15 Weirdest and Most Unusual Villages Of The World You Didn’t Know Exist

Undeniably, there are many beautiful places on this Earth which should be in the bucket list of every person who loves to travel. However, will you like to visit the weird places of the planet which are so strange that you can’t even imagine that they exist?

Believe it or not, there are such places in the globe and each one of them has their own story and specialty. Honestly, some of them are quite wonderful despite being bizarre and you would love to read about their peculiarity!

This article comprises of a list of 15 weirdest towns around the world that will leave you surprised!

1Nagoro, Japan

It is also known as Nagoru or Nagoro Scarecrow Village and is located in the valleys of Shikoku, Japan. The population of the village used to be around 300 but in 2016, it was recorded as 30. When a resident of Nagoro named Tsukimi Ayano returned to her village in 2000 to look after her father, she started making human-size dolls to replace the residents and placed them in various locations such as farms, schools, roadsides, etc. It is being said that at present nearly 350 dolls are in the village.

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2Yangsi – China’s dwarf village

Located in the southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Yangsi is also known as China’s dwarf village as 36 out of 80 residents are dwarfs. Scientists have tried their best to find out the reason behind this phenomenon but till now, they have not been able to come up with any satisfactory answer. The Chinese government has not denied the existence of such a village but it has imposed a ban on the entry of foreigners in Yangsi.

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3Miyake-jima

Miyake-jima is an island situated in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea towards south-east of Honshu, Japan. What makes this town weird is the fact that it is located at the base of an active volcano and the residents have to wear gas marks in order to save themselves from highly poisonous gases such as Sulphur. The tourists can also visit the town and can buy gas masks easily as many shops sell them. Other than volcano, the island also offers beautiful experience of scuba diving and dolphin sightings.

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4Thames Town

We all know that Chinese are experts in duplication and their expertise is not only limited to products but they can make a duplicate town as well. Thames Town is named after the River Thames which flows through London but the town is situated in Songjiang district, China. It gives the feel of a British town with even red public booths available on streets. The replica of the English town got finished in 2006 and it is pretty famous for English themed wedding photography.

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5Coober Pedy

This Australian town is also known as the “opal capital of the world” due to high quantity of precious opals found here. It is also famous for its underground residences which are called dugouts. These dugouts save AC bills in the summer and heating bills in the winter. Living in a dugout will definitely be a lifetime experience.

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