10 Amazing Places That Disappear During High Tide
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From castles located in small islands to Sinking road, these spectacular sites are only accessible or best visited during certain times of the day—at low tide. \r
Visiting some of these 10 spots can be a bit dangerous, but their natural beauty make the trips worthwhile.\r
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10. A Road in France\r
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If youre planning a trip to France, make sure to be careful with the roads you take. They might just disappear! Connecting the Gulf of Burnёf with the island of Noirmoutier, Passage du Gois is a road that is not only unique but extremely dangerous. Twice, every day, when the high tide rises, the 2.58-mile long passage disappears 13 ft under water. \r
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9. Shivling \r
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Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Kavi Kamboi, Gujarat, India. Its Shivling is located so close to the sea that one can only worship there during low tide. The shrine is more than 150-years-old and is situated near the Gulf of Cambay. During high tide, the four feet Shivling is completely submerged. \r
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8. Mont Saint-Michel\r
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This island castle in Mont Saint Michel, France, is only accessible during low tide. Its claim to fame is that it never fell to the English during the 116 years of the Hundred Years War. \r
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7. Jindo and Modo\r
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These two islands are located in the southwest of South Korea. Two times a year a natural causeway opens due to extremely low tides, connecting the islands for a period of one hour. The causeway is almost 3 kilometers long, and over 40 meters wide. \r
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6. Barra Airport\r
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Barra is a 23-square mile island off the western coast of Scotland. It has an airport with three marked runways and conducts regularly scheduled flights. What makes those flights unique is that the schedule takes the tide into account — during high tide, the sea submerges the runways. \r
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5. St. Michaels Mount\r
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St Michaels Mount is a tidal island located 366 meters off the Mounts Bay coast of Cornwall, in south-western England. It is united with the mainland by a man-made causeway, passable only at mid to low tide, made of granite setts.\r
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4. Rising Tide Horses\r
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Four horses are standing by the Thames, but youll only see them at low tide. They are located by the Vauxhall Bridge, not far from the Houses of Parliament, and are visible in different degrees as the water level changes. Created by eco-sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor to encourage people to reflect on our dependence on fossil fuels, the horses heads are oil well pumps – also known as horsehead pumps. \r
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3. Angel Road\r
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There are tourist spots throughout Japan that are advertised as being places for couples to visit. Angel Road in Shodoshima, Kagawa, a beautiful spot where the path only appears during low tide, is one of them. \r
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2. Koh Nang Yuan\r
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Its called a unique paradise in the Gulf of Thailand -- and many who have visited the three islands of Koh Nang Yuan seem to agree. Popular with divers and underwater explorers, Koh Nang Yuan islands are interconnected by a long sandy bridge, a stunning natural phenomenon. \r
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1. Manjuyod White Sandbar\r
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The Manjuyod White Sandbar completely disappears during high tide and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Negros Oriental. The exceptional location can be accessed via 15-minute boat ride from the Capiñahan Wharf in the South Bais Bay, Bais City, Negros Oriental.
Visiting some of these 10 spots can be a bit dangerous, but their natural beauty make the trips worthwhile.\r
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●All images and clips were fairly used during the making of this video for educational purposes. We do not mean to victimize anybody emotionally. \r
\r
\r
● Background Music : AudioBlocks.com\r
\r
\r
●Legal Information\r
\r
Primary Story-Boarding Source - \r
\r
\r
\r
\r
\r
\r
\r
\r
Image - \r
Reuters\r
Getty Images\r
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Primary Sound Source - \r
BlinkFarm - \r
AudioJungle.com\r
SoundBlocks.com\r
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● List Include -\r
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10. A Road in France\r
\r
If youre planning a trip to France, make sure to be careful with the roads you take. They might just disappear! Connecting the Gulf of Burnёf with the island of Noirmoutier, Passage du Gois is a road that is not only unique but extremely dangerous. Twice, every day, when the high tide rises, the 2.58-mile long passage disappears 13 ft under water. \r
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9. Shivling \r
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Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Kavi Kamboi, Gujarat, India. Its Shivling is located so close to the sea that one can only worship there during low tide. The shrine is more than 150-years-old and is situated near the Gulf of Cambay. During high tide, the four feet Shivling is completely submerged. \r
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8. Mont Saint-Michel\r
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This island castle in Mont Saint Michel, France, is only accessible during low tide. Its claim to fame is that it never fell to the English during the 116 years of the Hundred Years War. \r
\r
7. Jindo and Modo\r
\r
These two islands are located in the southwest of South Korea. Two times a year a natural causeway opens due to extremely low tides, connecting the islands for a period of one hour. The causeway is almost 3 kilometers long, and over 40 meters wide. \r
\r
6. Barra Airport\r
\r
Barra is a 23-square mile island off the western coast of Scotland. It has an airport with three marked runways and conducts regularly scheduled flights. What makes those flights unique is that the schedule takes the tide into account — during high tide, the sea submerges the runways. \r
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5. St. Michaels Mount\r
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St Michaels Mount is a tidal island located 366 meters off the Mounts Bay coast of Cornwall, in south-western England. It is united with the mainland by a man-made causeway, passable only at mid to low tide, made of granite setts.\r
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4. Rising Tide Horses\r
\r
Four horses are standing by the Thames, but youll only see them at low tide. They are located by the Vauxhall Bridge, not far from the Houses of Parliament, and are visible in different degrees as the water level changes. Created by eco-sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor to encourage people to reflect on our dependence on fossil fuels, the horses heads are oil well pumps – also known as horsehead pumps. \r
\r
3. Angel Road\r
\r
There are tourist spots throughout Japan that are advertised as being places for couples to visit. Angel Road in Shodoshima, Kagawa, a beautiful spot where the path only appears during low tide, is one of them. \r
\r
2. Koh Nang Yuan\r
\r
Its called a unique paradise in the Gulf of Thailand -- and many who have visited the three islands of Koh Nang Yuan seem to agree. Popular with divers and underwater explorers, Koh Nang Yuan islands are interconnected by a long sandy bridge, a stunning natural phenomenon. \r
\r
1. Manjuyod White Sandbar\r
\r
The Manjuyod White Sandbar completely disappears during high tide and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Negros Oriental. The exceptional location can be accessed via 15-minute boat ride from the Capiñahan Wharf in the South Bais Bay, Bais City, Negros Oriental.