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The abandoned La Siberia cement factory and company town.

La Calera, Colombia

La Siberia

An abandoned company town and cement factory outside of Bogotá, now haunted by ghosts and scofflaws.

Looking out from the ruins of a cocaine kingpin’s vacation home.
Permanently Closed

Barú, Colombia

Pablo Escobar's Abandoned Secret Island Mansion

Hidden amid the tropical forest in the Caribbean Sea are the decaying ruins of the Cocaine King's luxurious island party home.

Goats lined up for sale.

Kashi Diqu, China

Kashgar Livestock Market

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

Guan Yu Statue.

Jingzhou, China

Guan Yu Statue

China has many statues of the general and war god, but none are as epic as this.

Guangzhou Circle.

Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Circle

The world's tallest circular building is loaded with symbolism, but many just see a big donut.

The wreck of the Nanhai One.

Yangjiang, China

Maritime Silk Road Museum

Inside this museum is an ongoing excavation of an ancient shipwreck.

Inside the Dafen Louvre building

Shenzhen Shi, China

Dafen Oil Painting Village

The knock-off oil painting capital of the world.

Top of the La Gaitana Monument

Neiva, Colombia

La Gaitana Monument

This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.

Puente de Boyacá in 2006.

Ventaquemada, Colombia

Puente de Boyacá

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.

Teleférico la Garrucha (Garrucha Cable Car)

Jardín, Colombia

Teleférico la Garrucha (Garrucha Cable Car)

Would you dare to dangle from a great height in a wooden basket?

Front/side view.

Pereira, Colombia

Bolívar Desnudo (Nude Bolívar)

This unusual monument shows a naked Simón Bolívar stripped of clothing, medals, and swords.

Vargas Swamp Lancers Memorial

Sogamoso, Colombia

Vargas Swamp Lancers Memorial

Largest monument in Colombia depicts 14 lancers who drove back an army.

Matryoshka Themed Hotel

Hulun Buir, China

Matryoshka Square (Russian Taowa Square)

Hundreds of large Russian nesting dolls decorate this square, and the largest is a functioning hotel.

Xiannongtan

Beijing, China

Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum / Xiannongtan (Temple of Agriculture)

An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.

Many varieties of dried flowers.

Bozhou, China

Bozhou Medicinal Herb Market

The largest traditional Chinese medicine market in the world sells ingredients that may make you squirm.

Shipton's Arch

Kizilsu, China

Shipton's Arch (阿图什天门)

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

Parque Santander just before dusk.

Leticia, Colombia

Parque Santander

This small city park is best known for the nightly convergence of thousands of shrieking parakeets.

Monumento a la Raza

Medellín, Colombia

La Alpujarra Administrative Center

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

Puente de Occidente (Bridge of the West).

Olaya, Colombia

Puente de Occidente (Bridge of the West)

What was once the longest suspension bridge in Latin America was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

 Parque de los Pies Descalzos.

Medellín, Colombia

Parque de los Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Park)

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

Museo Botero

Bogotá, Colombia

Museo Botero

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

The town looks like a piece of Spain randomly transported to Colombia.

Guatavita, Colombia

Guatavita la Nueva

The entire town looks like a slice of Spain that was carted across the ocean and plunked in the Andes.

Outside the Museo Casa de la Memoria.

Medellín, Colombia

Museo Casa de la Memoria (House of Memory Museum)

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

Jade Burial Suit of Princess Dou Wan.

Shijiazhuang, China

Jade Burial Suits

Stone shrouds of Prince Liu Sheng and Princess Dou Wan of the Han Dynasty, created to preserve their flesh for eternity.

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