The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

A natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

270 million year-old forest of stone.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Unable to build support structures on glaciers, the engineers for this tramway were forced to design a unique system.

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Solitary monument dedicated to the beauty of nature.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.