Hong Kong
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26 Chinese banyan trees cling dramatically to a stone wall, overhanging the street below.
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Hong Kong
26 Chinese banyan trees cling dramatically to a stone wall, overhanging the street below.
Hong Kong
This striking high elevated road snakes downhill between densely packed buildings.
Hong Kong
Resting place of the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster who taught Bruce Lee.
Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
The arcade within this massive residential building is Hong Kong Island's best spot for local street food
Fanling, Hong Kong
This other-worldly, lotus-shaped temple was a place of worship for Gurkha soldiers in the colonial British army
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's own (larger) Giant's Causeway
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s lone surviving ancient pagoda dates back to the 14th century.
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Traditional crafts and customs are showcased in this historic walled village turned museum
Hong Kong
Despite being built 50 years ago, this housing estate's unconventional design gives it a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic.
Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
This century old compound is now a thematic exhibition space focused on Chinese arts and culture
Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
A short walk up a small hill provides spectacular sunset and nighttime views of Kowloon
Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Now dwarfed by high rises on adjacent reclaimed land, this fort once defended the coastline against pirates
Yuen Long, Hong Kong
This vital ecological site provides tranquility and greenery, while being right on the edge of the city
Hong Kong
Hidden on top of a ferry terminal is a nifty statue of three dolphins, and one of Hong Kong's best sunset viewpoints.
Hong Kong
The tunnels in the ruins of this failed British World War II defensive line bear the names of famous London streets.
Qobustan, Azerbaijan
Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.
Qobustan, Azerbaijan
Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.
Akna, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani ghost town, decaying after a war left it an armed forces buffer zone.
Astara, Azerbaijan
Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.
Qirmizi Qasaba, Azerbaijan
What might be the largest completely Jewish town in the world outside of Israel now faces dwindling numbers and empty streets.
Ganja, Azerbaijan
A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.