Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

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

Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.

Comprised of thousands of cave temple carvings this cornucopia of ancient Chinese stone art is unrivaled anywhere in the world.

The ancient settlement attracts tourists from all over looking to learn about the Chinese vision of the afterlife.

Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

For those with no fear of heights: a skywalk 4,700 feet up on a Chinese mountain.

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

270 million year-old forest of stone.

It took an artist 20 years to create this sprawling sculpture garden honoring the area's ancient inhabitants.

A spectacular annual festival centers around humans throwing molten iron against a wall at night.

The largest radio telescope in the world searches for extraterrestrial life from the remote limestone peaks of southern China.

In its continuing quest to recreate famous parts of the world in miniature, China now has its own ghost Paris.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.