Suzhou, China
Luohanyuan Shuangta (Twin Pagodas)
Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.
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Jingzhou, China
Guan Yu Statue
China has many statues of the general and war god, but none are as epic as this.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
A wall within the institution displays the names of 13,000 Jews who took refuge in the city during World War II.
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Circle
The world's tallest circular building is loaded with symbolism, but many just see a big donut.
Kashi Diqu, China
Kashgar Livestock Market
Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.
Meishan, China
Golden Summit Temple
A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian.
Tongren, China
Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing)
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Alxa, China
Mystery Lakes of the Badain Jaran Desert
No one is exactly sure why over a hundred lakes have formed amongst the tallest sand dunes on Earth.
Shangrao, China
The Giant Buddha of Guifeng
China's mysterious record-setting sleeping Buddha.
Guiyang, China
Yelang Valley
It took an artist 20 years to create this sprawling sculpture garden honoring the area's ancient inhabitants.
Pingtang County, China
The Eye of Heaven
The largest radio telescope in the world searches for extraterrestrial life from the remote limestone peaks of southern China.
Pingdingshan Shi, China
Spring Temple Buddha
The largest statue in the world towers at 420 feet high atop another 66 feet of pedestal.
Rikaze Diqu, Tibet
Rongbuk Monastery and Guesthouse
The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.
Lhasa, Tibet
St. Regis Lhasa Resort Swimming Pool
Described as "the world's most blinging pool."
Lijiang, China
Blue Moon Valley
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
Shaoguan, China
Mount Danxia
Unique geological formations in China, featuring some suggestive shapes.
Changsha, China
Giant Head of Mao Zedong
The world's largest statue of Mao Zedong looks out over the city where he discovered Communism.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai French Concession
An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.
Beijing, China
Dongyue Temple
This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.
Shanghai, China
Oriental Pearl Tower
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Jiuquan, China
Crescent Lake
A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.
Xingtai Shi, China
East Taihang Glasswalk
This terrifying glass bridge on the side of a mountain cracks as you step on it.
Beijing, China
Beijing Capital Museum
Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.
Yueyang, China
Haohan Qiao — "Brave Men's Bridge"
At nearly 1,000 feet long, this astonishing glass suspension bridge is one of the longest in the world.
