A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

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.

Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.

A complex and beautiful system of rice terraces covers a million acres over the mountains.

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

Climbing the "mountain of frustration" is no easy feat.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

These Stalin-era industrial 'death traps' hang lifeless above the city

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Where artisans use centuries-old techniques to build traditional Arabian ships.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.