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

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

These tiny statues form a terracotta army from China's Han dynasty.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

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

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

The Renaissance-era courthouse is a relic from the fortified town's centuries of Venetian rule.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

On top of a resort town as old as the Bronze Age sits an incredible war memorial statue overlooking the beaches below.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

This sign marks the entrance to a tiny proto-state within the small country of Moldova.

The largest wine cellar in the world is a 150-mile network of underground caves near the capital of Moldova.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.