Zhangjiajie, China
Bailong Elevator
The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
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Zhangjiajie, China
The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
Zhengzhou, China
A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.
Jiuquan, China
A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.
Xuzhou, China
These tiny statues form a terracotta army from China's Han dynasty.
Weinan, China
A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.
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.
Xilin Gol, China
Jurassic theme park in the small town of Erlian.
Xilin Gol, China
The largest dinosaurs in the world, kissing above the highway.
Yichang, China
A cliff-hanging restaurant.
Lijiang, China
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
Quzhou , China
Discovered after draining a local pond, these ancient man-made caves are still a complete mystery.
Beijing, China
This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Xingtai Shi, China
This terrifying glass bridge on the side of a mountain cracks as you step on it.
Huangshan, China
This short pedestrian span is also known as the "Fairy Walking Bridge" because it looks almost magical.
Beijing, China
A progressive LGBTQ hub offers dancing, HIV testing, art, and more.
Yuncheng, China
Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.
Shanghai, China
An collection of Chinese propaganda posters from 1949 to 1979.
Shanghai, China
Rivers of cattle blood gone, a strange Escheresque building remains, the last of its kind.
Yueyang, China
At nearly 1,000 feet long, this astonishing glass suspension bridge is one of the longest in the world.
Beijing, China
This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.
Changzhou Shi, China
This incredible Chinese theme park may be the largest bootleg in history.
Tianjin, China
China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.