The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.

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

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

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

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

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

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.