The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.

These underground shelters dug by the Japanese during World War II later helped East Timor achieve its independence.

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

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

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.

The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.

A lake that borders Kazakhstan and Russia allegedly harbors the giant "Terror Trout" or "Chinese Nessie."

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

This once-booming oil city is now a relic of the region's industrial past.

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

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

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

A collection of cafes and shops all crafted from recycled storage containers.

The Chinese have long been excellent at the art of copying, but this epic replica takes the biscuit.

A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.

The highest bridge in the world rises a dizzying 1,854 feet above the river.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

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

This temple located on a vertical drop of a rocky mountain houses relics from the Song Dynasty.