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Cheddar Gorge - The karst limestone cliffs and calcareous grassland form an important wildlife habitat for many unusal
MAB-174 Cheddar Gorge Somerset, UK The karst limestone cliffs and calcareous grassland form an important wildlife habitat for many unusal plants

Stalactites with drapery and straws at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Stalactites creating a column with stalagmite below at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

A variety of speleothems including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, straws and drapery at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire

Stalactites close to creating a column with stalagmite below at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia

Karst limestone scenery surrounding a village in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Early morning mist clinging to karst limestone scenery around Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Tourist boat sailing through karst scenery at sunrise on the Li river (Lijiang) in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst limestone scenery on the Li river (Lijiang) in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Sunset over karst limestone scenery on the Li river (Lijiang) in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst limestone rock formations at Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

Reflection of karst scenery at Shilin Stone Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Plitvice Lakes lower canyon with waterfalls and turqoise coloured lakes seen from above Plitvice Lakes National Park
SAS-629 Plitvice Lakes - lower canyon with waterfalls and turqoise coloured lakes seen from above Plitvice Lakes National Park

Sinkhole Plain, polygonal doline karst, near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States of America, North America

Limestone plateau at sunset, karstic landscape, Burren region, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Limestone plateau, karstic landscape, Burren region, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Buttertubs potholes, karstic erosion at Buttertubs Pass, between Wensleydale and Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Isolated chalk towers, remnants of karst, Farafra Oasis, White Desert, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Reflections in water and the distinctive karst limestone landscape typical of the region south of Guilin, Guangxi, Yangshuo, China, Asia

Cruise boat on Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Li River near Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Cruise boats on Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst landscape and setting sun, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst landscape, Li Jiang (Li River) and rising sun, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst landscape, haze and rising sun, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst landscape and haze, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst landscape and morning haze, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Landscape of rice paddies, fish farms and limestone pinnacles in the Fenglin Karst south of Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China, Asia

Limestone towers in fenglin karst, norther suburbs of Guilin city, Guilin, Guangxi, China, Asia

Karst limestone sceney, Ziyun, Guizhou, China, Asia

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Karst, a geological phenomenon that captivates the eyes and ignites the imagination. From the Li River in China to Ewens Ponds in Australia, these stunning landscapes showcase nature's artistic prowess. As the sun rises over Guilin, traditional Chinese fishermen navigate their way through mist-covered waters with cormorants by their side, creating a picturesque scene of tranquility. Venturing further, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam unveils its majestic beauty as limestone karst formations emerge from emerald waters. Whether it be at sunrise or sunset, this UNESCO World Heritage Site never fails to leave visitors breathless. Traveling across continents brings us to Bohol's Chocolate Hills - an enchanting sight of conical hills rising from tropical limestone karst. Nature's whimsy is also on display within Postojna Cave in Slovenia and Cirque de Gavarnie in France where waterfalls cascade down towering cliffs formed by this unique geological process. In Thailand's Krabi Province lies Ao Pileh (Pileh Lagoon), nestled amidst karst formations that seem like guardians protecting its crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, within Jenolan Caves' Grand Arch in Australia awaits a subterranean wonderland waiting to be explored. Even sinkholes hold their own allure; Bosherton's collapsed cave roof reveals a mesmerizing void carved out by Carboniferous limestone. And as Nelumbo nucifera blooms gracefully against the backdrop of Puzhehai Lake's peaks, one can't help but marvel at how karst landscapes effortlessly blend with natural wonders. Finally, Croatia presents Plitvice Lakes National Park - a tapestry of cascading waterfalls flowing through interconnected lakes surrounded by lush greenery and towering karsts. Here, nature showcases its harmonious balance between land and water. From China to Wales and everywhere in between, these glimpses into the world remind us of Earth’s remarkable diversity and the awe-inspiring beauty that lies within its geological wonders.