A border town divided by the Hong Kong–China line, where entry still requires a special permit.

This restored landmark once guided airliners into Kai Tak, Hong Kong's infamously dangerous former airport.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This castle tower in Wales leans at a steeper angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

A square-domed symbol of resilience in the heart of the old Jewish Ghetto.

The world's oldest continuously operating record shop has been in Cardiff since 1894.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

A century-old tower with great harbor views in a quiet space, hidden among skyscrapers.

Order a crunchy sugar-topped treat from one of Hong Kong’s oldest pineapple bun bakers.

This decommissioned fireboat is now an exhibition on Hong Kong’s firefighting and sea rescue history.

Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!

This unassuming bridge is most likely one of Michelangelo's unfinished masterworks.

Tiny silver and copper fish set inside blue-green lights are like windows to the underwater world.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

Quirky bronze statue depicts the chaos of everyday life in Hong Kong.

The European Union’s tallest freestanding structure provides radio and television broadcasting to half of Latvia.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

One of the world's smallest functioning lighthouse boasts an unexpected connection.

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

These post boxes from a bygone era have been the source of controversy and debate.