8 Most Colorful 'Painted' Hillsides in the World

By Sushil Godara April 09, 2024

Zhangye National Geopark

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Rainbow Mountains, Peru:

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Painted Hills, USA

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Petrified Forest National Park

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Landmannalaugar

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Painted Desert

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Badlands National Park

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Zion National Park

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