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

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

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.

Natives of this mud-brick desert village use an ancient irrigation system to grow sweet, seedless grapes.

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

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

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.

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

Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

270 million year-old forest of stone.

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

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

The alpine falls where Sherlock Holmes apparently met his demise can actually be visited.

The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.

This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.