Beijing, China
The Central Perk, Beijing
This working replica of the 'Friends' coffee shop is more accurate to the show than the set itself.
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Beijing, China
This working replica of the 'Friends' coffee shop is more accurate to the show than the set itself.
Kunming, China
The memorial gravesite of the young composer of China's national anthem.
Wuhan, China
Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.
Zhengzhou, China
The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.
Nanjing, China
One of the largest, grandest imperial mausoleums was built as the founder of the Ming Dynasty's final resting place.
Shanghai, China
The home where the first Premier of the People's Republic of China worked and lived.
Shanghai, China
A temple complex has existed on this site since the third century.
Shanghai, China
The birthplace of modern China.
Beijing, China
First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
Nanjing, China
Once an imperial lake garden, anyone can now visit this city park.
Shanghai, China
A memorial to those who died at the hands of the Kuomintang while fighting for communism in China.
Suzhou, China
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Jiaxing, China
A tidal bore with its own festival.
Jining, China
The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher, Confucius, and over 100,000 of his descendants.
Fushun, China
The massive steel ring looks like it could be China’s first Stargate.
Kunming, China
Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.
Xian Shi, China
Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.
Luohe, China
One of China's last communal villages wears its ideals on its sleeve.
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.
Guangzhou, China
A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
Chengdu, China
A collection of cafes and shops all crafted from recycled storage containers.
Suzhou, China
The Chinese have long been excellent at the art of copying, but this epic replica takes the biscuit.
Chengdu, China
Every dish at this restaurant claims to have a health benefit.
Shenzhen Shi, China
The knock-off oil painting capital of the world.