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Death Valley, California

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Death Valley National Park was used as the filming location for Episode IV: A New Hope and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Since the films were released, many Star Wars fans from around the globe have flocked the park in hopes of spotting the exact filming locations. To make your life easier, here are the six areas where Darth Vader, Jawas and Sand People made their mark: Artist’s Palette, Desolation Canyon, Golden Canyon, 20 Mule Team Canyon, Dantes View, and Mesquite Sand Dunes.

Del Norte County, California

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The Ewoks, arguably the most lovable creatures in the entire Star Wars universe, live on the forest moon of planet Endor, which was filmed in Del Norte County. Step into the giant redwood forests, snap a few photos, Photoshop a bunch of Ewoks into your pictures, and you'll have a great story to pass down to your grandchildren.

Rub’ al Khali desert, Abu Dhabi

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Even if you’re not a Star Wars fan and have never seen any of the older films, we’re pretty sure you saw Episode VII: The Force Awakens, which was arguably the biggest hype last year. The desert scenes where Rey lives in this film were shot in Rub' al Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter. It also happens to be the largest contiguous sand desert in the world and is extremely popular among motor sport enthusiasts. So what do you say? Care to sand surf on the set of one of the most popular movie franchises of all-time?

Finse, Norway

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The Hardangerjøkulen glacier near the Norwegian town of Finse portrays the frozen planet Hoth in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and is also the site where Luke Skywalker met Obi-Wan Kenobi. Although Finse is just a small village that offers merely a railway station, a hotel and some surrounding buildings, you can enjoy cross-skiing, sail skiing, expedition training and hiking, especially during the winter.

Lake Como, Italy

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The area surrounding Lake Como in Italy was used as a beautiful setting for Naboo in Episode II: Attack of the Clones. This was also the place where Anakin and Padme had their romantic scenes. So ladies, it’s best to travel to the gorgeous Lake Como with your partner and relive some of your favourite Star Wars love stories.

Mývatn Lake and Krafla Volcano, Iceland

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In last year’s Episode VII: The Force Awakens, a lot of the isolated wintry scenes were filmed in the icy land of Iceland, in an area densely populated with craters, lakes and volcanoes. The area around the Krafla Volcano and Mývatn Lake was seen as the battleground between the First Order and the Resistance in the movie. And guess what? This place also happens to be a great spot to catch the Northern Lights! Another perfect excuse to go to Iceland, isn’t it?