The crystal-clear beach is stunningly beautiful when captured through an artistic lens.

When it comes to beautiful beaches, people usually think of white, powdery sands, clear blue waters, golden sunlight… However, the beach in Ussuri Bay, Russia, attracts many people around the world with its unique beauty – the beauty of broken glass.

Although it may sound dangerous, this glass beach has gained attention from tourists worldwide. It’s not about sharp, dangerous glass shards ready to harm anyone who steps on them. Instead, over the course of several decades, millions of broken glass pieces have been weathered and polished into smooth, sparkling, and incredibly beautiful pebbles.

Millions of glass pebbles have been smoothed and polished by the waves.

This glass beach is called Steklyashka, located in the Ussuri Bay near the beautiful city of Vladivostok, Russia. It contains millions of colorful glass pebbles, all formed from long-discarded shards of glass.

Beauty polished by time

Previously, this area was a glass waste dump of the city. Porcelain items, countless beer bottles, wine bottles, vodka bottles, and used glass jars were all thrown away here during the Soviet era. There was a time when this beach was closed by the Russian government, and local authorities strictly prohibited anyone from accessing the area due to the potential danger of glass shards.

However, over many decades, the glass shards have been smoothed and polished by the vast ocean waves. They have lost their sharp edges and transformed into smooth, sparkling pebbles in various colors. Steklyashka beach has thus taken on a new, majestic, and romantic appearance. That’s why this glass beach is often referred to as Russia’s “kaleidoscope of glass.”

Glass pebbles shine and sparkle through the lens of artistic photography, creating a captivating display of luminosity.

Visiting this place on sunny days, the light passing through the colorful glass pebbles becomes even more dazzling and captivating. Therefore, during the summer season, especially at peak times, thousands of tourists come to the beach to sunbathe and play with these beautiful glass stones. There is nothing more wonderful than relaxing on the beach while admiring the magnificent masterpieces of nature.

glass pebbles shine and sparkle through the lens of artistic photography, creating a captivating display of luminosity.

Visiting this place on sunny days, the light passing through the colorful glass pebbles becomes even more dazzling and captivating. Therefore, during the summer season, especially at peak times, thousands of tourists come to the beach to sunbathe and play with these beautiful glass stones. There is nothing more wonderful than relaxing on the beach while admiring the magnificent masterpieces of nature.

Preserving the future of the beach from the risk of disappearance

Located about a 30-minute drive from the city of Vladivostok, visitors can indulge in the enchanting beauty of the glass beach, one of the most impressive bays in the world.

The glass beach possesses a unique and impressive beauty, attracting many tourists who collect these sparkling crystals as souvenirs. However, this has led to the depletion of the pebbles, resulting in the beach losing its former beauty and vibrant colors.

In addition, the natural erosion and harsh passage of time have caused the colors of the glass pebbles to fade. Until now, their sizes have significantly decreased compared to 20 years ago. Scientists have predicted that the glass beach in the Ussuri Bay could disappear in the not-too-distant future.

Therefore, it is crucial to maintain and preserve this marvelous landscape to prevent negative impacts from both human activities and nature. At times, Russian authorities have issued reminders not to take the glass pebbles from the beach as souvenirs, and local governments are actively protecting and implementing special policies for this area.

Therefore, it is crucial to maintain and preserve this marvelous landscape to prevent negative impacts from both human activities and nature. At times, Russian authorities have issued reminders not to take the glass pebbles from the beach as souvenirs, and local governments are actively protecting and implementing special policies for this area.