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3 real-world locations that look straight out of video games
Don't forget to check out these captivating real-world locations on your next international trip.
Iceland’s volcanoes have always looked like the fiery worlds in adventure games. (Photo: Wikipedia)
Video games are known for their graphics, bizarre landscapes, and magnificent buildings, making them seem more creative than real life. But there are places around the world that look so unusual and unreal, you might think they were made for a video game. Here are 3 real places that look like they belong in a game.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Photo: Wikipedia)
If you’ve played a fantasy video game with tall, floating rock pillars, Zhangjiajie will seem familiar. This UNESCO site features over 3,000 sandstone spires rising through valleys, and they served as the inspiration for the floating Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar. Walking on the glass-bottom bridge high above the canyon feels like being on a quest. With its unusual plants, steep cliffs, and skywalks, Zhangjiajie is a real place that feels like a game level.
Mount Fagradalsfjall, Iceland
People on the slopes of Fagradalsfjall, watching the Geldingadalir eruption (Photo: Wikipedia)
Iceland’s volcanoes have always looked like the fiery worlds in adventure games, but the eruption of Mount Fagradalsfjall near Reykjavík made it even more dramatic. For months, lava bubbled and flowed, looking just like something from a game. The black lava fields, glowing rivers of magma, and smoky skies make the area feel like a sci-fi or apocalyptic game. Even after the eruption, the cooled lava, burnt ground, and steam vents give the place a wild, game-like look.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia balloon trip (Photo: Wikipedia)
Cappadocia resembles an open-world fantasy RPG, where every corner conceals a mystery. Its surreal “fairy chimneys,” honeycombed cave homes, and ancient underground cities create an environment that feels handcrafted for exploration. Hot air balloons drifting above the Mars-like landscape each morning only enhance its dreamlike quality. Wandering through its cave churches and narrow tunnels feels like navigating through a mystical campaign map. From sunrise views to moonlit valleys, Cappadocia offers visuals that are truly worthy of a fantasy world.
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