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A complex and beautiful system of rice terraces covers a million acres over the mountains.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

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

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

This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.

A part of the world's largest marsh seems to be growing bright red Martian grass.

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

The easiest way to the highest point in Wyoming is only accessible via one hefty fee.

This limestone cave offers an incredible view of the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."