A Fairyland in the Clouds! The Breathtaking Beauty of Pamukkale, Türkiye

**Pamukkale** is a famous natural landscape and World Heritage Site in Türkiye, located in Denizli Province in southwestern Türkiye. Its name means "cotton castle" and it is famous for its unique white travertine terraces and hot spring water. ### 🌟 **Main Features**: 1. **White Travertine Terraces**: - Formed by the long-term flow and deposition of mineral-rich hot spring water, calcium carbonate crystals cover the hillside, forming layers of white terraced pools that look like cotton castles from a distance. - The best viewing time is at sunrise or sunset, when the terraces are golden or pink in the sunlight. 2. **Hot Springs and Pools**: - The hot spring water temperature is about 35°C and is rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which are believed to have healing effects. - The most famous **Antique Pool** is located in the ancient city of Hierapolis, where visitors can soak in the hot springs among the ruins of thousand-year-old stone pillars. 3. **Hierapolis**: - A UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Pamukkale, it was a health resort in ancient Roman times and retains ruins of theaters, temples, and bathhouses. ### 📌 **Practical Information**: - **Tickets**: Approx. TRY 200 (including Pamukkale and Hierapolis ruins, reference price in 2023). - **Opening Hours**: All day (the terraced area is open during the day; it is recommended to visit in the early morning or evening in summer to avoid the heat). - **Precautions**: - You must enter the tufa area barefoot to prevent damage to the surface. - Swimming is prohibited in some pools, and you must follow the signs. ### 🚗 **How to Get There**: - **From Denizli City**: About 30 minutes by bus or taxi. - **From Istanbul/Antalya**: You can fly to Denizli Airport and then transfer by car.