A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.

A hidden Buddhist gem accessible only by boat.

One of the largest, grandest imperial mausoleums was built as the founder of the Ming Dynasty's final resting place.

A temple complex has existed on this site since the third century.

The home where the first Premier of the People's Republic of China worked and lived.

The birthplace of modern China.

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

An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.

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

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

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

This temple located on a vertical drop of a rocky mountain houses relics from the Song Dynasty.

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

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

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

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

Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.

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

Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.

This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

Explore this massive series of 45 caves and over 51,000 sculptures carved from cliffsides in China.