It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird.

26 Chinese banyan trees cling dramatically to a stone wall, overhanging the street below.

Quirky bronze statue depicts the chaos of everyday life in Hong Kong.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

The world's largest KFC restaurant is housed in a historic railway station in Azerbaijan's capital city

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

A stunning fusion of Ottoman and Fatimid architectural styles.

There is only one place in the world where the corners of four nations come together.