Beijing, China
White Cloud Temple
First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
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Beijing, China
First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
Shanghai, China
A memorial to those who died at the hands of the Kuomintang while fighting for communism in China.
Gothenburg, Sweden
The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sweden's largest remaining gantry crane is a relic of Gothenburg's industrial past.
Guangzhou, China
A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.
Tangshan, China
Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.
Gothenburg, Sweden
A devilish mask still mocks a king’s rumored love nest across the street.
Gothenburg, Sweden
The charming storybook building now houses a small police museum.
Verona, Italy
A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.
Verona, Italy
One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.
Yanan Shi, China
Forgotten for decades, the first medical school built in Communist China is full of surprises today.
Zhengzhou, China
350-foot-high emperor faces in China's Yellow River valley.
Verona, Italy
Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.
Xian Shi, China
Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.
Verona, Italy
Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.
Changsha, China
The man who is mainly remembered for a chicken dish he had nothing to do with is buried under a large concrete dome.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Guangzhou, China
A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
Verona, Italy
These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.
Shanghai, China
The powerful party began with a secret meeting in this shikumen in 1921.
Verona, Italy
A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Luohe, China
One of China's last communal villages wears its ideals on its sleeve.
Kashi Diqu, China
Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.
Chengdu, China
Every dish at this restaurant claims to have a health benefit.