The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress preserves the dying art of Chinese character mold making.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Venture into the hideout of one of Hong Kong's legendary pirates.

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.