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The statue of Mao Zedong in the public square.

Luohe, China

Nanjie Village

One of China's last communal villages wears its ideals on its sleeve.

Xiannongtan

Beijing, China

Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum / Xiannongtan (Temple of Agriculture)

An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.

Goats lined up for sale.

Kashi Diqu, China

Kashgar Livestock Market

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

The statue of Tian Yi

Beijing, China

Tian Yi's Tomb

The burial grounds of a Chinese eunuch who served his way into the highest levels of Imperial government.

Da Shuhua

Tangshan, China

Da Shuhua

A spectacular annual festival centers around humans throwing molten iron against a wall at night.

Puxian Emei and the Golden Summit Temple

Meishan, China

Golden Summit Temple

A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian.

A section of the Great Thangka.

Xining Shi, China

The Great Thangka

Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.

Horses in marble stalls

Wuxi Shi, China

Hailan Horse Culture Museum

A palatial horse museum outside Shanghai is home to the most pampered horses in the world.

Shipton's Arch

Kizilsu, China

Shipton's Arch (阿图什天门)

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

Tianducheng

Hangzhou, China

Tianducheng

In its continuing quest to recreate famous parts of the world in miniature, China now has its own ghost Paris.

Jiayuguan Fortress

Jiayuguan, China

Jiayuguan Fortress

The western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China has gone from a strategic stronghold to a kitschy tourist carnival.

One of the ancient city's main avenues

Tulufan Diqu, China

Jiaohe Ruins

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.

Mansudae Art Studio Gallery

Beijing, China

Mansudae Art Studio Gallery

North Korea's massive art and propaganda factory now has an official gallery space in Beijing.

Tianjin Eye

Tianjin, China

Tianjin Eye

This massive neon wheel is the only one of its kind to be built over a bridge.

M50 Art District

Shanghai, China

M50 Art District

This former textile district now is now a thriving center for contemporary Chinese art.

Bai Gong Fang - The 100 Handicraftsmen Workshop

Beijing, China

Bai Gong Fang (100 Handicraftsmen Workshop)

A studio devoted to keeping hundreds of unique Chinese arts alive.

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.

The royal tomb (Flickr/Satanyork)

Yinchuan, China

West Xia Imperial Tombs

China's beehive-shaped pyramids house the remains of a lost kingdom.

Dazu Rock Carvings

Chongqing, China

Dazu Rock Carvings

Comprised of thousands of cave temple carvings this cornucopia of ancient Chinese stone art is unrivaled anywhere in the world.

Rongbuk Monastery

Rikaze Diqu, Tibet

Rongbuk Monastery and Guesthouse

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

Facility on the site of Unit 731

Harbin, China

Unit 731 Museum

An impactful museum ensures notorious war crimes disguised as "medical experimentation" won't soon be forgotten.

Face sculptures at Yelang Valley

Guiyang, China

Yelang Valley

It took an artist 20 years to create this sprawling sculpture garden honoring the area's ancient inhabitants.

Carving the gigantic head

Shangrao, China

The Giant Buddha of Guifeng

China's mysterious record-setting sleeping Buddha.

Canola Flower Fields

Qujing, China

Canola Flower Fields

This quiet area of Yunnan Province annually transforms into an unbelievable sea of yellow flowers.

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