2019, the national park officially banned visitors from climbing to the top of sandy mountains. Photo: Getty.

Kyaiktiyo (Myanmar): Located firmly on the edge of a golden rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a famous tourist attraction, attracting a lot of tourists to visit. It is believed that, thanks to the hair of the Buddha, the stone where the temple is located sits on a rocky place for thousands of years. From a distance, the temple looks like a sparkling crown that can be touched by just someone touching it. Photo: Chanbrotherstravel.