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

Forgotten for decades, the first medical school built in Communist China is full of surprises today.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.

One of China's last communal villages wears its ideals on its sleeve.

A museum and memorial built amid the rubble of a town obliterated by nature.

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

China's biggest e-waste village.

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

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

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

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Inside this museum is an ongoing excavation of an ancient shipwreck.

One of the world's largest malls has been almost completely empty since its opening.

This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

This theme park presents 5,000 years of Shanghai history and includes a "sunken" exhibition hall.

Genitals, claws, and faces are served at this questionable Beijing eatery.

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

The world's largest ginkgo tree contains a hollow so large a man once lived in it for two years.

This weekly market in the remote oasis city of Hotan still has the atmosphere of the old Silk Road.

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.