Mountains in China

A pilgrimage around a forbidden peak sacred to four faiths.

A lake that borders Kazakhstan and Russia allegedly harbors the giant "Terror Trout" or "Chinese Nessie."

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

This temple located on a vertical drop of a rocky mountain houses relics from the Song Dynasty.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

At nearly 1,000 feet long, this astonishing glass suspension bridge is one of the longest in the world.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

This short pedestrian span is also known as the "Fairy Walking Bridge" because it looks almost magical.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.