Places revans Wants to Go

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

"Singing sands" and the world's largest hourglass reside near Japan's Kotogahama beach.

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

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

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

Sited in an Inner Mongolian desert are the remnants of an important trade stop along the Silk Road.

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

This theme park presents 5,000 years of Shanghai history and includes a "sunken" exhibition hall.

An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.

Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

Mirrored floors and arched shelves create the illusion of an infinite tunnel of books.

A small gallery and shop dedicated to an ancient style of hand-printed textile.