Xining Shi, China
The Great Thangka
Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.
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Xining Shi, China
Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.
Qingdao, China
Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.
Lijiang, China
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Guilin, China
Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.
Beijing, China
Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.
Yichang, China
A cliff-hanging restaurant.
Huangshan, China
This short pedestrian span is also known as the "Fairy Walking Bridge" because it looks almost magical.
Xingtai Shi, China
This terrifying glass bridge on the side of a mountain cracks as you step on it.
Yueyang, China
At nearly 1,000 feet long, this astonishing glass suspension bridge is one of the longest in the world.
Guilin, China
Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.
Alxa, China
The tallest stationary dunes on Earth also happen to sing.
Honghe, China
A complex and beautiful system of rice terraces covers a million acres over the mountains.
Zhangjiajie, China
The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights.
Yangzhou Shi, China
Mirrored floors and arched shelves create the illusion of an infinite tunnel of books.
Kunming, China
270 million year-old forest of stone.
Qujing, China
A canvas of crops grow from vibrant red soil in this terraced farmland.
Aba, China
Intensely colorful calcite pools in Southern China.
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
Zhangye Shi, China
These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.
Shengshan Island, China
This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.
Panjin Shi, China
A part of the world's largest marsh seems to be growing bright red Martian grass.
Datong, China
A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.
Laos
A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.