Amman, Jordan
Roman Theater of Amman
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
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Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Amman, Jordan
One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.
Amman, Jordan
Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Seoul, South Korea
The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Gyeongju, South Korea
This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.
Gyeongju, South Korea
Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.
Busan, South Korea
The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.
Seogwipo, South Korea
The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
Beijing, China
This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.
Beijing, China
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
Suzhou, China
Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.
Suzhou, China
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Shanghai, China
This tunnel looks like a sliver of Shanghai that's stuck in the past.
Shanghai, China
A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.
Shanghai, China
A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.
Shanghai, China
This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.
Shanghai, China
This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.
Shanghai, China
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Guangzhou, China
Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.
Guangzhou, China
A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
Hong Kong
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.