Discover the Most Alien-Like Place on Earth｜It's So Surreal.

📍Socotra Island, Yemen The name comes from Sanskrit, meaning "Bliss Island." It has been isolated from the mainland for 18 million years, as if time has stopped here, like a pearl in the world. 🌍The island is home to many unique species, with a history of 20 million years. The plants are completely absent from the Eurasian continent, and the UFO-like dragon's blood tree is the most impressive. Due to its unique species, it is known as the "most alien-like place in the world." ✍Visa: Yemen visa 🌡Climate: Tropical desert climate, relatively hot 📆Best time: October to May 🏕Accommodation: Hotel or camping ✈️｜Transportation 🛫Domestic→Abu Dhabi+Abu Dhabi→Socotra 🔸There are only two flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Socotra (Tuesday and Friday), so the itinerary is usually 8 days, but some people have negotiated a 5-day trip (Friday to Tuesday). 🔸Note⚠️Most people go for the dragon's blood tree forest and desert roses, but few know that the dragon's blood tree forest can only be visited for one day, while the rest of the time is spent seeing the sea and caves. If you only want to see the dragon's blood tree, try to book a 5-day trip. Be sure to bring sunscreen (very important), wet wipes, and a flashlight❗️ 💐Recommended attractions: 💓Dragon's Blood Tree Forest It is the original destination of the Legend of Zelda. The dense umbrella-shaped canopy and huge trunk grow slowly and can live for thousands of years. The island is sparsely populated, and the dense dragon's blood tree forest continues to reproduce, giving it an alien appearance. - 💓Desert Rose The top of the bottle-shaped trunk is covered with pink flowers, adding a splash of color to the brown earth. It is a wonderful experience to see the silent starry sky next to the bright desert roses. - 💓Detwah Lagoon The most beautiful coastline on the island, with a white sand beach - 💓OAraher Sand Dunes The white sand dunes are hundreds of meters high, with fine, soft sand. From a distance, they look like a white sand sea. Climb to the top of the dunes to see the bay in the distance and the whales leaping out of the water. - The Socotra Archipelago is a dream destination for camping and hiking enthusiasts, with its pristine islands full of natural wilderness. The coral and fish (huge variety) are also great for diving enthusiasts. 🌍Recommended activities: There are only three main roads on Socotra Island: the capital Hadibu is the center, with east, west, and south lines. Detwah Lagoon, Dixam Reserve, and Araher Sand Dunes are the three main attractions of Socotra Island, but they are located on the west, south, and east lines, respectively, so it takes at least 4 days to see all the highlights of Socotra Island. To fully enjoy the island's attractions, you need at least a week.