Stunning Turkey: The Cloud Castle Fallen from Heaven

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported by Liao Qiyu

 

Pamukkale in Turkey is the country’s most famous natural wonder, attracting thousands of travelers every year who flock to witness this snow-white castle formed by cascading white travertine terraces.

Like being coated layer upon layer with snowy white cream, the terraces pile up to create what looks like a dreamy, fluffy, snow-white castle. The beauty of Pamukkale changes throughout the day depending on the time of your visit. Some prefer to come when the sky is cloudless, when the terraces are fully filled with thermal pools reflecting the white of the terraces and the pure blue-green hues; others like to visit at sunset when the gentle sunlight slants across the layered terraces, casting a golden-yellow glow that makes Pamukkale look as delicious as freshly baked cotton candy—dreamy and tender, a scene that never fails to amaze. No matter when you visit, the stunning scenery of Pamukkale gives every traveler on-site a beautiful dreamlike experience.