A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.

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

This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.

This Tibetan monastery has survived multiple attacks and is also a sky burial site.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

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

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

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

Cheerful little building that has greeted visitors to the beach town of Shek O for 70 years.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

A small subculture of boat dwellers keep their traditional way of living alive at this Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter.

This striking high elevated road snakes downhill between densely packed buildings.

Since 1942, this third-generation Cantonese barbecue join has been turning out gorgeously lacquered roasted meats.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.