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The Fox Tower at Dongbianmen

Beijing, China

The Fox Tower at Dongbianmen

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.

Beijing, China

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

The Forbidden City

Beijing, China

The Forbidden City

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Working People's Cultural Palace

Beijing, China

Working People's Cultural Palace

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.

Xi'an City Walls

Xian Shi, China

Xi'an City Walls

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

The Great Mosque.

Xian Shi, China

Great Mosque of Xi'an

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

Xian Shi, China

Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

An herbal hotpot with black chicken and turtle.

Chengdu, China

Qin Shan Zhai

Every dish at this restaurant claims to have a health benefit.

Yangshuo Moon Hill

Guilin, China

Yangshuo and Moon Hill

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

Blue nankeen on exhibit.

Shanghai, China

Chinese Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall

A small gallery and shop dedicated to an ancient style of hand-printed textile.

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

Shanghai, China

Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

Peace Hotel Jazz Bar

Shanghai, China

Peace Hotel Jazz Bar

This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.

European architechture mixes with traditional Chinese iconography throughout the area.

Shanghai, China

Shanghai French Concession

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu, Taiwan

Yehliu Geopark

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

Jadeite Cabbage With Insects

Taipei, Taiwan

Jadeite Cabbage With Insects

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

Memorial Hall with Taipei 101 in the background.

Taipei, Taiwan

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Tuned Mass Damper of Taipei 101

Taipei, Taiwan

Tuned Mass Damper of Taipei 101

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

It’s a Small World Clock

Guangwu Village, Taiwan

It’s a Small World Clock

The last of Tokyo Disneyland’s whimsical mechanical clocks can be found in Taipei

Taipei Zebra

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Zebra

This crosswalk hosts one of Taipei’s most beloved public artworks.

Inside the bus

Taipei, Taiwan

Jimmy's Moon Bus

Step into this whimsical art installation based on a popular picture book.

Taiwan has a long, proud history of puppet-making.

Taipei, Taiwan

Puppetry Art Center of Taipei

A museum of puppets and puppetry covering all Asian styles.

The Grand Hotel

Taipei, Taiwan

Grand Hotel Tunnel

Air-raid tunnels hidden beneath this opulent hotel provided shelter and an escape route—and one of the world's longest slides.

Building

Woodside, California

The Mountain House

Nestled among towering redwoods on Skyline Boulevard, the Mountain House combines over a century of California history with a warm, rustic atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a getaway.

The Wingnut Museum

Berkeley, California

The Wingnut Museum

A museum dedicated to celebrating the humble wingnut.

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