Iceland
Dimmuborgir
These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Iceland
These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.
Húsafell, Iceland
Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.
Iceland
A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.
Iceland
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
Suzhou, China
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Changsha, China
The man who is mainly remembered for a chicken dish he had nothing to do with is buried under a large concrete dome.
Xian Shi, China
Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.
Shanghai, China
The powerful party began with a secret meeting in this shikumen in 1921.
Kashi Diqu, China
An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.
Wulumuqi Shi, China
These excavated burials from the Tarim Basin are wrapped in mystery.
Beijing, China
An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.
Shanghai, China
This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.
Zhangye Shi, China
Monks turned this mountain into a temple by digging grottoes, tunnels, and a huge pagoda-like hall.
Shanghai, China
A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.
Lhasa, Tibet
This Tibetan monastery has survived multiple attacks and is also a sky burial site.
Xining Shi, China
Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.
Langfang Shi, China
Where better to stay the night than inside a trio of ancient Chinese deities representing "the good life."
Zhengzhou, China
A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.
Shanghai, China
A son-and-daughter meat market, hawked by mom and dad.
Shanghai, China
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Guilin, China
Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.
Xianyang, China
Enormous burial mounds of ancient emperors.
Zhangjiajie, China
The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
Quzhou , China
Discovered after draining a local pond, these ancient man-made caves are still a complete mystery.