Suzhou, China
Ruiguang Tower
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
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Suzhou, China
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Bayingol, China
Made by river sediment, it is the largest alluvial fan in the world.
Jining, China
The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher, Confucius, and over 100,000 of his descendants.
Xian Shi, China
A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.
Beijing, China
First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
Qoqek, China
Eurasia's most difficult place to hang out, and farthest point from sea access.
Suzhou, China
An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.
Zhongshan, China
Unusual outdoor collection of sculptures.
Qionghai, China
Small Chinese fishing village impeccably maintained for visitors.
Guangzhou, China
A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
Yanan Shi, China
Forgotten for decades, the first medical school built in Communist China is full of surprises today.
Tangshan, China
Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.
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.
Shantou, China
China's biggest e-waste village.
Chengdu, China
A collection of cafes and shops all crafted from recycled storage containers.
Kashi Diqu, China
An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.
Haidong Shi, China
This temple located on a vertical drop of a rocky mountain houses relics from the Song Dynasty.
Suzhou, China
Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.
Suzhou, China
Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.
Huzhou Shi, China
Home to around 40 different species, this forest was also the setting for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
Zigong, China
China's monumental dinosaur museum featuring an open dig site.
Xian Shi, China
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
Jiangyin, China
The so-called "Richest Village In China" is either a model Communist town or a dystopian sham.