A tower built by an emperor for an antelope.

One of the last surviving ancient Buddhist sites in the region, it escaped the brunt of several Hun invasions thanks to its remote location.

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

Lunar landscape, a mud volcano and bizarre rock formations.

Unique pagan culture in three extremely remote mountain valleys.

Massive fortress bastions in the desert of Cholistan.

The place that allegedly inspired James Hilton's depiction of Shangri-La.

A place as enchanting as the journey to reach it is harrowing.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

The world's second largest salt mine, said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great's horse.

Reputedly haunted sandstone necropolis with exquisite stone carvings.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

A statue of traditional Kazakh dancers adds some beauty to this Soviet-era mining city.

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

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

Local lore says this 700-year-old tree has sacred and medicinal properties.

A collection of Lenin busts and other Soviet Era statues sit idly behind the Semipalatinsk Hotel.

An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.

This unique wooden mosque resembling a Chinese pagoda was said to be built without the use of nails.

Iconic pyramid from famed British architect Norman Foster designed to represent all of the world's religious faiths.

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