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Rajsamand, India

The Great Wall of India

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.
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Cherrapunjee, India

The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.
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Jaipur, India

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Abhaneri, India

Chand Baori

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.
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Hong Kong

Juen Juen Gung

An otherworldly "cave" created by an artist in a Hong Kong factory building.
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Hong Kong

Noah's Ark, Hong Kong

A biblically accurate ark located beneath a Hong Kong bridge is fun for the whole Christian family.
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Kowloon, Hong Kong

Un Chau Estate Flower Tunnel

In Hong Kong, a fairytale flower tunnel is hidden within the gardens of a public housing complex.
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Dili, Timor-Leste

Cristo Rei

This giant Christ statue was a failed attempt by Indonesia to dissuade East Timor from demanding independence.
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Timor-Leste

Rock Art at Nino Konis Santana National Park

Ancient images hide within the park's caves.
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Timor-Leste

Marobo Hot Springs

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.
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Lospalos, Timor-Leste

Uma Lulik

These sacred totem houses connect the Fatakulu people with the spirits of their ancestors.
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Timor-Leste

Escola do Reino de Haudere Ruins

A surprisingly large and sturdy ruin on the outskirts of a remote village.
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Yulin, China

Red Wave Valley Danxia Landform

A fascinating example of the Danxia landform is characterized by its striking red sandstone formations.
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Cizhong, China

Cizhong Village

This Tibetan and Naxi village's Honey Rose wine bears the mark of 19th-century French missionaries.
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Nanjing, China

Xuanwu Lake Park

Once an imperial lake garden, anyone can now visit this city park.
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Bayingol, China

Alluvial Fan of the Taklimakan Desert

Made by river sediment, it is the largest alluvial fan in the world.
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Kunming, China

Chair of Bod

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.
Huzhou Shi, China

Anji Bamboo Museum

Home to around 40 different species, this forest was also the setting for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
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Guangzhou, China

Whitewater Village Scenic Area

Man-made waterfall is the tallest in Mainland China.
Diqing Zangzuzizhizhou, China

Tiger Leaping Gorge

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.
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Longnan, China

Li Jiawan Grand Ginkgo King

The world's largest ginkgo tree contains a hollow so large a man once lived in it for two years.
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Kizilsu, China

Shipton's Arch (阿图什天门)

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.
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Tulufan Diqu, China

Jiaohe Ruins

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.
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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.
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