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This tourist hot spot is the closest you'll get to Mars without leaving Earth

Inner Mongolia is gaining widespread attention for its stunning landscapes, welcoming 300 million visitors in 2025. One of its most popular sites is the Wulanhada Volcano Geopark, which became a social media sensation as the site of extravagant, astronaut-themed photo shoots.

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