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Shanghai, China

A.P. Xinyang Market

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.
Wuxi Shi, China

Hailan Horse Culture Museum

A palatial horse museum outside Shanghai is home to the most pampered horses in the world.
Langfang Shi, China

Tianzi Hotel

Where better to stay the night than inside a trio of ancient Chinese deities representing "the good life."
Shanghai, China

Shanghai Circus World

China's most famous acrobatics act.
Zhengzhou, China

Shaolin Flying Monks Theatre

A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.
Xuzhou, China

Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors Museum

These tiny statues form a terracotta army from China's Han dynasty.
Tianjin, China

Tianjin Binhai Library

China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.
Chongqing, China

Fengdu Ghost City

The ancient settlement attracts tourists from all over looking to learn about the Chinese vision of the afterlife.
Beijing, China

China Watermelon Museum

This Chinese museum proves that it's a watermelon world, we're all just living in it.
Zhangjiajie, China

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights.
Yangzhou Shi, China

Yangzhou Zhongshuge

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

Great Wall of China Slide

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?
Seoul, South Korea

Owl Art and Craft Museum

One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.
Kyoto, Japan

Okazaki Shrine

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.
Nagoya, Japan

Nana-chan Mannequin

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.
Tokyo, Japan

Asakura Gallery

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.
Tokyo, Japan

Ancient Egypt Museum of Shibuya

Discover the mummified remains of Ancient Egypt in the middle of metropolitan Tokyo.
Kobe, Japan

Hanshin Expressway Earthquake Museum

A museum run by retired highway engineers who helped rebuild after the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Tokyo, Japan

Shiotama

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.
Kamikatsu, Japan

Zero-Waste Hotel WHY

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.
Kyoto, Japan

Issen Yoshoku

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.
Yokohama, Japan

Yokohama Doll Museum

Home to thousands of dolls from around the world, including the "blue-eyed dolls" that came to Japan as American ambassadors.
Yamanouchi, Japan

Yudanaka Onsen Pudding Honpo

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.
Tokyo, Japan

Nigao-e Coin Laundry

A small laundromat covered wall-to-ceiling with portrait drawings.