An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

From dragonfruit to mangoes to durian this Thailand resort allows guests to stay inside all manner of giant fruit.

The Uyghur settlement in the middle of a lake continues to raise questions.

Jurassic theme park in the small town of Erlian.

The mummified remains of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, Russia's most important Buddhist.

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

Home of Vissarion, the "Jesus of Siberia."

The tallest stationary dunes on Earth also happen to sing.

A gallery of underwater art that can be visited by man and fish alike.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

This massive glowering Lenin head gazes out over eastern Siberia.

Unusual, mushroom-like rock formations caused by weathering and water erosion, set to disappear, according to geologists.

Eurasia's most difficult place to hang out, and farthest point from sea access.