Cooperstown, New York
The Cardiff Giant
A gigantic 10-foot tall stone man.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Zhengzhou, China
Shaolin Monastery
The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.
Shanghai, China
Lu Xun Memorial Park
The histories of modern Chinese literature and anti-Japanese resistance collide in this Shanghai park.
Nanjing, China
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
One of the largest, grandest imperial mausoleums was built as the founder of the Ming Dynasty's final resting place.
Shanghai, China
Longhua Temple
A temple complex has existed on this site since the third century.
Suzhou, China
Ruiguang Tower
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Shanghai, China
Longhua Martyrs Cemetery
A memorial to those who died at the hands of the Kuomintang while fighting for communism in China.
Suzhou, China
Chongyuan Temple's Guanyin Statue
An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.
Kashi Diqu, China
Kashgar Livestock Market
Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.
Shanghai, China
A.P. Xinyang Market
A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.
Guangzhou, China
Whitewater Village Scenic Area
Man-made waterfall is the tallest in Mainland China.
Huzhou Shi, China
Anji Bamboo Museum
Home to around 40 different species, this forest was also the setting for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
Shanghai, China
Confucian Temple of Shanghai
A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.
Zigong, China
Zigong Dinosaur Museum
China's monumental dinosaur museum featuring an open dig site.
Beijing, China
Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum / Xiannongtan (Temple of Agriculture)
An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
A wall within the institution displays the names of 13,000 Jews who took refuge in the city during World War II.
Wuhan, China
Sword of Goujian
This ancient sword lay in a waterlogged tomb for 2,500 years, but managed to remain relatively untarnished and impressively sharp.
Beijing, China
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
Shijiazhuang, China
Jade Burial Suits
Stone shrouds of Prince Liu Sheng and Princess Dou Wan of the Han Dynasty, created to preserve their flesh for eternity.
Shanghai, China
Guangfulin Relics Park
This theme park presents 5,000 years of Shanghai history and includes a "sunken" exhibition hall.
Shanghai, China
Peace Hotel Jazz Bar
This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.
Chongqing, China
Dazu Rock Carvings
Comprised of thousands of cave temple carvings this cornucopia of ancient Chinese stone art is unrivaled anywhere in the world.
Tianjin, China
Tianjin Eye
This massive neon wheel is the only one of its kind to be built over a bridge.
Enshi, China
Sidu River Bridge
This highest bridge in the world spans such a great chasm that it had to be established using rockets.
