A stretch of the Iwai River that features beautiful rocky cliffs, rapids, and flying dango.

A Viking-themed bar in a canal town for those retreating from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.

Beijing's expansive subterranean hiding spot now crumbles away as a tourist destination.

The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.

You can still find your way around Suzhou with this 800-year-old stone map.

A massive ancient Chinese city with stone walls and evidence of human sacrifices.

A hidden Buddhist gem accessible only by boat.

A fascinating example of the Danxia landform is characterized by its striking red sandstone formations.

A memorial to those who died at the hands of the Kuomintang while fighting for communism in China.

The birthplace of modern China.

This once-booming oil city is now a relic of the region's industrial past.

A clay house decorated with ceramic chips in Tianjin.

Nova reconstruction of the bridge that baffled engineers for years.

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

Once an imperial lake garden, anyone can now visit this city park.

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

These picturesque structures speckle the hill above the monastery.

The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher, Confucius, and over 100,000 of his descendants.

Small Chinese fishing village impeccably maintained for visitors.

An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

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.