Hong Kong
Man Mo Temple Complex
A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.
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Ngong Ping, Hong Kong
Tian Tan Buddha
Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.
Hong Kong
Central-Mid-Levels Escalators
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
Hong Kong
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.
Valletta, Malta
Pjazza Teatru Rjal
Valletta’s outdoor theatre stands within the ruins of a 19th-century opera house.
Rabat, Malta
Maltese Catacomb Complexes
Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.
Mellieħa, Malta
Popeye Village
An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.
Paola, Malta
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
West Sacramento, California
I Street Bridge
I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.
Sacramento, California
Eagle Theatre
A replica of the first public theater built in California.
Sacramento, California
Tower Bridge
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
Sacramento, California
Johnny Cash Mural
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Sacramento, California
Sacramento's Original Street Level
The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.
Sacramento, California
Samson Luggage Sculpture
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
Bethesda, Maryland
Mushroom House of Bethesda
Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.
Kensington, Maryland
Washington, D.C. Temple
The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.
Bethesda, Maryland
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.
Woodstock, Georgia
Olde Rope Mill Ruins
A 19th-century mill complex once powered by three waterways still leaves visible traces in the woods.
Atlanta, Georgia
Goat Farm Arts Center
This 19th century cotton-gin factory has been repurposed into an artist space and cultural center, complete with goats.
Otaru, Japan
Former Temiya Line Railroad
This abandoned railroad got a new life as a scenic promenade cutting through the city of Otaru.
Shiraoi, Japan
Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
Learn about the indigenous people of Japan's northernmost islands.
Yokohama, Japan
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.
Komaki, Japan
Mama Kannon Temple
The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.
Nagoya, Japan
Meganenohi (Monument to Eyeglasses)
A replica of an ancient alien-like idol humorously represents spectacles in a corner of this shrine complex.
