China’s Mysterious Floating Cities, Hidden Pyramids, and Korea’s Sonic-Speed Train: A Peek Into the Future and the Unexplained
From cities that float in the clouds to secret mountains hiding ancient pyramids, and trains faster than sound, here’s what’s fascinating the world today.

Floating Cities Over China: Mirage or Alternate Reality?
If you thought UFO sightings were wild, China’s floating cities might just blow your mind. Over the past few years, multiple “cities” have been spotted hovering above Chinese provinces, including Foran, Yuang, and Guangdong. CCTV News even reported sightings as recently as last year.
Locals and tourists alike have been baffled and amazed at skyscrapers seemingly floating in the clouds. Videos showing these phenomena have gone viral, sparking theories that range from NASA’s Project Blue Beam to more down-to-earth explanations.
Meteorologists suggest that the floating buildings are real but surrounded by radiation fog, creating a mirage effect until the temperature rises. Interestingly, similar phenomena have been reported in Yantai, Shandong Province, where mysterious cities appear over the ocean. People have even seen figures walking inside these ghostly skyscrapers, making you wonder: are we looking at mirages, pollution effects, or a glimpse into an alternate universe?
The Great Pyramid of Cholula: Mexico’s Hidden Giant
When you think of pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Giza probably comes to mind. But the world’s largest pyramid by volume is actually in Cholula, Mexico.
Known as Tlachihualtepetl, meaning “man-made mountain,” the pyramid is so massive and overgrown that Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés never realized it was there. Its base is four times larger than Giza’s, and its volume is nearly twice as big, spanning 1,480 x 1,480 feet.
Built around 300 BC to honor the god Quetzalcoatl, the pyramid grew layer by layer over generations. Over time, mud bricks and vegetation turned it into a mountain, hiding the structure from the world for centuries. It wasn’t until the 1900s, during construction of a nearby psychiatric ward, that locals rediscovered this hidden marvel. Today, it’s a must-visit tourist destination, blending history, mystery, and natural beauty.
South Korea’s Supersonic Train: Travel at the Speed of Sound
South Korea is taking transportation into the future, literally. Officials in Seoul are developing a supersonic train that could carry passengers at over 767 mph, faster than the speed of sound.
How? The train will travel through low-pressure tubes, reducing air resistance and potentially surpassing the speed of today’s magnetic levitation trains. Though still under development, the project is expected to be completed within three years, promising a revolutionary way to cut travel time across the country.
South Korea isn’t alone in this race. Hyperloop projects in Los Angeles and Dubai are also pushing the boundaries of futuristic transit, using vacuum tubes for lightning-fast, earthquake-resistant travel. While airplanes seem slower by comparison, it’s clear the world is entering a new era of high-speed, sci-fi-like travel.
The Takeaway
From floating cities that defy explanation, to ancient pyramids hiding in plain sight, and trains faster than sound, the world is full of mysteries and innovations that make you stop and stare. Whether it’s nature, technology, or sheer human curiosity, there’s always something pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
So, what do you think, are floating cities a glimpse into another world, or just an atmospheric illusion? And which innovation excites you the most: hidden ancient marvels or supersonic travel?
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About the Creator
Areeba Umair
Writing stories that blend fiction and history, exploring the past with a touch of imagination.


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