Luoyang, China
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The field of tiny caves that mark this Chinese cliffside are each their own historic Buddhist temple.
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Luoyang, China
The field of tiny caves that mark this Chinese cliffside are each their own historic Buddhist temple.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Chamarel, Mauritius
This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
Ise, Japan
This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.
Bologna, Italy
Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.
Shingleton, Michigan
This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.
El Chaltén, Argentina
The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.
East St. Louis, Illinois
Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.
Invergordon, Scotland
This abandoned oil depot produces world's longest echo in a manmade structure.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.
Miri, Malaysia
One of the largest caverns in the world has a maw large enough to stack cathedrals in.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.
Lawton, Oklahoma
Final resting place of Geronimo, Quanah Parker, and the first atomic gun ever fired.
Taipei, Taiwan
Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.
Tillamook, Oregon
The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.
San Marcos, Texas
Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.
Wilmington, North Carolina
An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.
Hòa Thắng, Vietnam
A desert in southeast Asia, complete with a beautiful lake covered in lotus flowers.
Algarrobo, Chile
A record-breaking pool that uses computers to turn ocean water into cleaner, private swimming water.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A maze of crosses marks the jumbled divide between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Marudi, Malaysia
These jagged limestone blades cut out through the canopy of the jungles of Borneo.
Failford, Scotland
A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.
Volcano, California
Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.