Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.

Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

A boulder carved into the shape of the cosmonaut's head.

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

Built entirely of interlocking pieces, construction of this Chinese Muslim house of worship required zero nails.

This mysterious complex of abandoned yurts and fading murals was meant to be a center of science and spirituality in Kyrgyzstan.

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

Dedicated to a Bolshevik revolutionary, this museum is a true time capsule of the Soviet era.

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

Witness traditional silk production in the Uzbek city that's been a hub of sericulture for over a thousand years.

An outstanding piece of retro Sci-Fi architecture built into a sacred mountain.

A mysterious concrete hand reaches out from between the stones of Uniwersytecki bridge.

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

The medieval fortress of Prince Lazar of Serbia is now an archaeological park.

A large open-air Socialist Realist mosaic, considered the largest in Serbia.

A series of metal trumpets in the heart of Ruma represents the seven Vojvodina People's Liberation Brigades.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

A small sculpture that pays homage to the famous bronze ear of Ca de l'Oreggia—or does it?