A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.

In Parr Park, thousands of painted rocks line this walking trail.

This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.

Two gushing waterfalls of hot spring water within a block of each other.

The largest spring in Northwest Arkansas is also home to a sprawling botanical gardens and a historically significant bluff.

This restaurant serves wood-fired fare served in a natural cave with a live spring.

These artworks take you traveling to mythical medieval Europe, the politicized grape fields of 1960s California, and deep below sea level.

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

Explore an early California pioneer's rancho hidden in LA's manufacturing hinterland.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

This freewheeling amusement ride is the last of its kind.

Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

This aquarium has almost as many world records as it does fish.

One of the world's largest ice festivals dazzles visitors for over a month with radiant sculptures and carvings.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.